Develop a business plan: This includes defining the concept, target market, menu, pricing strategy, marketing plan, CSR, and financial projections.
Choose a suitable location + Restaurant concept design: The location should be easily accessible, have high foot traffic, and parking, and fit the restaurant concept, can be a ghost kitchen as well.
Hire and train staff + Improve quality service: This includes hiring a chef, kitchen staff, servers, and bartenders. Proper training is crucial for delivering quality service.
Market the restaurant + Build a strong online presence: This includes creating a website, social media accounts, and advertising in local publications.
Set up a legal structure: This involves registering the business and obtaining any necessary tax IDs. The last step of a restaurant, if the restaurant is still not growing or big enough, registering can be costly due to the tax and other expenses for the process. But if you want your business to be legal, registration is a must.