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Top 5 Tips for New Restaurant Owners

Top 5 Tips for New Restaurant Owners

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Mar 7, 2019 By Albert Macklin

Opening a new restaurant can be a challenge. There are so many things to consider, from hiring staff to writing a business plan. Check out some of the areas that the restaurant owner should focus on before opening their doors.

Don’t Assume Your Business Will Boom Overnight

Your patrons aren’t going to flock to your business just because it’s open. It takes a lot of marketing and advertising to start your own business. Opening a new business isn’t like what you see in the movies. If you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come to you. Or they could show up and never come back. You have to work hard at advertising your business and get your patrons to do the same.

Don’t Hire Your Friends and Family Members

It may be tempting, but don’t hire your friends and family. While there are many successful family-operated businesses, you should be careful with this decision. It could impact the dynamic of your relationship if you hire some of your close friends or family members. Only hire those who are passionate about your business and what you do.

Write a Clear Business Plan

The purpose of your business plan is to plan your entire business on paper. It should include the annual budget, projected sales, and startup costs. A business plan is useful for those opening a new restaurant. As you document information in your business plan, you should take care of problems you would not otherwise think of, such as health codes, licenses, permits, and tax laws. While writing a business plan is difficult and time-consuming, the end result will give you a better picture of how you want your establishment to succeed.

Check Out the Competition

People who open their own business often take the time to look into their competition. There’s a reason why these other restaurants have so many dedicated patrons. Even if you don’t like the thought of having a bar, most patrons may enjoy it. When it comes to checking out your competition, consider why they flock to these venues. What makes them appealing? Then figure out how you’re going to bring those elements to your business or do something that no one else offers.

Create a Great Menu

Your menu should include a combination of comfort food and unique dishes. You want to attract patrons who are looking for a modern take on the classic foods they ate. Make sure that each of the dishes and food items fit with your venue’s theme and style. Your menu should be connected to a POS system or a Point of Sale System that’s used to connect the front of the house to the kitchen.

This computerized system allows you to track cash flow, sales, and food and product inventory. The right point of sale system can also save you money on hiring a bookkeeping department. It initiates communication between the kitchen and the wait staff. Once the order is submitted through the computer, it prints out on the kitchen printer. A POS system also makes payment transactions safe and secure for both the business and the customer.

Never assume that opening an establishment is easy. While there are plenty of benefits for opening a new business, there are plenty of drawbacks. It can be a lengthy, stressful, and time-consuming process. Family and friends may think you have the world’s best taste buds, but the general public may beg to differ.

Filed Under: Creating a Plan, Startup Tagged With: Restaurants

Albert Macklin

Albert Macklin

Albert Macklin is a tech enthusiast who enjoys learning about new programs for growing businesses. This curiosity has led him to research and write about a variety of topics related to business, computers, and technology.

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