The Quest to Open a New Restaurant
While writing for this blog, I have been occupied for the last six months building and opening another new restaurant. The economy, reduced consumer spending at restaurants and increasing food prices has been on my mind like a cheap neon flashing OPEN sign at a rundown motel. Each decision brought that sign glaring, blasting into [...]
Starting a Restaurant – Part Two
In Part One of Starting a Restaurant, the key elements of making your dream come true were explored only briefly. There are a couple of points to be made about one of those three key points. Your plan.
A good business plan for starting your restaurant will include sections that outline cash flow, concept, staffing, training, [...]
Starting a Restaurant – Part One
You go to your favorite restaurant or watering hole and watch every aspect of service and the food delivered to your table. You are convinced you could do it better. You conjure up the vision of a crowded restaurant with happy people enjoying your creations and hospitality. Keep the dream; it is a lot safer [...]
