Restaurant Startup Information

I work in a persian cuisine, and i want to know if business is good in winter for dining restaurant?

Depends where you are located. If you are close to the beach, or in a tourist area, probably not. But other wise yes business will probably be good in the winter, especially around Christmas!

A woman walks into the restaurant you own, and is tripped up by a nail sticking out of the floorboards. She seems fine, but a week later she is back with an attorney and a neck brace. Apparently she hit her head in that fall, and isn’t doing so well. Or perhaps you are a mechanic and a customer wandered into your shop and cut his leg. Perhaps you own a pet store and a little girl got a nasty bite from sticking her fingers in the mouse cage. Whatever your business, liability is just a part of the cost of doing business.

It is almost impossible to run a business without liability insurance, and in many places it is a legal necessity as well. Business insurance covers liability cases so that a risk you cannot afford (like paying someone else’s medical bills) is replaced by one that you can afford (such as a monthly premium).

Other types of liability include fire legal liability, which means that you are the liable party in the case of a fire. If you forget to turn of a space heater before you head home for the night and this results in damage to your landlord’s property, then you are liable and the damages are covered by the fire legal liability part of your business insurance.

Liability is not the only type of insurance to be covered by business insurance. Business insurance can also function like a home owner’s insurance policy for the office, protecting the building (if you own it) and the equipment and possessions that are inside. What responsible homeowner does not have his home protected against fire? Shouldn’t the same precautions be taken for your business as well?

If your business were to be destroyed, a business insurance policy would cover things like desks, chairs, seating in your reception area, computers, equipment, and anything else of value that is a part of your business operation. Business insurance can also provide coverage against things like loss of income, earthquakes, and in some areas even flooding.

If a natural disaster takes your business away from you, then your business insurance policy is there like an umbrella, helping to protect you and your family from the losses and breaking your fall, so to speak. Your business insurance policy is there to help you rebuild and go on with your life.

If you are an employer, you are also required to have worker’s compensation insurance. This insurance protects you in the event that one of your employees in injured on the job. Your insurance will pay for treatments for your injured employee.

Other insurance might include insurance for your company vehicles in the case of an uninsured or underinsured driver, health insurance for yourself and your employees, and life insurance. Taking good care of your employees and offering benefits to them is a sure way to attract and keep the best employees possible.

One little accident could just about destroy a small business unless that business is insured against the disaster. If you could prevent an emergency situation, why wouldn’t you? Taking care to make sure that your business is insured properly and thoroughly is only one step toward running a successful business, but it is a vital one. Insurance is not an option, it is a necessity.

Casey Yew
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/business-insurance-is-not-an-option-it-is-a-necessity-77459.html

I’m looking for tools and ideas to help bring more customers into my Italian Restaurant more often.

make a record and number of every customer who enters ur door(mobile number,birthday, aniversary)and mesage him on the ocation do it with sms software .ur frst aim should be who enters ones will be back again .so give him importance every time he visits.

try to make ur interior as concept interior which should change a little bit evry rotation day so that it reflect some change

try to figure out the impresion of ur food on them and were are they not happy

chose any day of week and give discounts for example 10 % discount who walks in with 2 girl children ,above 60 couple,with green t shirt ,who has beautiful smile .

give ballons for the children

make ur menu withcover page which should show ur integrents unique from athers and tatthey are healthier in any way ……..taht depends upon you (as u had to explain that when asked )

give a slip to evry customer which should conclude a food tip.as a tip a day

many more things are there as no need of any advertisemet if ur walkin customers are happy then they only do ur add coz food conects heart and mind equaly ……..

am a food freak and watch all restrants very closely …

The Grupo Mayan country called Mexico is flourishing. Perhaps it’s evident by the fact that one of the first civilizations started here. There are also countless business opportunities that you can find here, and it’s definitely bringing in investors all over the world. 

However, there’s a catch: doing business here is different from how you do it someplace else. The Grupo Mayan people have their own culture, which they also bring with them when they talk to prospective partners. If you want to be more successful in closing transactions, keep in mind these following tips:

1. Address them by their titles or family name. First names are only meant to be spoken by friends and family members, not by business partners. Thus, you should address him on his family name or title such as “doctor” or “engineer.” Moreover, you should wait for them to say your first name before you do. 

2. Set a meeting during breakfast. You can go to a Grupo Mayan restaurant and reserve a table for two or more, depending on how many people are coming, during breakfast time. Lunch is usually expensive, and since you’re the one inviting, you have to foot the bill. Moreover, people have clearer heads early in the morning, and you can definitely stick to the agenda. These people have other things to attend to. 

3. Meet them in your prospect’s place of choice. You want your business partner to be as comfortable as possible. Thus, give him the chance to pick the place. If he can’t come up with one, you can always recommend any of the Grupo Mayan establishments, such as a restaurant or a café. These are considered to be neutral places. 

4. Look for a prospect even before you go to Mexico. Even before you go to this Grupo Mayan nation, you should already have a business lead. It will definitely help you save time and effort in looking for one. You may even have more time to go sightseeing and turn your business trip into a Mexican vacation. 

To get contacts, you can rely on the power of your own network. Perhaps a friend of yours knows someone who is currently in Mexico, and he can introduce you to him. You can also look them over in business forums over the Internet. There could be somebody else who is also searching for a partner, and you are it. 

5. Confirm meetings. This practice is not only done in Mexico, but in different parts of the world as well. Again, these people are always busy, and you can’t call them up for a surprise meeting. In fact, you need someone who can vouch for you before you can organize one. Make a call at least a week before the scheduled appointment. You also need to phone back two days before the date to confirm. 

