Will having cycling legend Lance Armstrong on board as an organizer of the Quiznos Pro Challenge, a new seven-day Tour de France-style race that will take place in Colorado next August, boost the cost of this Denver-based sandwich chain’s franchises? Let’s hope so. Recently, aspiring restaurateurs have been able to get into a Quiznos store for a mere $5,000. It you’re looking for a low-budget way to own a restaurant, this could be it.

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Las Vegas, land of all-you-can-eat extravaganzas, pricey steakhouses and star chef-driven temples to fine dining, is hardly a vegan-friendly destination. But Steve Wynn wants to change that.

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Now that we’re in early September and peak harvest season is upon us, farm-to-table cooking is hotter than ever. But what about drinks? Could the same buy-local philosophy also help operators sell more beverages? A few savvy operators are proving that a farm-to-bar approach can work, and you don't necessarily need a mixologist to pull it off.

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