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• Steps
• Tips

The success of a restaurant depends on the effort you put into it. Many restaurants close after a short time, just because their owners do not want to put in efforts to develop them. No restaurant is guaranteed to be successful, but the chances of becoming a successful restaurant owner increase when you take a few important steps into account.

Steps

1. 1 Learn to cook, even if you are not going to be the chef in your establishment. You do not need to master the art of cooking, but it is important for you to be able to interact with the chef and know his needs. If you put yourself in his shoes, you can better grasp his strengths and weaknesses, as well as provide everything he needs to be successful.
2. 2 You must be familiar with all areas of the restaurant business if you want to be successful. Again, this way, you will be able to understand and appreciate the responsibilities of staff, as well as guide and effectively motivate them. Washing dishes, serving tables, working at the bar are just a few of the items that you should be familiar with. You need to know how a particular employee behaves in order to train new people and not be fooled by the staff.
3. 3 Never stop learning, be on the course of all new and successful trends. If you plan to include wine in the menu, sign up for a course on serving wine. Send staff to refresher courses and various trainings.
4. 4 Sign up for business and accounting courses to effectively plan your business and keep a budget. Successfully owning a restaurant isn't all about deliciously prepared food. It is also the ability to make wise decisions, understanding how things work, and knowing what else is worth working on. Think about starting menu prices that will help you save more than you spend.
5. 5 Choose a good location. Explore the area. Find out which cuisine is lacking in the area and ask yourself if it will be successful in that environment. The restaurant must be located in a walk-through area and have a large parking lot.
6. 6 Start hiring staff about 6 weeks before opening. This way, you will have enough time to find qualified employees. Hire people you have already worked with, whom you trust and whose work you have already seen. Offer a decent salary and tip / bonus as good employees are hard to find and keep, especially talented chefs. Once you've hired a chef, work out the menu with him and let him take the initiative. The chef is the boss in the kitchen, and if you trust him, you must trust his opinion. Give him a chance to show himself.
7. 7 Design a comfortable restaurant layout. A good restaurant should have a relaxing and inviting atmosphere for guests, as well as a functional environment for staff, especially in the kitchen. The restaurant should be spacious enough for guests and easy to clean for staff.
8. 8 Start promoting your restaurant before opening. Hang a professionally crafted banner outside with the title and opening date. Send out press releases and host a free opening tasting. Continue to advertise the restaurant on a regular basis after opening. Hire experienced staff and make sure they do their job well.

Tips

• Make sure the menu includes quality vegetarian and vegan options. Very often, a family or group of people, including vegetarians, are looking for a restaurant where everyone can taste delicious food.