How to Start a Restaurant Business

Opening a restaurant isn't easy, but this realistic dreamer's guide helps set the table for lasting success. In this book, you get: - Introduction to basic requirements of starting a restaurant such as time management, recognizing your competition, choosing your restaurant concept, and making it legal. - Information on building a solid business foundation such as a solid business plan, a perfect location, where to find investors, and securing loans. - Suggestions on how to compose the perfect menu, laying out the front and back of house and bar, and choosing the must-have necessities such as security alarms and fire prevention. - Techniques on how to hire and train your staff, purchasing or renting supplies, understanding costs and setting up your financial office, and using social media as a marketing tool. - Secrets for keeping your customers returning, running a safe restaurant, managing employees, and building your PR sales plan. - Pre-opening checklists to ensure everything is ready by opening day. Operational checklists and forms a successful restaurateur will need to manage their restaurant.