Starting a Small Restaurant, Revised Edition
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $16.95
Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press
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Description
More than 100 new restaurants open *every day* and the truth is, most of them don't make it. This is a fully-updated edition of the classic guide to opening a small restaurant successfully, be it a bistro, diner, inn, cafe, or something fancier. Expert Daniel Miller offers a wealth of information to help would-be restaurateurs decide if the life of a small-business owner is right for them, and if so, how to proceed to get a restaurant up and running. From finding the location to creating a business and finance plan, to hiring and training staff, purchasing equipment, setting up computer programs, developing a menu, and a whole lot more, this is everything you need to know. If you are a burgeoning entrepreneur, or even if you just want to "dream the dream", this practical and engaging book will lead you on your way.
Reviews
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-01-30
Summary: "Great book"
I bought the book for a friend for Christmas. He is very happy with all the information it provided.
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-06-21
Summary: "Good book, but the marketing advice is a little off"
Overall, this is a good book for someone who wants to open up a small restaurant. There are a lot of good tips in the book, but the author does a poor job of going over the financial difficulties that most new owners face. The menu design tips are also poor--the author recommends that a menu list item prices from cheapest to most expensive--which goes against industry advice--this just makes it easier for a customer to find the cheapest thing on your menu. But the nuts and bolts are there. If you're a small time operator and you want a good overview on how to open up your own restaurant, this is a concise read.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-06-20
Summary: "MUST HAVE!!!"
If you're thinkg of starting a small restaurant or cafe, wait until you've read this book!
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-08-11
Summary: "Restaurant book"
This book looked like the most comprehensive book for a teenager that is interested in starting and running a restaurant.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-08-10
Summary: "restaurant running is important"
If you are part of the restaurant biz already then this is a great way to be sure all bases are covered.
If you dont know a thing.. this will help you out alot. be ready for a lot of work with your biz plan!!
this book gets 5 stars (bought book after library rental)
