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The essential checklist to opening a restaurant

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Starting a new business requires lots of careful planning, hard work, and savvy decision making. This is especially true when your new business is a restaurant. First, it’s important to define your restaurant’s concept and how it will stand out among competitors. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of sharing your family’s favorite recipes with the world.

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So, You Want to Own a Restaurant Franchise. Read This Guide First.

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You’re finally going to do it. You’ve done the 9 to 5, and you’re only going to take orders from one person for the rest of your working days: you. Owning and operating a restaurant franchise can be a lucrative business with the security of an already established brand. While your passion and drive are

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How to Open a Restaurant with No Money

How to Open a Restaurant with No Money

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Opening a restaurant is tough. According to a study conducted by Ohio State University, 26% of new restaurants fail in the first year, and 80% fail within their first five years. There are variety of reasons surmised for these disturbingly high statistics — from inexperience and poor customer service to larger economic woes and the

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The essential checklist to opening a restaurant

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Get our free easy-to-use essential checklist to opening a restaurant that outlines the tasks you should be tackling leading up to your grand opening.

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