Resources for Opening a Local Restaurant

Are you a home cook who is ready to open your very own restaurant? Running a restaurant can be very fulfilling, but it’s also much more challenging than many aspiring entrepreneurs expect. Doing plenty of research beforehand is key. These tips will help you with everything from investing in management software like Clorder to finding the ideal space for your restaurant.

Financial Management

Opening a restaurant is an expensive endeavor. These resources will help you prepare for the costs.

• Break down how much it will likely cost you to open your restaurant and start saving!
• In addition to funneling your personal savings into your business, you can also apply for a small business loan.
• Want to protect your personal assets and qualify for special tax breaks? Establish your new business as an LLC.
• Eventually, you’ll need to choose suppliers for ingredients and paper goods, so find vendors that fall within your budget.

Getting Started

It’s time to find a space, hire your staff, and get ready for opening day! Here’s how to accomplish these tasks.

• When it comes to renting the right restaurant space, consider location, square footage, parking, and other factors.
• Advertise locally that you have openings for servers, line cooks, hostesses, and more, and then begin conducting interviews.
• Do you need remote staff for marketing, managing your accounts, or consulting help? This guide outlines where people looking for remote work seek out opportunities.
• Before you are going to officially open, start using comprehensive management software to save money and stay on track.

Grand Opening

You’re all set to welcome the community to your restaurant. Check out these guides to pull off the perfect opening.

• Finish developing your menu and decide which dishes you want to offer to guests at your opening.
• Spend plenty of time training your staff so that they will be able to provide guests with a great experience.
• Follow these tips to advertise the event and impress guests at your opening!

If you’re passionate about food and want to share your recipes with the world, opening a restaurant might be your dream come true. But getting your restaurant off the ground is a lot of work. With these resources, you’ll feel confident and excited the day you open your new restaurant’s doors to the public.

Do you need an integrated digital ordering and marketing system for your restaurant? Clorder streamlines these functions and makes management easy! Request a demo through our website today.

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