2007-01-16 07:35:54 · 6 answers · asked by d_l_h 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* The Restaurant Business Start-up Guide by Paul Daniels
* Restaurants That Work: Case Studies of the Best in the Industry by Martin E. Dorf
* Restaurant Financial Basics by Raymond S. Schmidgall
* Opening a Restaurant or Other Food Business Starter Kit: How to Prepare a Restaurant Business Plan and Feasibility Study by Sharon Fullen
* Upstart Guide Owning & Managing a Restaurant by Roy S. Alonzo
* The Restaurant Managers Handbook: How to Set Up, Operate, and Manage a Financially Successful Food Service Operation by Douglas Robert Brown
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-01-16 08:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its a lot of work, first you have to find a suitable place, get the proper work permits from the town to bring it up to code. Get a business licence to operate a restaurant. Buy equipment and furniture and food. Decide what your going to have on the menu and make the menus. Have a good cook and have fair prices. Advertise your place of business, pay for insurance,hire employees, and have a good accountant to do the books and payroll. And remember this, just because you open a business it does not mean that it will be a successful one. 4 out of 5 end up going out of business during the first 5 years of operation.
2007-01-16 07:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor about opening a restaurant.
SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .
SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.
2007-01-16 09:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, get a business permit and next a small business loan if you need it...PLAN PLAN PLAN my friend, because 90% of businesses fail the first year! Good Luck!
2007-01-16 07:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by The Ultimate Answerer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first u have 2 raise enuf money then talk with the mayor and make all the arragngements
2007-01-16 07:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by bangyboo234 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get a food estabalishment permet then you cook food duh
2007-01-16 07:39:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