Description

Anyone thinking about serving food and drink to the public, whether it's a full-service restaurant, a food truck or home kitchen food business, needs to understand the basics of operating a successful establishment. This is a 3 hour introductory course covering the basics of starting a food business, 

You will learn and discuss:: 

• Choosing Your Concept 
• Researching Your Target Market 
• Demographics 
• Planning Your Restaurant and Design Layout 
• Planning for Equipment and Supplies 
• Staffing Needs 
• Budget 
• Location, Location, Location 
• Incorporation Business Licenses and Permits 
• Planning the Menu 
• Choosing Your Technology Tools 
• Marketing and Advertising 

No fee -- sponsored by Comerica Bank.  

Class Presenters 

Leland Dear - My 33+ years of expertise in the California Bay Area is in the 4 Rs - Retail, Restaurant, Real Estate and now Retirement. I can help you with the following: - Strategies on business plans for startup retail or restaurant businesses. - Business strategies on identifying problems and solutions for sales, marketing, operations, customer service, cost cutting, maximizing profits and succession... 

Danny Palacios - I mentor new and existing entrepreneurs to conceive, develop and expand their business. I have over twelve years experience in sales-optimization and owning and operating restaurants. 

Areas of expertise include: concept development; menu development; site selection; restaurant design. 

Registration Fee: Free

https://www.score.org/eastbay/event/lessons-learned-starting-running-restaurants-4