Reem’s California Bakery is more than just a bakery. It’s a symbol of Arab hospitality and resilience, a space that feels familiar and inviting to all cultures. In 2010, the…
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Batter Bakery isn’t just a bakery – it’s a passion-driven establishment that creates unique and handcrafted baked goods using premium ingredients and fresh, seasonal flavors. Introducing Jen Musty, the owner…
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Lila Owens, founder of Cupcakin’ Bake Shop in Berkeley, CA, worked with pro bono advisor – and business strategy expert — Robert Bonner to streamline her operations and open additional…
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Kenitra “Keni” Dominguez was determined to expand Red Bay Coffee’s employee benefits when she became the sustainable coffee company’s Director of People and Culture in early 2018. “Finding good employee…
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Iliana has seen a revenue growth of 150% at As Kneaded Bakery since she started working with PCV’s small business loan and advising programs, and has reinvested in the business…
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Learn through this video or this write-up how Tasty Catering uses core values to drive decision making.
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Zingerman’s began as a deli over 35 years ago and gradually grew into a number of related small businesses. Zingerman’s success relies on a combination of their guiding principles, strong…
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At DOSA—an Indian eatery with multiple locations in the San Francisco Bay Area—stable scheduling is seen as a key mechanism for employee retention. DOSA’s HR director Julie Howe shares that…
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Read about how innovative fast food restaurant Pal’s Sudden Service developed training and learning reinforcement techniques that cut frontline employee turnover down to a third of the industry average.
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When Jennifer Piallat took ownership of San Francisco- based restaurant Zazie in 2005, she did something pretty atypical in the restaurant business—she initiated a 401(k) plan with employer-matched contributions. Click…
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