Your browser may not support display of this image.Mexican business culture is something to be respected. As long as you can extend courtesy to their practices and follow them even if they are completely different from yours, there’s a huge chance that you will go back to your office with a huge smile on your face.

irinaM
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/doing-business-in-mexico-learn-how-to-close-deals-more-effectively-725564.html

Prepare good food that people like to eat, in a clean environment, with friendly service, at an affordable price.

Im a young business enthusiast who has a basic plan down for a restaurant. The only thing i need to do before presenting my plan is an accurate interpretation of legal documents that i need to sign to become a official business.

If you don’t have serious restaurant experience, don’t do it. Restaurants open and close all the time, most new ones don’t make it.

With any business you need to ensure you have the correct form of business insurance. With a restaurant you need to have restaurant insurance which covers you for general liability, food contamination, interruption of business, the property and so on. Restaurant insurance is different than general business insurance as general business insurance may not protect you for serving food or storing stock within the restaurant premises  

An example of a basic restaurant insurance policy

Every restaurant insurance policy differs depending on the insurance company, the size of your restaurant, whether you serve alcohol and so on. Most restaurant insurance policies offer the following:

- General Liability
- Alcohol Cover
- Property Cover (Building and Contents)
- Spoilage Cover
- Business Income
- Workers Compensation

This type of basic cover can cost anywhere from £2500 and upwards per year depending on the specifics of your insurance policy.

10 Questions to ask about your Restaurant Insurance policy

When taking out your restaurant insurance it is advised to check with the insurance company that the policy covers certain things, this can do done by asking these following questions:

1) What is covered in this restaurant insurance policy?
2) What are the exclusions?
3) How many claims can you make within the policy time frame?
4) Does the policy cover a vehicle used in the restaurant, such as a take away delivery van?
5) Is there a maximum amount of staff I can employ under this policy?
6) Are games and fruit machines covered?
7) Are we covered hosting a public BBQ in the summertime?
8) Is the car park and furniture in the garden covered?
9) If our freezers and refrigerators go down due to electrical faults am I covered for this?
10) I have a childrens play area, is this covered within he policy as well?

Diana Wright
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/restaurant-insurance-what-you-need-to-know-728375.html

I’m staring a small restaurant be myself and was considering a S corporation, when someone mentioned that a Limited liability company may be better.

You may want to anticipate what your future needs will be and what you plan on doing with your business and then decide on an LLC or S-Corp. Both have limited liability. One does not hold more protection than the other. There are different rules on the Federal side which is what you should be concerned about. State issues are a concern but for tax purposes focus on Federal first.

Shareholder’s normally do go on payroll for an S-Corp and can recieve dividends too but, both are taxed, just taxed differently. For payroll there are the normal withholding (FICA, Federal & State Taxes) deducted from each check. Dividends ARE TAXED at the capital gain rates which is currently 15%. Before you get excited about the 15% on capital gains…keep in mind IRS would not be happy to see a shareholder ONLY taking dividends and not salary. There are special rule the IRS put in place just for S-Corps. There salary can’t be to high NOR can it be to low…… Dividends do not have to be taken out of an S-Corp. It’s up to the discrection of the shareholder(s).

For an LLC, draws are usually take and quarterly estimated tax payments are paid to the IRS and state. You do have to pay self employment tax. Self employment tax is basically the FICA that would have been deducted out your paycheck plus the amount of FICA your employer would have pay. You do get to deduct one half of self employment tax to arrive at you AGI (Ajusted Gross Income)

One benefit of being an LLC (Single Member) is that it does not need file it’s own tax return but can go on your individual tax return on Sch C. That alone with save some accounting fees. There are various differences is what you can within each of the entities. It’s not like "well I am just starting out so I will do an LLC and then move up to an S-Corp when I bigger". An S-Corp is not a step up. It would benefit you to consult with an accountant even if it’s just for a one time meeting to discuss what would benefit you more. I can you that I am suggesting LLC’s to all my clients. I several clients that are fairly large and are LLC’s.

And no matter what kind of entity you choose…..Liability Insurance is a must!!! Good luck!!

With any business you need to ensure you have the correct form of business insurance. With a restaurant you need to have restaurant insurance which covers you for general liability, food contamination, interruption of business, the property and so on. Restaurant insurance is different than general business insurance as general business insurance may not protect you for serving food or storing stock within the restaurant premises  

An example of a basic restaurant insurance policy

Every restaurant insurance policy differs depending on the insurance company, the size of your restaurant, whether you serve alcohol and so on. Most restaurant insurance policies offer the following:

- General Liability
- Alcohol Cover
- Property Cover (Building and Contents)
- Spoilage Cover
- Business Income
- Workers Compensation

This type of basic cover can cost anywhere from £2500 and upwards per year depending on the specifics of your insurance policy.

10 Questions to ask about your Restaurant Insurance policy

When taking out your restaurant insurance it is advised to check with the insurance company that the policy covers certain things, this can do done by asking these following questions:

1) What is covered in this restaurant insurance policy?
2) What are the exclusions?
3) How many claims can you make within the policy time frame?
4) Does the policy cover a vehicle used in the restaurant, such as a take away delivery van?
5) Is there a maximum amount of staff I can employ under this policy?
6) Are games and fruit machines covered?
7) Are we covered hosting a public BBQ in the summertime?
8) Is the car park and furniture in the garden covered?
9) If our freezers and refrigerators go down due to electrical faults am I covered for this?
10) I have a childrens play area, is this covered within he policy as well?

Diana Wright
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/restaurant-insurance-what-you-need-to-know-728375.html

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