What is the detailed process of opening a restaurant business?

The detailed process of opening a restaurant business includes the following steps:

Creative and planning stage: determine the catering type and theme, site selection, evaluate market demand and population flow, prepare business plan and evaluate investment risk.

Preparatory stage: apply for business license and various permits, lease or purchase venues, decorate and design and purchase equipment, furniture, kitchen utensils, etc.

Supplier selection stage: select suppliers of food, beverage and supplies, reach cooperation agreements with suppliers, make purchasing plans and manage suppliers.

Menu design stage: design the menu and evaluate the cost of dishes, as well as formulate preferential promotion plans.

Recruitment stage: recruit waiters, cooks, cleaners and other employees, formulate employee manuals and work specifications, and conduct training and safety education.

Marketing publicity stage: make advertising publicity plan, carry out pre-opening and post-opening publicity activities, and establish social media and online marketing channels.

Preparation stage for business opening: trial operation, provision of marketing materials, formulation of procurement plans, staff training, etc.

Formal opening stage: officially open as planned, carry out customer relationship management and marketing, and adjust and optimize according to the operation situation.

The above is the general process of opening a restaurant business, and the specific steps may vary according to the types of industries and regions, so entrepreneurs need to adjust and optimize according to the actual situation.