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Running a Restaurant for Dummies


Running a Restaurant for Dummies  
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 647.95068
EAN: 9780764537172
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0764537172
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: July 09, 2004
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies


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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.

Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating:  out of 5 stars - 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.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Good for beginners
Very good book. Full of details. Could go a little further into the kitchen matter. You will need another book on food cost calculation, once this one does not cover it all the way.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Running a restaurant for dummies
This book has been used for our group discussion at work and I really love this book. I'm big on reading and talking about books that are easy to understand. This book is funny, realistic and very imformative.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Thinking of starting a restaurant? Buy this book.
When my wife and I decided three months ago to open our own restaurant, this book was our very first purchase. If you're thinking of opening one, it should be yours, too.

"Running A Restaurant For Dummies" is packed with useful tips on starting and running a restaurant: things like choosing your "concept", creating a menu, selecting the right staff and building a loyal clientelle. It's an easy read, with everything broken down into easily digested chunks and plenty of funny anecdotes ... Read More



Rating:  out of 5 stars - What Are You Thinking!!!
I realize this is a great book. But it is all lies!!! If you truly believe that owning or working in a restaurant is fun..... Wow please think of another profession. And if you ever worked for Mike Garvey.... God Help You!!!! The man is the anti-christ


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