The economics of starting and running a restaurant are daunting, with dozens of different costs and factors going into making it successful. Not everyone makes it: Although failure rates are hard to ...

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Drive-thru lines alone show that owning a fast food franchise can be super profitable. That being said, purchasing your own Wendy's, Taco Bell, Sonic, or KFC requires a serious financial commitment.

MADISON, Wis. -- Joe Perkins knows that owning a restaurant isn't always easy, especially during a pandemic. "COVID hurt a lot of people and it's still hurting a lot of people," he said. "How do you ...

Ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant? The road to becoming a successful restaurateur can be a daunting one, but among the first steps is finding the right location. Over the past few years, ...