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Is it legal to expose the lack of cleanliness of a Bakery on the internet?
I used to work for a horrible bakery which was extremely filthy and disgusting. I was able to get photos of what the kitchen and the employee bathroom look like – pastries all over the place, even the ceiling!
Is it legal of me to post the pictures on the internet, on a restaurant review website?
Turn them over to the health department
November 30th, 2009
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I need to know more about setting a new chinese Restaurant. I need to look at the tablelayouts and arrangement
We are in process of opening up a new chinese restaurant. I need to look at few pictures of table layouts in famous chinese restaurants if possible.
Even if it is possible to look at some attractive uniforms for the waiters and waitresses.
As we need to do some thing unique I am looking forward to know some interesting things and unique things happening in chinese restaurants around the world.
It would be ideal to look at some pictures and write ups about unique chinese restaurants.
My best bet is to research their culture old and modren and put the two together with American culture
November 30th, 2009
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what is the best route to take to starting your own bakery?
I would really like to open my own bakery, but I have no idea where to get started. Who can tell me a place I can look to find all the details in starting your own buisness- such as funding, a buisness plan, ect. thank you!
Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor about starting your own bakery.
SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .
SCORE’s 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.
November 27th, 2009
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What kind of bakery positions are there?
I am interested in opening my own bakery, but I wanted to know what kind of positions there are besides just a baker. (If anyone knows how much they typically make at a bakery that would be helpful too!)
You need to research your area.
A good project that I had while in college –
Research a business of interest.
Find out how many within a 10 – 25 mile area there are.
Find out the hours that they put into the business – many bakers start at 4:00 a.m. so they get up at 3:00 a.m. – and my friends started a bagel business in Ocean City, NJ – and hated it within 2 years because of the hours!!!! YES HATED IT.
See if you can find out from franchises how much you may expect to make – for example Dunkin Donuts or starbucks – and see how much the franchise fees are and when you may expect to turn a profit.
Many businesses don’t turn a profit for a few years.
Then if you are still interested, compare that business to others of that type – that may make more money.
Still interested? Get a part-time job in that industry to start from the ground up.
For my college project:
I started looking into RED LOBSTER restaurants – but found out they were all company owned so you cannot buy a franchise, then I looked at McDonald’s and Burger King.
The RESULT? i COMPARED the business to
a mobile home park and guess what?
The mobile home park made more money for the amount of land, and you had to put in fewer hours. You don’t have to keep fixing up buildings because the "tenants" own their buildings. You only have to maintain the land (cut grass and such), collect rents, and provide the utility hookups – which sometimes get damaged. You must maintain a good lawyer – and get leases signed. The lawyer usually suggests a collection company when they don’t pay.
In the midwest where I went to college, they usually paid very timely because it was a nice mobile home park, managed well, and it was an inexpensive way to live and retire.
Retired folks kept the places nice and paid ontime.
BTW, I got an A for the project and it was a lifetime experience, because it gave me a way to research any business or investment. It was fun!
GOD bless us always in all ways.
MBA-Boston Univ.
CPA-retired
November 26th, 2009
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What are some good ideas for a restaurant theme?
In art, we have to come up with a restaurant with a special theme.
What are some restaurant themes I could use and how would I decorate the inside and outside of the restaurant? Also, what could be the name of the restaurant?
Reminder: I can’t do a rainforest or jungle theme.
Thanks!
You could do a french in a classy way, violins playing in the background, candles…. You know.
November 26th, 2009
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Do you know of a bakery who makes good affordable wedding cakes in Houston, TX?
My wedding is in March 2009 and I need to find a bakery for our wedding cake. I’m not looking for uber expensive, and over the top designs. A nice, traditional butter cream cake. Any suggestions?
I have a website that gives you a list of bakery cakes in Houston. If you go to http://www.bakeryquest.com you’ll be able to see like a huge list. From there you should probably try calling them and seeing if they can do it and how much they will charge for it. I mean it is better than actually having to go up to the place and stuff.
November 23rd, 2009
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What is a good French-American restaurant in Ny NY near SOHo?
I’m looking to take someone to a really tasty french-american cuisine restaurant, downtown NY, SOHo, west village, etc would be nice. Thanks!
Bistro Les Amis,
180 spring
Capsouto Freres
451 washington st
Cercle Rouge
241 w bway
November 23rd, 2009
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I am opening a danish bakery in UK. Any suggestions for a good name for the bakery?
I am opening a danish bakery in UK. Any suggestions for a good name for the bakery?
