Author : Clifford Bramble, Jr.
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 45,47 MB
Release : 2021-09-30
Category :
ISBN : 9780985689254
This book is a summary of the business side of restaurants. Taken from forty years of experience, author Cliff Bramble takes you on a journey of opening restaurants and the experiences one goes through when operating restaurants.
Author : Clifford Bramble
Publisher :
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 39,96 MB
Release : 2021-12-15
Category :
ISBN :
A best-selling business book from Cliff Bramble, an Atlanta award-winning restaurateur. You will surely love this book if you have read books like The Restaurant Manager's Handbook, Delivering the Digital Restaurant, Restaurant Success, or Setting the Table. "Great concise review for current operators and a must for anyone considering opening a restaurant!" - Karen Bremer, President, Georgia Restaurant Assn. "Whether you're opening or currently operating a restaurant business, this book provides sage advice and practical insights into what it takes to run a profitable restaurant, from one of Georgia's most respected restaurateurs." - Doug Turbush, Chef & Owner, Seed Hospitality Group. "I want all of my managers to buy a copy." - Chef Tom Catherall CMC "This is a must-read for anyone considering opening a restaurant - It's filled with knowledge one can only learn by living it." - Barbara Castiglia, Executive Editor, Modern Restaurant Management "It's like a more up-to-date version of Lesson's of Excellence by Charlie Trotter." - AJ Binion, Exec Chef, Noona, Duluth, GA On the tenth night of co-owning the first restaurant, Cliff thought they would run out of money. But, eight days later, there was a line at the front door, and for the next five years, the restaurant hit sales and record profits. Next, Cliff co-founded one of the best wine bars in Atlanta and then one of the best steakhouses in the United States. From there, he opened one of the best seafood restaurants in the county. Over the next fourteen years, he helped make the restaurants more profitable than the average independent restaurant, and the restaurants received local, regional, and national recognition. Now, in his best-selling business book, he offers eighteen steps to help businesses make more money while talking about the business side of restaurants. It's the business book every current or future entrepreneur needs. This book is a must-have if you are a student, manager, chef, or restaurant owner. There is no better time for this book than there is now. It arrives at a time when every restaurant owner is trying to save their business. The book's first part includes steps on contracts like the lease, operating agreements, term sheets, and general contractor. Next, it delves into operational costs, marketing, insurance, and accounting, to the financial reporting and build-out of a restaurant. The middle part of the book includes areas of analysis. The analysis consists of financial areas of the business, human resources, sales mixes, costs, and inventory information. The last part of the book is an analysis of areas that can suck a business dry. Topics like sales, labor, theft, and taxes are added to the book to increase awareness of all areas of business operations. Also included in the book are QR codes that take the reader to websites, forms, examples, and recommendations simply by scanning the code. Within the book are real-life stories by the author about happenings at restaurants. They break up the book's business tone with some interesting and unusual guest experiences. Several of the stories provide an insight into the issues restaurant operators face when serving their guests and understanding the psyche of individuals. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Cliff Bramble has been in the restaurant business for forty years. He is an award-winning restaurateur that previously co-founded one of the best steakhouses in the United States and has been recognized by the Georgia Restaurant Association as one of the top restaurateurs in Georgia.
Author : Sharon L. Fullen
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 38,59 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0910627363
Book & CD-ROM. Restaurants are one of the most frequently started small businesses, yet have one of the highest failure rates. A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as your firm's resume. The basic components include a current and proforma balance sheet, an income statement, and a cash flow analysis. It helps you allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make good business decisions. Because it provides specific and organised information about your company and how you will repay borrowed money, a good business plan is a crucial part of any loan application. Additionally, it informs personnel, suppliers, and others about your operations and goals. Despite the critical importance of a business plan, many entrepreneurs drag their feet when it comes to preparing a written document. They argue that their marketplace changes too fast for a business plan to be useful or that they just don't have enough time. But just as a builder won't begin construction without a blueprint, eager business owners shouldn't rush into new ventures without a business plan. The CD-ROM will cover the following subjects: Elements of a Business Plan, Cover sheet ,Statement of purpose, The Business, Description of The Restaurant, Marketing, Competition, Operating procedures, Personnel, Business insurance, Financial Data, Loan applications, Capital equipment and supply list, Balance sheet, Breakeven analysis, Pro-forma income projections (profit & loss statements), Three-year summary, Detail by month, first year, Detail by quarters, second and third years, Assumptions upon which projections were based, Pro-forma cash flow, Supporting Documents, For franchised businesses, a copy of franchise contract and all, supporting documents provided by the franchisor, Copy of proposed lease or purchase agreement for building space, Copy of licenses and other legal documents, Copy of resumes of all principals, Copies of letters of intent from suppliers, etc. A new study from The Ohio State University has found the restaurant industry failure rate between 1996 and 1999 to be between 57-61 percent over three years. Don't be a statistic on the wrong side, plan now for success with this new book and CD-Rom package.
