Recommended Startup Steps for a Restaurant
- Create a business plan with financial projections
- Establish an LLC or DBA
- Decide on a type of restaurant (franchise, carry out, food truck and/or “brick and mortar”)
- Contact Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for market analysis/foot traffic and business mentoring
- Set up a bank account in the business name
- Secure partners or investors, if needed
- Secure financing/start-up capital, if needed
- Find a location, if needed
- Check for necessary permits based on location
- Complete ServSafe® training and certification
- Create a website, if needed
- Claim your business listing with Google
- Hire employees
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