You already know that some operators, most notably food trucks, have learned to leverage Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Use these services wisely and there’s a double payoff: the extra business gained plus the wealth of information you compile about whom your customers are and what they really want. Ready to join in? Fast casual Mexican restaurant chain California Tortilla has some tips to help you get started.

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Don't overlook this signal that the economy might be back on track: 30 percent of hospitality employers are worried about losing key employees to better jobs, while 46 percent of hospitality employees say they are ready to start looking for a new job. How ready are you to deal with staff turnover at your restaurant?

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Here’s one to try the next time you’re playing foodie trivia with your friends: “Name the only Beard Award-winning chef to offer permanent chug-a-lug games in his namesake restaurant’s bar?” The answer: Todd English, at his just-opened Todd English P.U.B. in Las Vegas. Best of all—or perhaps worst of all—patrons who can drink fast enough get their beer for free.

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