Over 50% of restaurant owners say that high operating costs and quality staffing are their biggest challenges?
Part of the staffing challenges are training staff and retaining them, but, what else can you expect when opening a new restaurant? What should your new restaurant journey look like?
In order to start your new restaurant, you should have a good understanding of being a small business owner since you’ll be doing both! Keep reading for the best guide for simplifying the restaurant opening of your dreams.
Opening a New Restaurant: The Concept
The first thing that you need to do, is decide what the concept of your restaurant will be. The concept of your restaurant will be the very fabric that is woven into every restaurant element from the food that you serve to the way your establishment is decorated.
Think of the Business Side and Plan
Your restaurant is not just a good idea and concept, it also needs to run smoothly and ultimately make you money.
Put together a business plan for your restaurant. This plan should include everything from analyzing where your restaurant will be, who your target consumer is, your food safety plan, and a sample menu, as well as a marketing plan, financial plan, and management strategy.
This plan should detail how the nuts and bolts of your restaurant will work.
Register Your Business and Get Permits
The food industry is a challenging one to navigate in terms of ticking all the right permit and license boxes.
Before you even consider opening your doors, ensure that you register your business and obtain all the inspections and licenses you need to operate.
Restaurant Equipment and Systems
Next, once you’ve secured your location and done the necessary lease signing, you’re going to need equipment and systems to get up and running.
If you’re serving pizza then order in the pizza oven and the right crockery for serving, or whatever the cuisine you’re dishing up will be.
Next, get a till system and other software that you need to run the restaurant smoothly such as scheduling software, order tracking, and others, you can learn more here.
Complete the Restaurant Package
Ensure that your new restaurant has its personality shining through. Tables, chairs, and decor should match your original concept.
Consider putting up signage inside to compliment your brand and invest in properly designed menus. Having your staff in cool uniforms can really set you aside from the pack as well.
Running Your Restaurant
Opening your new restaurant may seem intimidating but if you stick to these steps and ensure that you stay true to your initial idea, then you’re halfway to success.
Make sure that you prioritize customers and that you have a transparent policy when it comes to customer feedback and staff feedback.
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