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Restaurant Business Plan Template
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Restaurant Business Plan
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What is a Restaurant Business Plan?
A restaurant business plan is a plan to start and/or grow your restaurant business. Among other things, it outlines your business concept, identifies your target market, presents your marketing plan and details your financial projections.
What are the Main Types of Restaurants?
There are many types of restaurant businesses which vary based on their service style. Restaurants can range in type from fast food, fast casual, moderate casual, fine dining, and bar and restaurant types.
Restaurants also come in a variety of different ethnic or themed categories, such as Mexican restaurants, Asian restaurants, American, etc. Some restaurants also go mobile and have food trucks.
How Do You Get Funding for Your Restaurant Business Plan?
Restaurant businesses are most likely to receive funding from banks or independent restaurant investors. Typically you will find a local bank and present your restaurant business plan to them. Most independent restaurant investors are in the restaurant business already and can be a valuable resource for advice and help with your business plan.
Another option for a restaurant business is to obtain a small business loan. SBA loans are a popular option as they offer longer loan terms with lower interest rates.
Sample Business Plan for a Restaurant Owner
Below is a business plan example to help you create each section of a comprehensive restaurant business plan.
Executive Summary
Business overview.
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is a new restaurant and steakhouse located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The menu of Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will include bistro-type dishes that are authentically created and crafted by acclaimed Chef Peter Logan. It will be located in the trendy part of town, known as the Plaza District. The restaurant will be surrounded by classy art galleries, live theater, high-end restaurants and bars, and expensive shopping.
Owned by emerging restaurant operators Chef Peter Logan and Anastasia Gillette, Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse’s mission is to become Oklahoma City’s best, new business for patrons to celebrate their next big event, have a nice date night, or gather with friends or family for a fun evening while dining over finely crafted entrees, desserts, and cocktails.
Products Served
The following are the menu items to be offered by Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse:
- Soups & Salads
- Gourmet sides
- Wine, Beer & Spirits
A sample menu can be found in the Appendix of this business plan.
Customer Focus
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will target adult men and women between the ages of 21 – 65 with disposable income in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Within this demographic are millennials, young professionals, newlyweds, young families, more established families, and retirees. Because of the pricing structure of the menu, the patrons will likely be upper middle class to the wealthy population of Oklahoma City.
Management Team
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is owned and operated by fellow Oklahoma City natives and culinary enthusiasts, Chef Peter Logan and Anastasia Gillette. Both come with a unique skill set and complement each other perfectly. They formerly worked together at another OKC fine dining establishment and made a great team for serving guests delectable food and wine while ensuring the highest level of customer service.
Chef Peter will manage the kitchen operations of Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse, while Anastasia will oversee front of the house operations, maintain and ensure customer service, and manage all reservations.
Financial Highlights
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is seeking $300,000 in debt financing to open its start-up restaurant. The funding will be dedicated for the build-out and restaurant design, kitchen, bar and lounge, as well as cooking supplies and equipment, working capital, three months worth of payroll expenses and opening inventory. The breakout of the funding is below:
- Restaurant Build-Out and Design – $100,000
- Kitchen supplies and equipment – $100,000
- Opening inventory – $25,000
- Working capital (to include 3 months of overhead expenses) – $25,000
- Marketing (advertising agency) – $25,000
- Accounting firm (3 months worth and establishment/permitting of business) – $25,000
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Company Overview
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is a new restaurant and steakhouse located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will serve a wide variety of dishes and beverages and will cater to the upper middle class to wealthier population of Oklahoma City. The menu of Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will include bistro-type dishes that are authentically created and crafted by acclaimed Chef Peter Logan. It will be located in the trendy part of town, known as the Plaza District. The Plaza District is one of Oklahoma’s trendy neighborhoods and is considered the “it” area for newlyweds, millennials, professionals, and young singles. The restaurant will be surrounded by classy art galleries, live theater, high-end restaurants and bars, and expensive shopping.
Owned by emerging restaurant operators Chef Peter Logan and Anastasia Gillette, the restaurant’s mission statement is to become the best new steak restaurant in OKC. The following are the types of menu items Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will serve- shareables, steaks, soups, gourmet sides and salads.
