You've likely heard the old cliché that nothing's certain except death and taxes. Well, you can add ever-rising operating costs to that short list. Here are some tips to watch your bottom line.

You need to look out for those boring, yet troublesome clauses.

Parking is a common problem for both new and established restaurants. Here are a number of factors to consider.

There is a tried and true process for renegotiating lease renewal terms to your favor. Here are just a few of the myths relating to successful lease-renewal negotiation.

Here are five things your restaurant needs to know about CAM charges.

The Lease Coach goes over what to consider when evaluating potential restaurant sites.

Should you lease or purchase commercial space for your restaurant business? Dale & Jeff share some thoughts and considerations.

Get the requirements and measurements right for your business.

Dale & Jeff share a few points to keep in mind when negotiating your next lease.

When you sign your restaurant lease you are agreeing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent! This process cannot be taken lightly warns Dale...

The term, or length, of your restaurant commercial lease is an important part of your business plan and ensuing lease negotiations. Dale walks you through the key considerations.

When was the last time you challenged a landlord or property manager about the Operating Expenses or Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges? Probably not recently or never, right? Dale tells you why you have to...

"A good restaurant in a poor location will become a poor business," says Dale. He shares some relevant tips to help you get it right.