For the year and a half before he opened Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee in North Andover, Massachusetts, Danny Azzarello worked on his business plan. By the time he opened the doors on the breakfast ...

Step 2. Write your business plan In the same way that recipes give you a roadmap to create an excellent dish, your restaurant business plan is the recipe you’ll follow to make your business a ...

Your restaurant’s business plan isn’t a mere formality. Think of it as a blueprint that details your concept, market analysis, operations and financial forecasts.

Identify Potential Patrons Every restaurant appeals to a certain target market. For example, a gourmet seafood restaurant attracts more well-off people who like eating seafood.

What Is a Statement of Purpose for a Restaurant?. When starting a restaurant, as is the case with any business, you must have a business plan in order to secure financing and summarize your ...

Running a Profitable Restaurant Is Not Easy. But Coach Chip Klose Has a Plan for You. Author and restaurant coach Chip Klose discusses his method for making 20% profit in the restaurant business.