Start Up Your Restaurant: The Definitive Guide for Anyone Who Dreams of Running Their Own Restaurant

by Jayanth Narayanan, Priya Bala

'This book is for every budding restaurateur, who, for some strange reason, insists on reinventing the wheel for lack of better guidance. It provides just the right insights and tips that may prevent one from committing mistakes that are committed all too often. It's a reminder that passion and hobby alone do not a restaurant make.'- Manu Chandra, Chef Partner, The Fatty Bao & Monkey Bar

'Having overseen the launch and operations of flagship restaurants and witnessed the evolution of several other dining establishments, I can say it's one thing to start a restaurant, and another to run it like a charm. What pays off in both stages is preparation -- comprehensive groundwork coupled with a sound grasp of finances, regulations, team-building, infrastructure, aesthetics, and standards of service and technology. Start Up Your Restaurant has it all covered. Priya and Jayanth combine their priceless insights and practical knowledge in this invaluable guide to navigating the unique terrain of the Indianrestaurant ecosystem.'- Gautam Anand, Executive Director, ITC Hotels

'I should open a restaurant!'How frequently have you said that? Be it a cafe, a takeaway or a gourmet destination, the food business exerts a magnetic pull that few others do. Whether you are a food enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking for a clever business idea, the restaurant business promises adventure and endless possibilities. But creating that dream restaurant packed with happy people, which also rakes in the money, requires more than just passion - it calls for astute planning and rigorous execution.Choosing a smart ideaFunding and financePicking the perfect locationSetting up the spaceHiring the right peopleGetting licencesWorking with vendors and ensuring quality controlLaunching and marketingPacked with great tips and fun to read, this step-by-step guide from experts Jayanth Narayanan and Priya Bala will help you navigate therestaurant business with ease and efficiency.

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2016

Reviews

[Seeraj Shaikh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think all of what is required to open or atleast have a rough insight into what goes on into a food serving/restaurant business has been captured in a very simple and unique way in this book.

You can cruise through the pages but I suggest if you’re someone who wants to have his/her own place (which probably would be the only reason you bought this book) should take each chapter at a time and plan out your line of action in the direction of having your own restaurant.

[Navneet Goel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well written book with each step clearly stating how to start a restaurant. Be it financial model or marketing tricks or hiring employees. If you are thinking of being a restaurateur then give it a read.

[VK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complete Guide for Aspires of Starting or Owning restaurant.

[Suraj Salimath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional Book For New Entrepreneur!

Excellent Book for Learning Restaurant Buisness! Good Work by Priya Bala and Team...The book is well structured and deserves a read.

[Amit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice reading

Practical book at challenges and opps in food business. Also provided solutions. Nuce boik to read. Thank you for writting it.

[Axay Pithava · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for understanding restaurant business and all aspects of it...only book which made in Indian context

[VijayGopi Ramachandran · Rating 4 out of 5]

a guide that can serve to any business you start and a through one for the restauranter

[Ninghoujam Makjal]

Excellent Book

Excellent book for Starting a restaurant or exploring how restaurant works in India. The writer has cover all aspects for anyone looking for running a restaurant.

[Pratap · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for anyone who wants to open a restaurant. And a book to read for who are already in the business to check if they were missing anything.