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse History
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is owned by two Oklahoma City natives, Chef Peter Logan and Anastasia Gillette. They have both worked around the country in fine dining establishments and have a combined twenty years in the restaurant industry. Upon working alongside each other at another fine dining establishment in Oklahoma City, the two of them became good friends and decided to venture into owning their own restaurant.
Chef Peter is the kitchen guru and critically acclaimed chef, while Anastasia manages the front of the house and is a certified Sommelier. Together, with both of their expertise and knowledge, Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is destined to become Oklahoma City’s next big restaurant.
Industry Analysis
The restaurant industry is expected to grow to over $220 billion in the next five years.
Consumer spending is projected to grow. The Consumer Confidence Index, a leading indicator of spending patterns, is expected to also grow strongly, which will boost industry growth over the next five years. The growth in consumer confidence also suggests that more consumers may opt to segment their disposable income to eating outside the home.
Additionally, an increase in the number of households earning more than $100,000 annually further contributes to the industry growth, supporting industry operators that offer more niche, higher-end products. This group is expected to continue to grow in size over the next five years.
The urban population represents a large market for the industry. Specifically, time-strapped individuals living in urban areas will likely frequent industry establishments to save time on cooking. The urban population is expected to increase, representing a potential opportunity for the industry.
Customer Analysis
Demographic profile of target market.
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will target adult men and women between the ages of 21 – 65 with disposable income in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Within this demographic are millennials, young professionals, newlyweds, young families, more established families, and retirees. Because of the pricing structure of the menu, the patrons will likely be upper middle class to the wealthy population of Oklahoma City.
Customer Segmentation
The target audience for Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will primarily include the following customer profile:
- Upper middle class to wealthier population
- Millennials
- Young professionals
- Households with an average income of at least $75k
- Foodies and culture enthusiasts
Competitive Analysis
Direct and indirect competitors.
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will be competing with other restaurants in Oklahoma City. A profile of each of our direct competitors is below.
Located in the trendy area known as the Plaza District, The Press has reimagined our favorite foods of the surrounding regions through the lens of home.
The menu consists of appetizers, soups, burgers and sandwiches, bowls, main dishes, sides, desserts, and a large selection of alcoholic beverages. The Press serves craft beer, domestic beer, wine spritzers, house cocktails, wine, and mimosas. They also offer brunch. The menu of The Press is affordable with the most expensive dish being $16. The wine menu is also not pretentious as the wine is sold either by the glass or bottle, with the most expensive bottle being $52 for the Gruet Sparkling Brut Rose.
Oak & Ore
Oak & Ore is a craft beer and restaurant in OKC’s Plaza District. They have a 36-tap beer selection and offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dining options. Oak & Ore offers a rotating, 36-tap selection of their favorite brews from Oklahoma and around the world. Each beer is thoughtfully paired with a craft beer-inspired restaurant experience.
The food menu of Oak & Ore offers starters, salads, wings, fried chicken, sandwiches, tacos, banh mi, and sides. They also have a selection of kids dishes so the whole family can enjoy comfort food while sampling one of their delectable beers.
The Mule OKC
The Mule is a casual, hip restaurant offering a large beer and cocktail menu plus sandwiches and more. Located in the constantly growing and buzzing hub that is the Plaza District, The Mule takes the timeless favorite and contorts it into a whole menu of wild offerings.
There is also a fantastic assortment of soups offered and The Mule shakes up a seasonal list of cocktails designed by their bar staff. During the winter months, patrons can stave off the cold with their versions of hot toddies and buttered rum. For the beer drinkers, they always have a reliable line-up of fresh cold brews on draft, as well as a wide selection of can.
Competitive Advantage
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse offers several advantages over its competition. Those advantages are:
- Gourmet dishes elegantly prepared to the finest standard.
- Selection of steaks sourced from local Oklahoma farms.
- An exclusive and unique wine menu that includes a wine selection of all price points.
