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								5 WAYS TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT				
  So you want to open a restaurant? Great! Here are five key suggestions that will help make it a success!   #1. HIRE A CONSULTANT Every successful venture, from mountain climbing to financial planning to a surprise birthday party

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  So you want to open a restaurant? Great! Here are five key suggestions that will help make it a success!   #1. HIRE A CONSULTANT Every successful venture, from mountain climbing to financial planning to a surprise birthday party
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								3 WAYS TO STAY AHEAD OF THE ECONOMIC WAVE				
As crude oil prices continue to fall and demand for fuel continues to plummet throughout the winter months, drivers are enjoying fuel prices at their lowest point since February 2009. As a result, consumers have

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As crude oil prices continue to fall and demand for fuel continues to plummet throughout the winter months, drivers are enjoying fuel prices at their lowest point since February 2009. As a result, consumers have
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								FOCUS ON THE HIGH PROFIT CENTERS				
How does one decide if a store remodel is necessary and, if so, what areas can be targeted to maximize profits and get the best ROI? A c-store remodel is not an inexpensive venture. A complete remodel for

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How does one decide if a store remodel is necessary and, if so, what areas can be targeted to maximize profits and get the best ROI? A c-store remodel is not an inexpensive venture. A complete remodel for
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								HOW TO CALCULATE A BUSINESS’ EQUITY				
Business equity is one of the simplest yet most helpful accounting concepts. Some might incorrectly assume that business’ equity tells you how much your business will sell for. It’s actually a concept that allows you to see

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Business equity is one of the simplest yet most helpful accounting concepts. Some might incorrectly assume that business’ equity tells you how much your business will sell for. It’s actually a concept that allows you to see
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								PES DESIGN GROUP COMPLETES GAS N WASH C-STORE PROJECT IN KANKAKEE, IL				
Reprinted from PRLog – Jan. 28, 2015 – The Gas N Wash C-store and Gas Station at the southeast corner of West Court Street and South Washington Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois will open the first week

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Reprinted from PRLog – Jan. 28, 2015 – The Gas N Wash C-store and Gas Station at the southeast corner of West Court Street and South Washington Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois will open the first week
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								PES DESIGN GROUP DESIGNS AWARD WINNING C-STORE				
BEST BEER CAVE 2014 SINGLE STORE OWNER MAGAZINE’S STORE DESIGN CONTEST 2014 Winner: Gas N Wash, Mokena, Ill. Architect: Chris Kalishefski, CDG Design Consultant: Jim Richards, PES Design Group Equipment Supplier: PES Design Group General

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BEST BEER CAVE 2014 SINGLE STORE OWNER MAGAZINE’S STORE DESIGN CONTEST 2014 Winner: Gas N Wash, Mokena, Ill. Architect: Chris Kalishefski, CDG Design Consultant: Jim Richards, PES Design Group Equipment Supplier: PES Design Group General
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								7 TIPS FOR CREATING A SUCCESSFUL COFFEE PROGRAM				
Coffee is a sensory item and involves a number of senses creating a memorable customer experience. Coffee may be the first and last impression you make on a customer. Doing it right means starting with

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Coffee is a sensory item and involves a number of senses creating a memorable customer experience. Coffee may be the first and last impression you make on a customer. Doing it right means starting with
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								TO REMODEL OR NOT TO REMODEL: THAT IS THE QUESTION				
It’s difficult to know whether or not the capital cost of a store remodel will be worth it over the life of the remodel. So here are few initial questions to ask yourself as you

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It’s difficult to know whether or not the capital cost of a store remodel will be worth it over the life of the remodel. So here are few initial questions to ask yourself as you
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								CREATING A PROFITABLE IN-STORE COFFEE PROGRAM				
About 95% of all convenience stores sell coffee which generates more than 77% of hot dispensed beverages sales.  However, with quick-service restaurants (QSRs) such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Dunkin’ Donuts, as well as drug store

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About 95% of all convenience stores sell coffee which generates more than 77% of hot dispensed beverages sales.  However, with quick-service restaurants (QSRs) such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Dunkin’ Donuts, as well as drug store
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								WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A C-STORE DESIGN CONSULTANT?				
First of all, let’s define what a C-Store Design Consultant is:  Generally speaking, a C-store design consultant is a professional adviser who, for a defined scope of work and related fee, works as an advocate

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First of all, let’s define what a C-Store Design Consultant is:  Generally speaking, a C-store design consultant is a professional adviser who, for a defined scope of work and related fee, works as an advocate
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