Running a Restaurant For Dummies^®

by Michael Garvey; Heather Dismore; Andrew G. Dismore

• ISBN13: 9780470389140
• ISBN10: 0470389141
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant - because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers every aspect of getting started for wannabe restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you'll find all the advice you need to start and run a successful restaurant.Even if you don't know anything about cooking or running a business, you might still have a great idea for a restaurant - and this handy guide will show you how to make your dream a reality. If you already own a restaurant, but want to see it do better, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers unbeatable tips and advice of bringing in hungry customers. From start to finish, you'll learn everything you need to know to succeed: Put your ideas on paper with a realistic business plan Attract investors to help get the business off the ground Be totally prepared for your grand opening Make sure your business is legal and above board Hire and train a great staff Develop a delicious menuIf you're looking for expert guidance from people in the know, then Running a Restaurant For Dummies is the only book you need. Written by Michael Garvey, co-owner of the famous Oyster Bar at Grand Central, with help from writer Heather Dismore and chef Andy Dismore, this book covers all the bases, from balancing the books to training staff and much more: Designing and theme and a concept Taking over an existing restaurant or buying into a franchise Stocking and operating a bar Working with partners and other investors Choose a perfect location Hiring and training an excellent staff Pricing menu items Designing the interior of the restaurant Purchasing and managing supplies Marketing your restaurant to customersIf you're looking for a new career as a restaurateur, or you need new ideas for your struggling restaurant, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers expert advice in a fun, friendly format. Packed with practical advice and expert wisdom on every aspect of the food service business, this guide is all you need to get cooking.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Grasping the Basics of the Restaurant Business

Getting Everything Done before Your Grand Opening

Deciding What Kind of Restaurant to Run

Researching the Marketplace

Putting Your Plan in Motion

Writing a Business Plan

Show Me the Money! Finding Financing

Choosing a Location

Paying Attention to the Legalities

Preparing to Open the Doors

Composing a Menu

Setting Up the Front of the House

Setting Up the Back of the House

Setting Up a Bar and Beverage Program

Hiring and Training Your Staff

Purchasing and Managing Supplies

Running Your Office

Getting the Word Out

Keeping Your Restaurant Running Smoothly

Managing Your Employees

Running a Safe Restaurant

Building a Clientele

Maintaining What You've Created

The Part of Tens

Ten Myths about Running a Restaurant

More Than Ten Resources for Restaurateurs

Ten (Or So) True Restaurant Stories That You Just Couldn't Make Up

Index

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