Archive for July, 2008
There is More to a Restaurant Business Plan than Words and Numbers
Many entrepreneurs know they need a business plan. They go online, get a form and fill in the blanks. The small booklet of data is a document they are proud of. It spells out the general ideas behind the concept, estimated revenue projections, management plans and, hopefully, a marketing plan to get the guests in [...]
Let’s Legislate Everyone Skinny, Healthy and Wealthy
Let’s pass a federal law that says everyone must be a certain weight, must be healthy and have all the money they need to live comfortably. Sounds Orwellian, but solves many social issues. Impossible you say, don’t be so sure.
The restaurant industry, already in an economic tailspin from escalating food costs and fewer diners, is [...]
Starting a Restaurant – Three Professionals You Need
If you are planning a 300 seat steak house or a 30 seat coffee house, you need some professional help. You also need to know how to use the professionals you hire. The essential advisors are an accountant, an attorney and an architect/restaurant planner. Each expert needs to have the qualifications to pay for themselves [...]
Restaurant Fails! Answer May Be in Question
I found the quote below on a restaurant “consultant’s” website when Googling for another topic. Beside the fact that I am always saddened by a restaurant closure, it was curious that the owner was apparently going to some “guru” for advice. Based on the comment below he had been listening to this “expert”.
“We find your [...]
Restaurant Management – Survival Mode for 2008
Want more bad news for the day? Just Google “closed restaurants”. There are list after list of closed operations from around the country. It’s sad.
The good news is, if you have made it this far, you can keep re-inventing your restaurant during this train wreck of economic conditions to make it stronger. Have we hit [...]
