Different occasion calls for different catering opportunities. Whether it’s an upscale private party or a fund raising event, professional caterers are wanted to deliver food in a professional way. In fact, catering businesses have seen some of the strongest growth …

Starting a restaurant is no easy thing. The biggest thing that you have to worry about is budgeting and controlling the start up cost. The only defense against costs is to know how costly they are. Business intelligence will be …

Coming up with a design concept is almost like working with a hair stylist. There are many styles you can choose from, but knowing which style fits best for the right occasion is the key. Here are some tips to …

The dynamics of restaurant loans is not easy but not as hard as rocket science. One would later find out restaurant loan options may work for some but not for you. Shopping around for options that best suits your situation …

A popular concern about restaurant design and construction is how to effectively control the quality and cost. Common concerns and problems: Endless change orders and taking-forever construction period. Why? Many designers are not professionally trained. Many of them can offer …

Whenever you are getting an equipment on lease, the first thing you have to do is to determine what brand and model you intend to use. Here are a few pointers for you to get started… The first thing to …

In this video we will go over cost effective ways to design restaurant flooring while meeting the proper building codes at the same time. Today’s topic is about Budget Effective Flooring Selection for Restaurant Projects. So what’s the best flooring …

Summary- Getting restaurant permits drawings is a vital part of completing your requirements for business compliance. To prepare the required drawings, you’ll need to be familiar with health, building, ADA and various other codes. With today’s advance technology, it is …

During the permit processing and construction stage, you will probably have a lot of time on the side to think about how to advertise and market your restaurant. Here are three things to think about: 1. Website Design Once logo …

Committing with the right location for your restaurant is a big decision. Selecting the wrong site can turn a good investment into a bad investment. Please click here to see a case study Nevertheless, how do you find that right …

So what is the business plan for anyways? Many restaurant owner believe business plans are only tools to obtaining funds and alluring investors, but in reality they are essential to opening a profitable and long lasting restaurant business. Good business …

With more than 400 billion cups of drinks consumed every year, coffee is the world’s most popular beverage. You can get coffee anywhere you go: restaurants, bars, nightclub, department stores, boutiques, gift shops, hair salons, auto shops, cafeteria, and even …

Empty Shells: 1. Is it a multi-storied building? Is there already a chimney for your exhaust system? It can cost up to $30,000 or more to build the duct work for the exhaust hood all the way up to the …

There are many permits and licenses that are required when you open a retail food establishment. Different city and county has different regulation on the type of licenses required. Most city governments in the San Francisco bay area require early …

1) Establish a food service business plan. Envision your future business with bold ideas and rethink each one carefully. Listed below are some sample questions you may want to ask yourself: What kind of food do I want to serve? …

Opening a restaurant (Phase IV): Post Construction Phase Prepare inventory for: food, beverages, utensils, pots and pans, office supplies etc. Conduct a soft opening (this is optional, but it’s a good practice so that your staff can get a feel …

When opening a restaurant, buying a existing restaurant makes the most economic sense and is the most ideal option for first time restaurant owner. However, it gets tricky when selecting the right restaurant to buy. Here are some guidelines: Is …

Many people prefer to lease a commercial space and build a restaurant from scratch whenever financial conditions allow. The benefits: Brand new cooking equipments custom designed to your operation. The design will be up to new building, health, sanitary, fire, …

Buying a commercial space when opening a restaurant is the least popular; since it requires a lot more capital to start the business and takes a much longer time to regain your investment money. However, in a long run, buying …