- Highly sought after location: Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will be located in the trendy and attractive neighborhood known as The Plaza District.
- Trendy, welcoming, and energetic ambiance that will be perfect for a night out or a celebration.
Marketing Plan
Promotions strategy.
The marketing strategy for Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is as follows:
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse’s location is a promotions strategy in itself. The Plaza District is a destination spot for locals, tourists, and anyone looking for the trendiest food fare in Oklahoma City. The Plaza District is home to OKC’s most popular bars and restaurants, art galleries, theaters, and boutique shopping. The millennials, young professionals, and foodies will frequent Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse for the location itself.
Social Media
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will use social media to cater to the millennials and Oklahoma City residents. Chef Peter and Anastasia plan to hire an advertising agency to take professional photographs of the menu items and location to create appealing posts to reach a greater audience. The posts will include pictures of the menu items, as well as upcoming featured options.
SEO Website Marketing
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse plans to invest funds into maintaining a strong SEO presence on search engines like Google and Bing. When a person types in “local fine dining restaurant” or “Oklahoma City restaurant”, Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will appear in the top three choices. The website will include the full menu, location, hours, and lots of pictures of the food, drinks, and steaks.
Third Party Delivery Sites
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will maintain a presence on sites like GrubHub, Uber Eats, Doordash, and Postmates so that people looking for local food to be delivered will see Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse listed near the top.
Operations Plan
Operation functions:.
The company will hire the following:
- 4 sous chefs
- 2 bartenders
- 2 hostesses
- The company will hire an advertising agency and an accounting firm
Milestones:
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse aims to open in the next 6 months. The following are the milestones needed in order to obtain this goal.
7/1/202X – Execute lease for prime location in the Plaza District.
7/2/202X – Begin construction of restaurant build-out.
7/10/202X – Finalize menu.
7/17/202X – Hire advertising company to begin developing marketing efforts.
8/15/202X – Start of marketing campaign
8/22/202X – Final walk-thru of completed restaurant build-out.
8/25/202X – Hire the entire team of sous chefs, servers, and bussers.
9/1/202X – Decoration and set up of restaurant.
9/15/202X – Grand Opening of Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will be owned and operated by Chef Peter Logan and Anastasia Gillette. Each will have a 50% ownership stake in the restaurant.
Chef Peter Logan, Co-Owner
Chef Peter Logan is an Oklahoma City native and has been in the restaurant industry for over ten years. He was trained in a prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy in San Francisco and has worked in some of the nation’s most prestigious fine dining restaurants. His tenure has took him from the west coast to the east coast, and now he’s back doing what he loves in his hometown of Oklahoma City.
Chef Peter will manage the kitchen operations of Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse. He will train and oversee the sous chefs, manage inventory, place food inventory orders, deal with the local food vendors, and ensure the highest customer satisfaction with the food.
Anastasia Gillette, Co-Owner
Anastasia Gillette was born and raised in Oklahoma City and has garnered over ten years in the industry as well. While in college, Anastasia worked as a hostess at one of the area’s most prestigious restaurant establishments. While there, she was eventually promoted to Front of the House Manager where she oversaw the hostesses, servers, bussers, bartenders, and reservations. Her passion always led to the beverage portion of the restaurant so she obtained her Sommelier certificate in 2019. With her wine education, Anastasia is able to cultivate an interesting and elegant wine selection for the restaurant.
Anastasia will oversee front of the house operations, maintain and ensure customer service, and manage all reservations. She will also be in charge of the bar and wine ordering, training of front of the house staff, and will manage the restaurant’s social media accounts once they are set up.
Financial Plan
Key revenue & costs.
The revenue drivers for Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse will come from the food and drink menu items being offered daily.
The cost drivers will be the ingredients and products needed to make the menu items as well as the cooking materials. A significant cost driver is the fine dining equipment, serving dishes, and beer and wine glasses. Other cost drivers will be the overhead expenses of payroll for the employees, accounting firm, and cost of the advertising agency.
Funding Requirements and Use of Funds
Bluehorn Restaurant & Steakhouse is seeking $300,000 in debt financing to open its start-up restaurant. The breakout of the funding is below:
Financial Projections
Income statement.
FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5 | ||
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Revenues | ||||||
Total Revenues | $360,000 | $793,728 | $875,006 | $964,606 | $1,063,382 | |
Expenses & Costs | ||||||
Cost of goods sold | $64,800 | $142,871 | $157,501 | $173,629 | $191,409 | |
Lease | $50,000 | $51,250 | $52,531 | $53,845 | $55,191 | |
Marketing | $10,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | |
Salaries | $157,015 | $214,030 | $235,968 | $247,766 | $260,155 | |
Initial expenditure | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Total Expenses & Costs | $291,815 | $416,151 | $454,000 | $483,240 | $514,754 | |
EBITDA | $68,185 | $377,577 | $421,005 | $481,366 | $548,628 | |
Depreciation | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | |
EBIT | $41,025 | $350,417 | $393,845 | $454,206 | $521,468 | |
Interest | $23,462 | $20,529 | $17,596 | $14,664 | $11,731 | |
PRETAX INCOME | $17,563 | $329,888 | $376,249 | $439,543 | $509,737 | |
Net Operating Loss | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Use of Net Operating Loss | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Taxable Income | $17,563 | $329,888 | $376,249 | $439,543 | $509,737 | |
Income Tax Expense | $6,147 | $115,461 | $131,687 | $153,840 | $178,408 | |
NET INCOME | $11,416 | $214,427 | $244,562 | $285,703 | $331,329 |
Balance Sheet
FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5 | ||
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ASSETS | ||||||
Cash | $154,257 | $348,760 | $573,195 | $838,550 | $1,149,286 | |
Accounts receivable | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Inventory | $30,000 | $33,072 | $36,459 | $40,192 | $44,308 | |
Total Current Assets | $184,257 | $381,832 | $609,654 | $878,742 | $1,193,594 | |
Fixed assets | $180,950 | $180,950 | $180,950 | $180,950 | $180,950 | |
Depreciation | $27,160 | $54,320 | $81,480 | $108,640 | $135,800 | |
Net fixed assets | $153,790 | $126,630 | $99,470 | $72,310 | $45,150 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | $338,047 | $508,462 | $709,124 | $951,052 | $1,238,744 | |
LIABILITIES & EQUITY | ||||||
Debt | $315,831 | $270,713 | $225,594 | $180,475 | $135,356 | |
Accounts payable | $10,800 | $11,906 | $13,125 | $14,469 | $15,951 | |
Total Liability | $326,631 | $282,618 | $238,719 | $194,944 | $151,307 | |
Share Capital | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Retained earnings | $11,416 | $225,843 | $470,405 | $756,108 | $1,087,437 | |
Total Equity | $11,416 | $225,843 | $470,405 | $756,108 | $1,087,437 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | $338,047 | $508,462 | $709,124 | $951,052 | $1,238,744 |
Cash Flow Statement
FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5 | ||
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS | ||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $11,416 | $214,427 | $244,562 | $285,703 | $331,329 | |
Change in working capital | ($19,200) | ($1,966) | ($2,167) | ($2,389) | ($2,634) | |
Depreciation | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | |
Net Cash Flow from Operations | $19,376 | $239,621 | $269,554 | $310,473 | $355,855 | |
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENTS | ||||||
Investment | ($180,950) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Net Cash Flow from Investments | ($180,950) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING | ||||||
Cash from equity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Cash from debt | $315,831 | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | |
Net Cash Flow from Financing | $315,831 | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | |
Net Cash Flow | $154,257 | $194,502 | $224,436 | $265,355 | $310,736 | |
Cash at Beginning of Period | $0 | $154,257 | $348,760 | $573,195 | $838,550 | |
Cash at End of Period | $154,257 | $348,760 | $573,195 | $838,550 | $1,149,286 |
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Creating a comprehensive business plan is crucial for launching and running a successful restaurant. This plan serves as your roadmap, detailing your vision, operational strategies, and financial plan. It helps establish your restaurant’s identity, navigate the competitive market, and secure funding for growth.
