"Internationally known restaurant consultant Peter Rainsford and business planning guru David "Andy" Bangs team up to offer this practical "what to do" and "when to do it" planning guide for opening your very own restaurant, from conception to start-up. Filled with step-by-step instructions for creating a detailed restaurant business plan complete with financials, The Restaurant Start-Up Guide will help you determine what type of restaurant to start, what focus to bring to your restaurant, what market to target for your restaurant, how to find the best location, how to develop your menu, and much, much more! Tricks of the trade - including practical anecdotes, dos and don'ts, tips and secrets from an array of savvy, successful restaurateurs - make The Restaurant Start-Up Guide the ultimate handbook for beginning restaurateurs."--Jacket.