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Category Archives: Investing

Can crowdfunding help your business?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by David Farkas

For those of you unfamiliar with crowdfunding, here’s a brief rundown. It’s a way for businesses — new restaurants, for example – to raise capital via donations on the Internet. Donations? Yes. Business owners ask funders to donate (typically) a small amount of capital. They ask … Continue reading →


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Did an Entrepreneur Really Build It?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by David Farkas

Some members of the business community (and many conservatives) got all touchy last week after President Obama suggested  that business owners were not entirely responsible for their own prosperity. They had help along the way, the president said. Banker/blogger Chris … Continue reading →


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Private Equity: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted on January 31, 2012 by David Farkas

RTS frequently works for restaurant companies that are owned (or partially owned) by private equity firms. We’re typically asked to improve operations and marketing – and, hopefully, sales. We enjoy these relationships and look forward to more. That said, PE firms have … Continue reading →


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Hanoi – A city renewed

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Fred LeFranc

There is an energy in Hanoi similar to Mumbai. It is a youthful and hopeful society that sees better days ahead. We toured the city today starting with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Memorial. He is Vietnam’s George … Continue reading →


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The “Low Road” Taken

Posted on August 25, 2011 by David Farkas

We’re watching with interest what appears to be a dust-up between Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Chairman Michael Woodhouse and activist-investor Sardar Biglari, chairman of Biglari Holdings, which has a 9.3 percent stake in the family dining chain. In an … Continue reading →


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How not to run a restaurant

Posted on August 19, 2011 by David Farkas

Hello again! We’re back after nearly a summer-long hiatus during which time we biked, hiked, sailed, and otherwise enjoyed this season’s extremely hot weather (see below). Re-energized, we ‘re ready (again) to share our sharp take on the restaurant industry … Continue reading →


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Why Bother Investing in America’s Next Great Restaurant?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by rts

Grill’Billies is finished. Gone. Adios, amigos. On last night’s episode of “American’s Next Great Restaurant” the couple behind the concept  – Krystal and Gregory — were chopped after their chef dumped several trays of food and threw a fit after … Continue reading →


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