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								THE COST OF CARELESSNESS				
Although I try not to give a food service employee a reason to sabotage my food purposely, how do I know that they are practicing food safety at all?  I’m sure you’ve heard the adage,

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Although I try not to give a food service employee a reason to sabotage my food purposely, how do I know that they are practicing food safety at all?  I’m sure you’ve heard the adage,
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								4 THINGS SUCCESSFUL C-STORES DO				
If you are an owner or a manager, you know full well that one must stay alert and aware of trends, culture and changes in the ever-flexing business of retail convenience.  Here are four things successful

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If you are an owner or a manager, you know full well that one must stay alert and aware of trends, culture and changes in the ever-flexing business of retail convenience.  Here are four things successful
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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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								WHAT WILL BETTER STORE DESIGN MEAN FOR YOU?				
Store sales are driven by a positive customer experience.  A big part of creating that customer experience is having a clean, modern and efficient store design that provides effective merchandising and creates that all important positive

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Store sales are driven by a positive customer experience.  A big part of creating that customer experience is having a clean, modern and efficient store design that provides effective merchandising and creates that all important positive
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								SOLVING SPACE CHALLENGES WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN				
During my tenure as a Food Service Consultant, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Sarasota County School Board in the design of many of their K-12 schools. The first High School Kitchen/Cafeteria project

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During my tenure as a Food Service Consultant, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Sarasota County School Board in the design of many of their K-12 schools. The first High School Kitchen/Cafeteria project
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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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