They’ll be exploring new levels of celebrity involvement this week when Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier opens in Chicago. Caray, the late Chicago Cubs announcer, is the restaurant’s namesake, but it’s the collective fame of 12 celebrity investors that’s expected to lure patrons to this 300-seat restaurant. Can this sort of second-hand star power really create sufficient buzz and, if so, could it do the same for you?

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No matter what employees think, restaurant customers don’t really notice what staff uniforms look like. But they do notice—a lot—how clean those uniforms are. Not a problem if you’ve got the budget to have your staff’s uniforms professionally cleaned or laundered. But if you rely on employees to maintain their own uniforms, keeping your staff presentable is a dilemma that can drive you nuts.

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Alcoholic beverages are a key profit center for many full-service restaurants, but where can you go to learn how to manage this part of the business? A handful of schools have on-campus degree-granting beverage programs. But now Sullivan University in Louisville, KY, is offering an associate’s degree in beverage management that can be earned online. If you want to advance your career, here’s your chance.

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