Running a restaurant for dummies / Michael Garvey, Heather Dismore and Andrew G. Dismore

Includes index.

Part 1. Getting started -- Grasping the basics of the restaurant business -- Deciding what kind of restaurant to run -- Researching the marketplace -- Writing a business plan -- Part 2. Putting your plan in motion -- Show me the money! Finding financing -- Choosing a location -- Paying attention to the legalities -- Part 3. Preparing to open the doors -- Creating the all-important menu -- Setting up the front of the house -- Setting up the back of the house -- Setting up a bar and beverage program -- Hiring and training your staff -- Purchasing and managing supplies -- Running your office -- Getting the word out -- Part 4. Keeping your restaurant running smoothly -- Managing your employees -- Running a safe and clean restaurant -- Building a clientele -- Maintaining what you've created -- Part 5. The part of tens -- Ten myths about running a restaurant -- Ten true restaurant stories that you just couldn't make up.

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