2006-10-04 15:29:16 · 16 answers · asked by tiff 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
a) Location - where is a high traffic flow site?
a) Name - Catchy, Short, w or w/o symbol
b) People - is this a kid hang-out or family or adult parlor?
c) Drive in/delivery service?
d) County Health approval for site
e) Equipment - used/new
f) Decor
g) Loan package (if necessary) cf. terms, collateral etc.
h) Labor and Industry etc. / insurance /
i) Hire slowly and wisely so you don't overextend financially and because it is hard to fire.
j) Menu w/ specialty(s)
k) Suppliers w/ lines of credit
l) Food handlers' licenses for employees
m) Training - daily/emergency responsibilities
n) RESTROOMS - well lit and CLEAN if a family/adult site.
o) Parking - well identfied entrance
p) Advertizing - what medium, when, for what
q) Coupon/community discount books/ organizations wanting a donation or fund raiser: They'll come, be ready when they ask.
r) Uniforms
s) Check the competition for the best hours to be open
t) Site signage
u) Phone # for early ads, utility hook-ups w/ deposits
v) Local paper Business Section - often has a weekly "New to the Area" column
w) Splash factor: 3 names from a hat for an all you can eat - space it out 1 each Friday etc - to see who is the Pizzaziest.
# pizzas for _______ x sport team if win by > # pts. - be sure to include girls
Enough.
Make mine double cheese.
2006-10-04 15:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Small Business Administration in your area, they have all the resources and information you will need to get a good start; they are also free! If that isn't an option, go to your favorite pizza parlor and ask if you could get advice from the owner (of course telling them you aren't opening your's in their area)....
Good luck! The world needs more good pizza!
2006-10-04 22:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by OPTIMIST 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn how the business operates by working at a pizza parlor. learn the ins and out of the business. you will not only the daily operations but learn about suppliers, customers and their ways, how the owner does taxes, insurance and then if you really like the business and also save as much start up funds that you can, equipment, supplies, renting a storefront, insurance and funds for start up items are big $, and you should have a budget for at least a year to pay yourself a salary and run the business smoothly [cash to pay bills for expenses] .....a little research [undercover from the owner] is a good thing for your future business.....
2006-10-04 22:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to put together a business plan. First, decide if you want to be independent or part of a fraschise. The next step is the plan. It will be harder if you go independent.
You will need to do a business plan in order to get a loan from any bank. I recommend that you do some research into how to put together the plan. Briefly, it will contain information on your expenses and expectation of revenue. This will include everything from rent costs, equipment, employees, insurance, supplies, etc. Also, how much you will charge, what kinds of products you will offer, location, expected sale per month.
Best of luck!
2006-10-04 22:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Day shift at Round Table Pizza. Learn the trade, bookkeeping, how to order food and supplies, tax reporting, deal with employees, building leases, and opening up each day - closing each night.
2006-10-04 22:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you ready to work nites and weekends, cover shifts when employees call in. You will be looking at 70-80 hour work weeks. When all your friends go away on weekends you'll be working. Good help is hard to find and harder to keep. Think long and hard about it every pizza place I know is struggling right now.
2006-10-04 22:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by the corkinator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a location. Check to make sure zoning is consistent with restaurant operations. See if you can afford the rent. Price the furniture, fixtures and equipment. Put a business plan together. See if you can get financing.
2006-10-04 22:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by eddygordo19 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do yourself a favor and check with the health department first. Once you get through that the rest is dough.
2006-10-05 03:31:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish i know to tell you ... i only know how to eat pizza..
2006-10-04 22:32:01 · answer #9 · answered by Azul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should start with a feasibility study .....
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c5-65.html
Good Luck
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2006-10-04 22:41:00 · answer #10 · answered by Edis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