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Archive for April, 2009

Is Now A Good Time To Start A New Restaurant?

April 23, 2009 By: Jim Category: be prepared, entrepreneurship, starting a restaurant 2 Comments →

After months of bad economic news, and hearing of restaurant struggling and even closing their doors, we are starting to finally hear some good news. Some people may even be considering if now is a good time to take a risk and start a new restaurant. Before you do anything too hasty, you may want to take a minute and analyze what the reports are really saying.

Before you rush right out and start making plans to start a new restaurant, consider the news that is still coming out. (more…)

Management Styles – Micro Manager or Laissez Faire

April 15, 2009 By: Jim Category: employee relations, misc., personal development No Comments →

Your management style can have a lot to do with your success in running a restaurant, or any other business. While people can debate all day long about which is the best management style to use in different situations, one thing people will agree on, if you get it right (or wrong) it can have a big affect on the success of your business.

There are a variety of management styles, and most effective managers use a combination of styles to handle different situations. (more…)

How Much Does it Cost To Open A Restaurant?

April 04, 2009 By: Jim Category: be prepared, business plan, concept, cost control, starting a restaurant 1 Comment →

Asking “How much does it cost to open a restaurant?” is like asking how much to buy a house, or to buy a car. While there are some guidelines to consider, the actual answer is determined by so many different factors, there is no way to set an accurate price that covers all different situations. Each restaurant is unique, and the price tag for each restaurant will be unique.

When you begin to examine how much it costs to open a restaurant you first need to have a very clear idea of (more…)