Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

Restaurant development involves planning details for many practical issues instead of just choosing a style of cuisine. Choosing whether a restaurant focuses on upscale, casual or fast food is ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. PeopleImages ...

For the year and a half before he opened Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee in North Andover, Massachusetts, Danny Azzarello worked on his business plan. By the time he opened the doors on the breakfast ...

IMARC Group's“Restaurant Business Plan and Project Report 2025” offers a comprehensive framework for establishing a successful restaurant business. This in-depth report covers critical aspects such as ...

Starting a business can be a daunting undertaking. As with so many large projects, one of the most difficult challenges is just getting started, and one of the best ways to start is by putting ...

Starting a restaurant can be a bit daunting. Our guide’s instructions explain what to know and expect at each step. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

LAS CRUCES >> As with any other small business, a new restaurant needs a thoroughly researched business plan. But entrepreneurs who expect to use their business plan to secure financing for the new ...

Mary King’s 14-year hospitality career spanned from coffee shops to food trucks and mom and pop shops to Michelin-starred restaurants. Mary has written restaurant management advice for Fit Small ...

Restaurants are businesses with high overhead costs and a high potential for waste. The two largest expense categories are labor and food and beverage. Food and beverage expenses are categorized on ...

Whether you want to create the next unicorn startup or lay the groundwork for a successful and sustainable business, the process starts with your business plan. While knowing what to include is ...

The spatial distribution of a restaurant or bar is essential to its success. Faced with this design challenge, several architects have experimented and proposed configurations that both enhance the ...