Few industries are more competitive than foodservice, where only one in three new restaurants survives past the fifth year of business, according to Statistics Canada. Aspiring restaurateurs now have a new resource to improve their chances of business success — a comprehensive Restaurant Start-Up Kit launched today by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA).
"While there's no single recipe for success, solid research and planning are important first steps for anyone considering a new restaurant business," says Jill Holroyd, CRFA's Vice President of Research and Communications. "The Restaurant Start-Up Kit is a uniquely Canadian product, designed to meet the specific information needs of Canadian entrepreneurs."
Opening a new restaurant involves more than planning the menu and selecting the décor – there are municipal building regulations, health and safety inspections, employee training programs, business plans, demographics research and marketing campaigns to consider. The Restaurant Start-Up Kit addresses these concerns and more, with user-friendly resource books and business forms on CD-ROM.
The Restaurant Start-Up Kit is a good value and includes free shipping and handling. It can be ordered online at Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, or by calling 1-800-387-5649, ext. 4215. The kit includes:
- Start and Run a Restaurant Business, B. Cooper, B. Floody, G. McNeill (Self-Counsel Press, 2005) with accompanying CD-ROM
- Financial Management 101: Get A Grip on Your Business Numbers, A. Mohr (Self-Counsel Press, 2004)
- Canadian Legal Guide for Small Business, N. Swais (Self-Counsel Press, 2005)
- Foodservice Facts Magazine
- CRFA's Foodservice Buyers Guide for 2006
- Small Business Forms on CD-ROM
- Partnership Agreement Forms on CD-ROM
The Restaurant Start-Up Kit may help make the transition of becoming a business owner less complicated and confusing. With many of the necessary resources right at your fingertips, you'll be better equipped to face the competitive food industry and start with your best foot forward.
