PUBLISHER’S NOTES
By Tom Boyles | PMQ’s PIzza Australia

And so we begin a new year. With it come concerns about the volatile and changing economy not just in Australia, but around the globe. Changes in the value of the Australian dollar, commodities and the general worry with consumers are creating many sleepless nights for business owners. It’s because of this I spent quite a bit of time talking with the PMQ contributors and others in restaurant industry to get their outlook and opinions about what restaurant owners can expect in 2009.

In this issue you will find articles by George Carrageorge, Mitch Ireaci, and Brandon Farrell where they discuss commodities forecast, how cutting corners to save money can be the kiss of death and how to keep your nerve in an economic downturn. We hope these articles will not only give you an idea of what pricing may do in 2009, but also offer some support and advice that will allow you to get a little more peace of mind and sleep at night.

In this issue we also have a main feature on the topic of ovens. In this article you will learn a little more about the pros and cons of the different styles of ovens, how to go about purchasing new and used ovens and the importance of a regular maintenance schedule.

If you are considering an oven purchase we recommend contacting some of the suppliers quoted in the article. Each contributor to this article has different areas of expertise and said they would be more than happy to discuss any questions you may have.

As always, if there is any question you have about this issue we encourage you to contact us at tom@pmqaustralia.com. Good luck in the new year.

Thank you,

Tom Boyles