Author : Michael Garvey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 2019-05-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1119605458
The easy way to successfully run a profitable restaurant Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers every aspect of getting started for aspiring restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you'll find all the advice you need to start and run a successful restaurant. Even if you don't know anything about cooking or running a business, you might still have a great idea for a restaurant and this handy guide will show you how to make your dream a reality. If you already own a restaurant, but want to see it get more successful, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers unbeatable tips and advice for bringing in hungry customers. From start to finish, you'll learn everything you need to know to succeed. New information on designing, re-designing, and equipping a restaurant with all the essentialsfrom the back of the house to the front of the house Determining whether to rent or buy restaurant property Updated information on setting up a bar and managing the wine list Profitable pointers on improving the bottom line The latest and greatest marketing and publicity options in a social-media world Managing and retaining key staff New and updated information on menu creation and the implementation of Federal labeling (when applicable), as well as infusing local, healthy, alternative cuisine to menu planning Running a Restaurant For Dummies gives you the scoop on the latest trends that chefs and restaurant operators can implement in their new or existing restaurants. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Running a Restaurant For Dummies (9781118027929). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics!
Author : Clifford Bramble, Jr.
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 30,83 MB
Release : 2022-02-11
Category :
ISBN : 9780985689285
Have you ever picked up a magazine, and after turning the pages see a full-page article of your competition? If you have, hopefully, you said to yourself, "If they can be in there, why can't I?"Cliff thought those exact words. So, he created a plan of attack, and he took action. The businesses he co-founded or founded were featured in magazines like Rhode Island Magazine, Food Arts, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Esquire, Details, Rachel Ray, Travel & Leisure, Atlanta Magazine, Playboy, Robb Report, and more. Cliff walks you through how he contacted the writers & how to get articles written about your restaurant or small business. This book is an excellent opportunity to learn how to be featured in magazines.The beginning of the book focuses on the opportunities of hiring a publicist. Additionally, we talk about how to get your business noticed and research future articles in upcoming monthly magazines. We also talk about Word-Of-Mouth marketing and how it can benefit your business.We also discuss the outlets available to businesses where they can pitch editors on their ideas and concepts with the hopes of being featured in the news. We also take a step into intangible marketing and some of the best ways marketing and credibility benefit a business.In the following chapters, we talk about website marketing and the accessible areas of the Internet that can help market you. It's a great avenue that lets the Internet work for you rather than you working for it. In addition, the website creates excellent analytics that assists business owners by providing them with important information on whether their marketing is working or not, and we review the best areas to help businesses.We also talk about the pre-opening and pre-existing tools of marketing a restaurant, specific timelines of items to do, and the best ways to get recognized. This is for currently open restaurants as well as opening soon restaurants. In the latter part of the book, we discuss social media opportunities, marketing to competitors, vendor marketing, email marketing, and local associations that can assist in getting you new customers.
Author : Roger Fields
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 38,62 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1607745593
This one-stop guide to opening a restaurant from an accountant-turned-restaurateur shows aspiring proprietors how to succeed in the crucial first year and beyond. The majority of restaurants fail, and those that succeed happened upon that mysterious X factor, right? Wrong! Roger Fields--money-guy, restaurant owner, and restaurant consultant--shows how eateries can get past that challenging first year and keep diners coming back for more. The only restaurant start-up guide written by a certified accountant, this book gives readers an edge when making key decisions about funding, location, hiring, menu-making, number-crunching, and turning a profit--complete with sample sales forecasts and operating budgets. This updated edition also includes strategies for capitalizing on the latest food, drink, and technology trends. Opening a restaurant isn't easy, but this realistic dreamer's guide helps set the table for lasting success.
Author : Robin Gagnon
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 16,92 MB
Release : 2011-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1617398144
'This is the definitive guide for anyone looking to enter the restaurant industry! Full of hands-on practical advice and real-life examples, Robin and Eric provide you with the expertise necessary to avoid common pitfalls and navigate your way to owning the restaurant of your dreams!' —Herb Mesa, Finalist, The Next Food Network Star, Season 6 'Outstanding work...presented in a bright and motivating style that is quite informative. Highly recommended reading for the food service entrepreneur.' —Henry L. Hicks, Certified business broker, fellow of the IBBA, past chairman of the board of the International Business Brokers Association, CEO of Georgia Business Associates, Inc., board member of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers Six out of every ten startup restaurants fail. Your restaurant should not be one of them. Veteran industry experts and restaurant brokers Eric and Robin Gagnon now present their guide to buying an existing restaurant so you can beat the odds. Readers will finish this book knowing how to acquire a restaurant in a way that is less painful, more profitable, and delivers a better return on their investment. With the help of this guide, you can soon satisfy your Appetite for Acquisition!
