From Concept to Opening: Complete Restaurant Startup Guide

• Get clear on your concept and brand
• Build a realistic pre-opening timeline
• Choose the right location and negotiate a lease
• Set up vendors, equipment, and supply chains
• Build a menu that’s profitable and operationally smart
• Establish systems, SOPs, and opening-day workflows
• Understand labor, scheduling, and how to staff smart
• Avoid the most common (and expensive) first-time mistakes

Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or already taking the first steps—this guide meets you exactly where you are.

• First-time restaurant owners
• Chefs opening their first brick-and-mortar
• Bar/lounge entrepreneurs
• Coffee shop or café startups
• Anyone who wants a roadmap, not guesswork

If you want a clear, organized playbook instead of feeling lost and overwhelmed, this book was written for you.