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Restaurant Center

Why Now is the Time to Open a Restaurant
Rents are dropping, talented chefs are up for grabs and, most important, smarter diners are looking for value, not glitz.
Guide Your Business to The Top
Get Past the 'Budget' Roadblock
When the value of your offer exceeds the value of their money, you'll get the sale.


Spend Smart to Grow Smart
Don't jump into expansion without making sure to cover your bases.



More Guides:
Restaurant Planning Tools
Restaurant Checklists
Make sure you have everything you need to start your restaurant with our handy free checklists:
Restaurant Floor Plans
How will you lay out your space? Take a look at these sample floor plans:

Sample checklists & floor plans from our Restaurant Startup Guide.
Success Stories

A Tall Glass of Green
Green isn't just for tea anymore. Break into the beverage industry and find success in going green--from the ground (water) up.
 
That's a Starbucks?
When the coffee giant opened a 'stealth' outlet in its own hometown, it was the espresso shot heard around the world.
 
Top 2009 Food Franchises
Top 5 Full-Service Franchises
  1. Denny’s Inc.
  2. CiCi's Pizza
  3. Golden Corral
  4. Huddle House
  5. Beef 'O' Brady's
Top 5 Quick-Service Franchises
  1. Subway
  2. McDonald's
  3. Sonic Drive In Restaurants
  4. Pizza Hut
  5. Papa John’s Int’l Inc.
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