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Running a Restaurant for Dummies

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Average Customer Rating:	4.0
Release Date:	2004-07-09
Publisher:	For Dummies
Author	Michael Garvey; Heather Dismore; Andrew Dismore
Number of pages:	384
ISBN:	0764537172
Language:	Unknown: English; Original Language: English; Published: English;

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Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant -- because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers every aspect of getting started for wannabe restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you'll find all the advice you need to start and run a successful restaurant.

Even if you don't know anything about cooking or running a business, you might still have a great idea for a restaurant -- and this handy guide will show you how to make your dream a reality. If you already own a restaurant, but want to see it do better, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers unbeatable tips and advice of bringing in hungry customers. From start to finish, you'll learn everything you need to know to succeed:

Put your ideas on paper with a realistic business plan
Attract investors to help get the business off the ground
Be totally prepared for your grand opening
Make sure your business is legal and above board
Hire and train a great staff
Develop a delicious menu

If you're looking for expert guidance from people in the know, then Running a Restaurant For Dummies is the only book you need. Written by Michael Garvey, co-owner of the famous Oyster Bar at Grand Central, with help from writer Heather Dismore and chef Andy Dismore, this book covers all the bases, from balancing the books to training staff and much more:

Designing and theme and a concept
Taking over an existing restaurant or buying into a franchise
Stocking and operating a bar
Working with partners and other investors
Choose a perfect location
Hiring and training an excellent staff
Pricing menu items
Designing the interior of the restaurant
Purchasing and managing supplies
Marketing your restaurant to customers

If you're looking for a new career as a restaurateur, or you need new ideas for your struggling restaurant, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers expert advice in a fun, friendly format. Packed with practical advice and expert wisdom on every aspect of the food service business, this guide is all you need to get cooking.

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ISBN13: 9780764537172

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Customer reviews

« I have seen better... »

Buy another book. It has good points but it does not cover alot of the basics.

Rating: (2 out of 5) @ 2010-01-09

« Great for anyone who wants to be in the restaurant business. »

Still reading, but very insightful. Great resource for any professional out in there in the Hospitality biz!

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2009-11-23

« Great Book! »

This book is very easy to read. It really does give you the full scope of what one is getting themselves into. I highly recommend this to anyone with dreams of owning a restaurant.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2009-07-12

« Really good book, but geared for the absolute beginner »

This is by all accounts a very well-written book, and very helpful for those that are "thinking" about getting into the business of running a restaurant. But it really is designed for someone with no experience whatsoever. If you want something that is a little more in depth, or if you actually went to school to become a chef, you might want to look elsewhere.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2009-06-06

« Dummy should read. »

Wanna open a food service business? Read several books including this one, subscribe to the Restuarant owner email news letter and then search for any other material you can read about the subject. Lots of people try and many fail, or just give up. Be educated in your decisions. You will gain enough from the school of hard knocks, so you should have enough education to realize when a "lesson" comes your way.