This article not only breaks down the critical components of a restaurant business plan, but also provides an example of a business plan to help you craft your own.
Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or new to the food and beverage industry, this guide, complete with a business plan example, lays the groundwork for turning your restaurant concept into reality. Let’s dive in!
Our restaurant business plan is structured to cover all essential aspects needed for a comprehensive strategy. It outlines the restaurant’s operations, marketing strategy, market environment, competitors, management team, and financial forecasts.
- Executive Summary : Offers an overview of the restaurant’s business concept, market analysis , management, and financial strategy.
- Restaurant & Location: Describes the restaurant’s prime location, size, seating capacity, and distinctive design, emphasizing its appeal to the target demographic.
- Supply & Operations: Outlines the supply chain management, focusing on local sourcing and quality ingredients, and details the operational aspects, including kitchen layout, equipment, and front-of-house operations.
- Key Stats: Shares industry size , growth trends, and relevant statistics for the full-service restaurant market.
- Key Trends: Highlights recent trends affecting the restaurant sector, such as health-conscious dining, sustainability, and technology integration.
- Key Competitors: Analyzes the main competitors in the vicinity, showcasing the restaurant’s unique selling proposition in comparison.
- SWOT : Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis.
- Marketing Plan : Strategies for promoting the restaurant to maximize visibility and customer engagement.
- Timeline : Key milestones and objectives from the initial setup through the launch and operational optimization.
- Management: Information on who manages the restaurant and their roles.
- Financial Plan: Projects the restaurant’s financial performance, including revenue, profits, and expected expenses, aiming for profitability and sustainable growth.
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Executive Summary
The Executive Summary introduces your restaurant’s business plan, offering a concise overview of your establishment and its offerings. It should detail your market positioning, the variety of cuisines and dining experiences you offer, its location, size, and an outline of day-to-day operations.
This section should also explore how your restaurant will integrate into the local market, including the number of direct competitors within the area, identifying who they are, along with your restaurant’s unique selling points that differentiate it from these competitors.
Furthermore, you should include information about the management and co-founding team, detailing their roles and contributions to the restaurant’s success. Additionally, a summary of your financial projections, including revenue and profits over the next five years, should be presented here to provide a clear picture of your restaurant’s financial plan.
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Business Overview
The business overview should detail the restaurant’s specific features, such as its seating capacity, ambiance, and supply chain practices. It’s important to emphasize how the restaurant caters to its target demographic through its strategic location and operational model.
Example: “[Your Restaurant Name],” located in [specific area or neighborhood], covers [total square footage] sq ft and includes a main dining area, bar, and outdoor patio, offering a total of [number of seats] seats. The restaurant’s commitment to quality is reflected in its locally sourced produce and sustainable supply chain practices, catering to a diverse clientele.
Market Overview
This section involves analyzing the size, growth, and trends of the full-service restaurant market. It should address the industry’s digital transformation, health-conscious dining preferences, and eco-friendly practices, positioning the restaurant within the broader market context.
Example: “[Your Restaurant Name]” enters a U.S. full-service restaurant market valued at $293 billion. The restaurant’s focus on technology, healthier menu options, and sustainability aligns well with current market trends and consumer preferences, setting it apart from six main competitors in the area.
Management Team
Detailing the management team’s background and expertise is crucial. This section should highlight how their experience in culinary arts and restaurant management contributes to the success of the restaurant.
Example: The Executive Chef and Co-Owner of “[Your Restaurant Name]” leads menu development and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. The General Manager and Co-Owner manages daily operations, staff, customer service, and financial aspects, ensuring a seamless dining experience.
Financial Plan
This section should outline the restaurant’s financial goals and projections, including revenue targets and profit margins, providing a clear picture of its financial aspirations and health.
Example: “[Your Restaurant Name]” aims to achieve $2.7 million in annual revenue with an 11% EBITDA margin by 2028. This financial goal is supported by a focus on quality dining experiences, strategic marketing, and operational efficiency, positioning the restaurant for growth in the competitive full-service restaurant market.