TC’s Danish Bakery.
November 21st, 2009
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What is the address to the Eboa American Restaurant in Humble, Texas 77346?
Anywhere in Humble, Texas
Try searching on www.mapquest.com
November 21st, 2009
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Why is there a Chinese restaurant in every Hood In America?
Did the word get out in China to go straight to the hood and open a restaurant. They don’t usually live in the hood and most of the time they hate their customers and treat them like crap (even the polite ones), yet you can find one in every hood in America. What’s the deal? Whats the connection between Chinese restaurants and "the Hood"?
First off allow me to share with you that I am 3rd generation Chinese. Secondly, on behalf of the Chinese population I’d like to apologize for the small mindedness of the Chinese individuals who were rude to you. Not all Chinese are that way, just as it is in all different races in the worl.d
The Chinese went wherever they could survive. They probably couldn’t afford an expensive place to set up their restaurant or take out business. Since alot of people who run these restaurants sometimes only speak limited English, they do what they can to make a living, such as cook Chinese food. They set up restaurants wherever they think there will be alot of customers.
I understand where you’re coming from, but if you could, (be the bigger person), & just for a moment try to see their lives thru their eyes. I know I’m asking alot, since you mentioned that they didn’t treat you very well. I can honestly share with you that older Chinese from mainland China hardly ever are overly polite. Many are even abrupt towards me because I don’t speak Chinese fluently.
You see, I’m 3rd generation Chinese & many times they are rude towards me, too. Try not to look down upon them, as they are probably are just doing the best they can to survive. They normally work 12+ hrs. per day, and 7 days a week, just to make ends meet. You noticed that the food is very reasonable, so you know that they aren’t making $$$ like the fancy upscale stuck up rich folk’s area, right?
You see I grew up in Berkeley, California where my friends were whoever were nice people. They were Black, White, Indian, & even a few Asians. I used to work at this old McDonald’s on Gilman Street in Berkeley & worked the grill, fries, register, whatever & was making $1.10 per hour with McDonald’s taking our $.10 per hour for my meals & drinks for lunch or dinner. This was in 1972. Yeah, I’m an old lady,….yeah…yeah….. : )
Back to your question……
They might appear rude by American standards, but some are First generation (the ones who just came off the boat from China) and are used to having to push & shove their way in China to even survive. So, please try not to take their rudeness personally as they act that way to everyone. It’s all they know. If, or when you become a regular & show them your politeness & respect, you will eventually lwear them with your politeness. They will have no choice but to respond positively towards you in a friendly manner. Hey, they can’t possibly keep that gruff exterior going on, if you keep being the bigger man & keep treating them politely, right?
Their gruff exterior is a way of protecting themselves from people being mean towards them like in the old days. Alot of Chinese who work in the food industry are sometimes people who just came over from China, so they are not comfortable yet. If they act rude towards people, it might be, because they are extremely tired from working or possibly haven’t reached the point of letting down their guard to show their softer side yet. Most of them work 12 hr. days – 7 days a week so they probably are extremely tired & grouchy. (Wages are extremely low as you see how reasonable their prices are, right?)
It’s just like every minority that came to America. People who are in an unfamiliar land tend to keep to themselves & their own nationality, as it is comfortable & they don’t have to risk being rejected.
I’m sure when you show them your good manners through the "please" as you place your order & the "thank you" as you receive the order, you will eventually win them over with your kindness & ability to "take the high road", & good manners.
Hopefully, as you consistently treat them with good manners & respect, they will eventually feel ashamed of not responding positively back towards you & eventually showing you respect back and one day, they will surprise you by showing that you’ve won them over.
The workers who have just arrived in the USA & the elderly ones are the most difficult to change or have an impact on. Well, in the Chinese culture, it is customary to "Respect your Elders." My grandparents & sometimes my parents suffered inequities due to people being prejudice. At times even now, I will be subjected to people’s prejudice.
Try doing the following at that take out place, ok? When you place you order, add a "please" at the end of your sentence when you order and also add a "Thank you" with a slight nod when you receive your order. Also, if you stand up straight & ensure your clothing is neat such as shirt-tails tucked in, it forms a better impression of respect. If you have that style of your jean pants hanging down so your briefs are slightly showing (like my youngest daughter does—which by the way I absolutely hate), then you might want to hike them up so that your briefs are visible, at least until after you leave their restaurant/take out place. Try it for a month and see what happens, ok? Wha
November 21st, 2009
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