Restaurant Startup: A Practical Guide (3rd Edition)

Restaurant Startup: A Practical Guide (3rd Edition)
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Publisher : Ravi Wazir
Total Pages : 353
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ISBN-10 : 9781508445586
ISBN-13 : 1508445583
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Restaurant Startup: A Practical Guide (3rd Edition) by : Ravi Wazir

Do you dream of starting your own restaurant? Venturing into the restaurant business is the popular choice of many prospective entrepreneurs today. Yet of all the eateries cropping up at a rapid pace, only a few survive! The 3rd Edition includes two new chapters, more articles and several other updates. Discover how to manage risks associated with the business and make well informed choices for your startup. * If you simply wish to get a reality check on the trade, use this book as a primer. * If you are a serious entrepreneur looking to realise your restaurant dream, this book will help you develop a roadmap. * If you are a hospitality student or academician keen to revisit your understanding, this book will serve as a reference source. I have packed in information on the nuts and bolts of the restaurant industry as well as techniques to handle money, marketing, manpower and operational issues. I have shared proven techniques and strategies honed by hospitality professionals over decades, many of which I've used when conceptualizing and developing several food businesses. Whether you are a businessman with no knowledge of restaurants, a practising professional or an industry student, this book will help you avoid painful mistakes and do it right the first time....

How To Start And Run a B&B 3rd Edition

How To Start And Run a B&B 3rd Edition
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Publisher : How To Books
Total Pages : 263
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781848035768
ISBN-13 : 1848035764
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis How To Start And Run a B&B 3rd Edition by : Stewart Whyte

REVISED AND UPDATED THIRD EDITION. "Owning a B&B is the dream of many...By giving you the tools to help make your operation a success my hope is that within a short time you will be able to live your dream." More and more people are considering downshifting. Buying a property that can pay for its upkeep and give you a comfortable lifestyle is a popular option. Not only has the interest grown in becoming a B&B proprietor, so has the interest by the public in the B&B as a viable short-break option. With this rise in popularity, however, come expectations, and this is where this book comes in. It will help you: * DETERMINE WHO YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE; * MANAGE THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL TOOLS; * READY YOUR HOUSE FOR B&B OR HELP YOU BUY OR BUILD A NEW ONE; * SUCCESSFULLY MARKET YOUR PROPERTY; * ENSURE YOU MAKE A PROFIT FROM YOUR ENTERPRISE. / In short, everything you need to know to make your B&B a truly special place to stay! This book has been written for would-be and current B&B owners. It can be used as a short course giving invaluable insights for the experienced and inexperienced alike.

Restaurant Success by the Numbers

Restaurant Success by the Numbers
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Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Total Pages : 258
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780307779182
ISBN-13 : 0307779181
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Restaurant Success by the Numbers by : Roger Fields

Ninety percent of all restaurants fail, and those that succeed happened upon that mysterious X factor, right? Wrong! A man of many hats: money-guy, restaurant owner, and restaurant consultant-Roger Fields shows how a restaurant can survive its first year, based on far more than luck, and keep diners coming back for many years to come. Featuring real-life restaurant start-up stories (including some of the author's own), this comprehensive how-to walks readers through the logistics of opening a restaurant: creating the concept, choosing a location, designing the menu, establishing ambiance, hiring staff, and, most important, turning a profit. Opening a restaurant isn't easy, but this realistic dreamer's guide helps set the table for lasting success. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Restaurant Success by the Numbers, Second Edition

Restaurant Success by the Numbers, Second Edition
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Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Total Pages : 322
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781607745594
ISBN-13 : 1607745593
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Restaurant Success by the Numbers, Second Edition by : Roger Fields

This one-stop guide to opening a restaurant from an accountant-turned-restaurateur shows aspiring proprietors how to succeed in the crucial first year and beyond. The majority of restaurants fail, and those that succeed happened upon that mysterious X factor, right? Wrong! Roger Fields--money-guy, restaurant owner, and restaurant consultant--shows how eateries can get past that challenging first year and keep diners coming back for more. The only restaurant start-up guide written by a certified accountant, this book gives readers an edge when making key decisions about funding, location, hiring, menu-making, number-crunching, and turning a profit--complete with sample sales forecasts and operating budgets. This updated edition also includes strategies for capitalizing on the latest food, drink, and technology trends. Opening a restaurant isn't easy, but this realistic dreamer's guide helps set the table for lasting success.

