Making it big in the Food business is no piece of cake. Because of the huge diversity in food and all the new eating trends just piling up one after another the competition is stiffer than ever. However wide the …

Insuring a restaurant is complex because of the number of components involved – components that interact intimately. Unlike the vast majority of the other types of businesses operating in the US, a restaurant provides a product that people ingest, consume… …

The restaurant industry nowadays is highly competitive. Innovation reigns as today’s consumers are increasingly interested in global flavors and always on the hunt to seek out a different kind of restaurant. As a restaurant owner, it’s always good to be …

Please see part I of this article here 2. Cameras Installing cameras is a must for all restaurants, big or small, whether for the purpose of security or observation over your staff’s performance. Being able to observe your staff remotely …

In the eyes of successful entrepreneurs, “running a business” is often times rephrased to as “managing a business”. If you are literally running it, then it’s not considered as a real business; it’s referred to as self employment. Knowing how …

Lastly, here are some deal-snatching tips: 1. Show good paper skills. Present contracts, menus, and contact list with standardized forms, logos and proper letter heads. This will not only strike a professional image to your customers, it will also show …

Setting up menu and prices is important to market your company for the right customers. Prices: Prices are better set as per person, with a minimum serving number. Depending on the size of your company, your minimum price point varies. …

Please click here to see part I of this article. Staffing The key difference between staffing for a catering business and a restaurant is that it’s more flexibly and unstable at the same time to lineup up a strong catering …

Reality bites in restaurant operations. The truth of the matter, some restaurants stave off challenges just to survive. If you envision your restaurant to be a five-star place, but don’t have proper management skill to go with it—it will be …

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 …

Need that extra boost to your revenue? While ambiance, food, and service are the 3 main aspects that will affect your customer’s overall dining experience, service is your frontline to rescue a horrible experience to a wonderful one. With proper …

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 …

In this video, we will go over what restaurant owners need to know about fire sprinkler systems when looking for a restaurant space to lease, drafting restaurant blue prints, submitting plans for restaurant permits, and operating their restaurants. Today I …

In this video, we will talk about restaurant restroom prerequisites such as minimum number of stalls required, ADA conditions, sinks and other fixture requirements. These are important information for restaurant owners when you are looking for a space to lease, …

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 …

After you submitted the drawings to the city departments for permits, it’s now time to obtain the final construction proposal and find the right contractor for this project. Here is a list of materials that need to be submitted to …

Construction estimate checklist In order to get an accurate construction estimate, you have to provide the following: A. Existing layout, which must be to scale with measurements. In the layout, please provide the following information: Location of existing plumbing hook …

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 …

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 …

While your design team is building the restaurant for you, there are a few minor tasks that need to be completed by you as a restaurant owner: Apply for a business license and a fictitious business name. Apply for an …

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 …