For a Restaurant, the Business Overview section can be concisely divided into 2 main slides:
Restaurant & Location
Briefly describe the restaurant’s physical environment, emphasizing its design, ambiance, and the overall dining experience it offers to guests. Mention the restaurant’s location, highlighting its accessibility and the convenience it offers to diners, such as proximity to entertainment venues or ease of parking. Explain why this location is advantageous in attracting your target clientele.
Supply & Operations
Detail the range of cuisines and dishes offered, from appetizers and main courses to desserts and specialty beverages. Outline your sourcing strategy, ensuring it reflects a commitment to quality and sustainability, and matches the market you’re targeting.
Highlight any unique culinary techniques, exclusive ingredients, or innovative kitchen technologies that set your restaurant apart. Discuss your operational strategies, including inventory management, supplier relationships, and kitchen workflow, to ensure efficiency and consistency in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
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Industry size & growth
In the Market Overview of your restaurant business plan, start by examining the size of the restaurant industry and its growth potential. This analysis is crucial for understanding the market’s scope and identifying expansion opportunities.
Key market trends
Proceed to discuss recent market trends , such as the increasing consumer interest in farm-to-table dining, ethnic cuisines, and experiential dining experiences.
For example, highlight the demand for restaurants that offer unique cultural dishes, the growing popularity of health-conscious and dietary-specific menus, and the integration of technology in enhancing the dining experience.
Competitive Landscape
A competitive analysis is not just a tool for gauging the position of your restaurant in the market and its key competitors; it’s also a fundamental component of your business plan.
This analysis helps in identifying your restaurant’s unique selling points, essential for differentiating your business in a competitive market.
In addition, competitive analysis is integral in laying a solid foundation for your business plan. By examining various operational aspects of your competitors, you gain valuable information that ensures your business plan is robust, informed, and tailored to succeed in the current market environment.
Identifying Competitors in the Restaurant Industry
To comprehensively understand the competitive landscape, start by identifying both direct and indirect competitors in your area. Direct competitors are restaurants offering similar cuisines or targeting a comparable customer base. For instance, if your restaurant specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, other nearby Mexican restaurants are direct competitors. Indirect competitors may include food trucks, cafes, or even fast-casual eateries offering diverse menus that overlap with your offerings.
Leverage digital tools like Google Maps, Yelp, or food delivery apps to map out the locations of your competitors. Reviews and ratings on platforms like TripAdvisor and social media can offer valuable insights into competitors’ strengths and weaknesses . Positive reviews highlighting exceptional service or a unique dining experience at a competitor’s restaurant can signify an area of focus for differentiation and improvement.
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Restaurant Competitors’ Strategies
To conduct a comprehensive analysis, delve into various aspects of your competitors’ operations:
- Menu Offerings: Assess the breadth and uniqueness of dishes offered by competitors. Take note if any local restaurants are gaining traction by focusing on farm-to-table ingredients, regional specialties, or offering innovative fusion cuisines, as these aspects often indicate emerging market trends .
- Service and Ambiance: Evaluate the overall customer experience. Identify if there’s a competitor renowned for its fine dining experience, another known for its trendy and vibrant atmosphere, or one that excels in providing a casual, family-friendly environment. These elements significantly contribute to a restaurant’s success and differentiation.
- Pricing and Positioning: Compare pricing strategies . Determine whether competitors are positioned as budget-friendly eateries or if they adopt a more upscale approach with premium pricing, highlighting gourmet ingredients, or exclusive dining experiences.
- Marketing Channels : Analyze how competitors market their restaurants. Do they leverage social media platforms for promotions, engage in collaborations with local influencers, or host special events or themed nights? Understanding their marketing tactics provides insights into effective promotional strategies that resonate with the target audience .
- Operational Efficiency: Observe if competitors have adopted technological advancements such as online reservations, mobile apps for ordering, or contactless payment systems. These innovations not only streamline operations but also contribute to an enhanced customer experience.
What’s Your Restaurant’s Value Proposition?