Starting & Running a Food Truck Business

Starting & Running a Food Truck Business
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 339
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781615649068
ISBN-13 : 1615649069
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Starting & Running a Food Truck Business by : Alan Philips

Become a mobile food mogul with advice from an industry expert This book is fully stocked with everything you need to know to join the ranks of foodies-on-wheels. A sure path from start to success with your mobile restaurant, you get: - A primer on the food truck industry - The various types of rigs and setups available - Simple strategies for using social media to promote your food truck - Essential information on keeping your food, your customers, your employees, and your truck safe - Sound advice on building your clientele, making your customers happy, and keeping them happy.

Start Up Your Restaurant

Start Up Your Restaurant
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 244
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9789351777212
ISBN-13 : 9351777219
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Start Up Your Restaurant by : Jayanth Narayanan

'This book is for every budding restaurateur, who, for some strange reason, insists on reinventing the wheel for lack of better guidance. It provides just the right insights and tips that may prevent one from committing mistakes that are committed all too often. It's a reminder that passion and hobby alone do not a restaurant make.' - Manu Chandra, Chef Partner, The Fatty Bao & Monkey Bar 'Having overseen the launch and operations of flagship restaurants and witnessed the evolution of several other dining establishments, I can say it's one thing to start a restaurant, and another to run it like a charm. What pays off in both stages is preparation -- comprehensive groundwork coupled with a sound grasp of finances, regulations, team-building, infrastructure, aesthetics, and standards of service and technology. Start Up Your Restaurant has it all covered. Priya and Jayanth combine their priceless insights and practical knowledge in this invaluable guide to navigating the unique terrain of the Indian restaurant ecosystem.' - Gautam Anand, Executive Director, ITC Hotels 'I should open a restaurant!'How frequently have you said that? Be it a cafe, a takeaway or a gourmet destination, the food business exerts a magnetic pull that few others do. Whether you are a food enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking for a clever business idea, the restaurant business promises adventure and endless possibilities. But creating that dream restaurant packed with happy people, which also rakes in the money, requires more than just passion - it calls for astute planning and rigorous execution.Choosing a smart ideaFunding and financePicking the perfect locationSetting up the spaceHiring the right peopleGetting licencesWorking with vendors and ensuring quality controlLaunching and marketingPacked with great tips and fun to read, this step-by-step guide from experts Jayanth Narayanan and Priya Bala will help you navigate therestaurant business with ease and efficiency.

How to Open and Operate a Restaurant

How to Open and Operate a Restaurant
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 241
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781493001446
ISBN-13 : 1493001442
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis How to Open and Operate a Restaurant by : Arthur Meyer

The restaurant business is both an established field and also an evolving one. Today more people eat out, having less time to cook at home. With the advent of the celebrity chef, many people are interested in trying new and different foods. The expansive cable television networks provide entertainment in the form of “reality shows” revolving around winning money to open a dream restaurant or be top chef. The globalization of food distribution allows people everywhere to become familiar with ingredients never before available, stimulating their interest in food as more than sustenance. Dining out becomes entertainment as well as filling the need for nourishment. With over 80 combined years of cooking experience, Meyer and Vann have seen the trials of opening and running restaurants—those they have worked in and those they have designed and helped to open. They bring this expertise to How to Open and Operate a Restaurant and will take the reader through al the aspects of opening and running a restaurant including many examples of pitfalls to avoid, rules to follow and guidelines for success.

Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators, Third Edition

Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators, Third Edition
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 583
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781439887226
ISBN-13 : 1439887225
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators, Third Edition by : Rory J. McMahon, CLI, CFE

An increase in fraud cases has escalated government accountability and corporate oversight, and media attention on cases ranging from missing persons to white-collar crime has increased the visibility of professional investigators. This has resulted in a great source of increased work for the profession. The third edition of Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators continues to supply an up-to-date, nuts-and-bolts learning tool for students and an everyday reference for investigative professionals at all levels. More relevant than ever, this edition adds two new chapters on death and terrorism investigations and several new sections, including: Insurance fraud, fire and arson investigation, and liability claims investigation Indicators of online marital infidelity Obtaining governmental records to locate people and sample reports for skip tracing Practical considerations for surveillance and procedures for interception of wire or oral communications Service of subpoenas for witnesses in federal courts Testifying in court—including witness and evidence preparation, trial tactics used by attorneys, and an investigator’s rights as a witness The Rules of Professional Conduct Niche markets in the investigative industry Managing and marketing an investigative practice, running a paperless office, and customer retention An unparalleled guide to the ins and outs of private investigation, Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators, Third Edition belongs on the shelf of every professional and trainee. Rory McMahon appeared on Al Jazeera America to discuss his new investigation company, The Grafton Group.

The Complete Restaurant Management Guide

The Complete Restaurant Management Guide
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 311
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781134898619
ISBN-13 : 1134898614
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Restaurant Management Guide by : Robert T. Gordon

Two highly successful veterans in the restaurant industry offer surefire tips to lower the risks of failure, avoid the common pitfalls, and make day-to-day operations smooth and profitable. Highlights of this practical handbook ---- menus: samples, special promotions, and charts and instructions to determine price for profit; -- food production: techniques for controlling food production, charts, sample records, and avoiding production problems; -- controlling costs: sound purchasing policies an good storage and handling practices; -- health and environmental issues: keeping up with governmental guidelines on environmental regulations and on dealing with food borne illnesses.The authors cover every detail of running a restaurant. Franchising, catering, changes in meat grading, labor management, cocktail lounge operations, computerized techniques in accounting, bookkeeping, and seating and much more are all covered at length. Restaurant owners and managers will surely find The Complete Restaurant Management Guide invaluable.

The Food Truck Handbook

The Food Truck Handbook
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 288
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781118208816
ISBN-13 : 1118208811
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis The Food Truck Handbook by : David Weber

How to start, grow, and succeed in the food truck business. Food trucks have become a wildly popular and important part of the hospitality industry. Consumers are flocking to these mobile food businesses in droves, inspiring national food truck competitions and even a show dedicated to the topic on The Food Network. The relatively low cost of entry as compared to starting a restaurant, combined with free and low-cost ways to market them to the masses via platforms like social media, are just two of the reasons that food truck business are drawing in budding entrepreneurs. Author David Weber, a food truck advocate and entrepreneur himself, is here to offer his practical, step-by-step advice to achieving your mobile food mogul dreams in The Food Truck Handbook. This book cuts through all of the hype to give both hopeful entrepreneurs and already established truck owners an accurate portrayal of life on the streets. From concept to gaining a loyal following to preventative maintenance on your equipment this book covers it all. Includes profiles of successful food trucks, detailing their operations, profitability, and scalability. Establish best practices for operating your truck using one-of-a-kind templates for choosing vending locations, opening checklist, closing checklist, and more. Create a sound business plan complete with a reasonable budget and finding vendors you can trust; consider daily operations in detail from start to finish, and ultimately expand your business. Stay lean and profitable by avoiding the most common operating mistakes. Author David Weber is Founder and President of the NYC Food Truck Association (NYCFTA), which brings together small businesses that own and operate premium food trucks in NYC focused on innovation in hospitality, high quality food, and community development.