Starting a food business is an exciting venture, but one of the biggest decisions entrepreneurs face is choosing between a food truck and restaurants. Both models offer unique opportunities to serve customers, build a brand and generate revenue, but they differ significantly in startup costs, operational requirements, staffing needs and long-term... Read More

Kelly Jaworski of Pickle Barrel Café, GA, speaks to Parts Town! “I’d have to say our number one seller right now is our Wings and our... Read More

What is the most popular item on your menu? Texas is all about Brisket, so Brisket is #1 followed by Sweet Broccoli Salad with white raisins & sunflower seeds. What is it about your restaurant that keeps customers coming back? “Keeping Georgetown Normal” sounds simple but it is not, normal... Read More

This week, we talk to Lea Sanders, co-owner of Olympia Pizza in Stockbridge, GA. There’s an awful lot of history behind Olympia, isn’t there? Yeah, there is. The restaurant itself has been here for over 30 years. The original owner had it until about 10 years ago, and he sold it. The... Read More

This week, we go south for Northern Italian: I spoke with Douglas Zitz, owner and chef at Pasta Max Cafe in McDonough, GA about his successes and philosophies. I know you’ve been at this for a while–tell me about how Pasta Max started. It’s our 19th year. We opened up in a small... Read More

Ford’s Fish Shack is a well-reviewed favorite with two locations in the Washington, D.C. area (Ashburn and South Riding, VA). Owner/Chef Tony Stafford, along with his wife, Ana, opened the Ashburn location in September, 2010 and the South Riding location earlier this year. Prior to... Read More