Author : Gabrielle Hamilton
Publisher : Random House
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 38,57 MB
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0812994108
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Gabrielle Hamilton, bestselling author of Blood, Bones & Butter, comes her eagerly anticipated cookbook debut filled with signature recipes from her celebrated New York City restaurant Prune. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE SEASON BY Time • O: The Oprah Magazine • Bon Appétit • Eater A self-trained cook turned James Beard Award–winning chef, Gabrielle Hamilton opened Prune on New York’s Lower East Side fifteen years ago to great acclaim and lines down the block, both of which continue today. A deeply personal and gracious restaurant, in both menu and philosophy, Prune uses the elements of home cooking and elevates them in unexpected ways. The result is delicious food that satisfies on many levels. Highly original in concept, execution, look, and feel, the Prune cookbook is an inspired replica of the restaurant’s kitchen binders. It is written to Gabrielle’s cooks in her distinctive voice, with as much instruction, encouragement, information, and scolding as you would find if you actually came to work at Prune as a line cook. The recipes have been tried, tasted, and tested dozens if not hundreds of times. Intended for the home cook as well as the kitchen professional, the instructions offer a range of signals for cooks—a head’s up on when you have gone too far, things to watch out for that could trip you up, suggestions on how to traverse certain uncomfortable parts of the journey to ultimately help get you to the final destination, an amazing dish. Complete with more than with more than 250 recipes and 250 color photographs, home cooks will find Prune’s most requested recipes—Grilled Head-on Shrimp with Anchovy Butter, Bread Heels and Pan Drippings Salad, Tongue and Octopus with Salsa Verde and Mimosa’d Egg, Roasted Capon on Garlic Crouton, Prune’s famous Bloody Mary (and all 10 variations). Plus, among other items, a chapter entitled “Garbage”—smart ways to repurpose foods that might have hit the garbage or stockpot in other restaurant kitchens but are turned into appetizing bites and notions at Prune. Featured here are the recipes, approach, philosophy, evolution, and nuances that make them distinctively Prune’s. Unconventional and honest, in both tone and content, this book is a welcome expression of the cookbook as we know it. Praise for Prune “Fresh, fascinating . . . entirely pleasurable . . . Since 1999, when the chef Gabrielle Hamilton put Triscuits and canned sardines on the first menu of her East Village bistro, Prune, she has nonchalantly broken countless rules of the food world. The rule that a successful restaurant must breed an empire. The rule that chefs who happen to be women should unconditionally support one another. The rule that great chefs don’t make great writers (with her memoir, Blood, Bones & Butter). And now, the rule that restaurant food has to be simplified and prettied up for home cooks in order to produce a useful, irresistible cookbook. . . . [Prune] is the closest thing to the bulging loose-leaf binder, stuck in a corner of almost every restaurant kitchen, ever to be printed and bound between cloth covers. (These happen to be a beautiful deep, dark magenta.)”—The New York Times “One of the most brilliantly minimalist cookbooks in recent memory . . . at once conveys the thrill of restaurant cooking and the wisdom of the author, while making for a charged reading experience.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Author : Corey Mintz
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 29,30 MB
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1541758420
A searing expose of the restaurant industry, and a path to a better, safer, happier meal. In the years before the pandemic, the restaurant business was booming. Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking. Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change. Then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the street-side patio, from the sweaty kitchen to the swarm of delivery vehicles buzzing about our cities, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity and charts a path to preserving the joy of eating out in a turbulent era.
Author : Danny Meyer
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 21,88 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0061868248
The bestselling business book from award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack Seventy-five percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons. Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe when he was 27, with a good idea and hopeful investors. He is now the co-owner of a restaurant empire. How did he do it? How did he beat the odds in one of the toughest trades around? In this landmark book, Danny shares the lessons he learned developing the dynamic philosophy he calls Enlightened Hospitality. The tenets of that philosophy, which emphasize strong in-house relationships as well as customer satisfaction, are applicable to anyone who works in any business. Whether you are a manager, an executive, or a waiter, Danny’s story and philosophy will help you become more effective and productive, while deepening your understanding and appreciation of a job well done. Setting the Table is landmark a motivational work from one of our era’s most gifted and insightful business leaders.
