Dining in Rochester

Running a Restaurant for Dummies

Description

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.

Reviews

Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2010-01-09
Summary: "I have seen better..."

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

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-11-23
Summary: "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!

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-07-12
Summary: "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.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-06-06
Summary: "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.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2008-06-07
Summary: "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.