Reflect on what uniquely distinguishes your restaurant from the competition. It could be your innovative fusion of cuisines, a strong emphasis on locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, or perhaps a distinctive ambiance that reflects a particular cultural theme or historical narrative.
Listen attentively to customer feedback and observe emerging industry trends to identify gaps or unmet demands in the market. For instance, if there’s a growing interest in plant-based dining experiences and competitors have not tapped into this niche, it could present an opportunity for your restaurant to cater to this demand and stand out.
Consider how your restaurant’s location influences your strategy. A downtown location might warrant a focus on quick service and catering to office lunch crowds, while a suburban setting could embrace a more relaxed, family-friendly dining environment.
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First, conduct a SWOT analysis for the restaurant , highlighting Strengths (such as a unique menu and exceptional customer service), Weaknesses (including potential high operational costs or strong competition in the area), Opportunities (for example, a growing interest in diverse cuisines and healthy eating), and Threats (such as economic downturns that may decrease consumer spending on dining out).
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Marketing Plan
Next, develop a marketing strategy that outlines how to attract and retain customers through targeted advertising, promotional discounts, an engaging social media presence, food blogger outreach, and community involvement, such as local events or charity sponsorships.
Marketing Channels
Utilize various marketing channels to engage with your audience and attract new patrons.
Digital Marketing
- Social Media: Utilize social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok to showcase your restaurant’s ambiance, signature dishes, behind-the-scenes glimpses, chef profiles, and customer testimonials. Regularly engage with your audience by responding to comments, hosting interactive polls, or sharing user-generated content.
- Email Marketing: I mplement an email marketing strategy to build a loyal customer base. Offer incentives such as exclusive recipes, promotional offers, or early access to special events in exchange for subscribing to your newsletter. Regularly communicate with your subscribers, sharing updates, promotions, and stories that resonate with your brand.
- Website and SEO: Maintain an informative website showcasing your menu , chef profiles, reservation options, and reviews. Optimize it for local SEO to ensure visibility in searches related to your cuisine and location.
Local Advertising
- Printed Materials: Distribute well-designed flyers in nearby neighborhoods, advertise in local magazines, and collaborate with tourism centers or hotels for exposure.
- Community Engagement: Sponsor local events, collaborate with food bloggers or influencers, and participate in food festivals or charity events to increase brand visibility and community involvement.
- Partnerships: Forge partnerships with complementary businesses (such as wine shops or local farmers’ markets) for cross-promotions or collaborative events.
Promotional Activities
Engage potential customers through enticing offers and events.
- Special Offers: Launch promotions like ‘Chef’s Tasting Menu Nights’ or ‘Happy Hour Discounts’ to attract new diners and retain regulars.
- Loyalty Programs: Implement a loyalty system offering rewards for frequent visits or referrals, such as a free appetizer or dessert after a certain number of visits.
- Events and Special Occasions: Host themed nights, seasonal menus, or exclusive culinary events to create buzz and attract diverse audiences.
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Sales Channels
Efficiently manage sales channels to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.
In-Restaurant Upselling
- Menu Strategies: Highlight premium dishes or chef’s specials, offer wine pairings or dessert suggestions, and train staff to upsell without being pushy.
- Merchandising: Display branded merchandise, specialty sauces, or cookbooks for sale to complement the dining experience.
Online Ordering and Delivery
- Online Ordering Platform: I mplement an easy-to-use online ordering system for takeout or delivery orders. Offer exclusive online discounts or bundle deals.
- Delivery Partnerships: Collaborate with food delivery services or establish in-house delivery for customers’ convenience.
Reservation Management
- Reservation System: Utilize an efficient reservation platform to manage bookings. Offer incentives for off-peak reservations or special occasions.
Membership and VIP Programs
Developing membership and VIP programs can cultivate a loyal customer base and drive recurring revenue:
- VIP Memberships: Create exclusive membership tiers offering perks like priority reservations, chef’s table access, or private event invitations.
- Reward Programs: Develop a digital loyalty system where customers earn points for every dollar spent, redeemable for discounts, exclusive menu items, or special events.
Strategy Timeline
Finally, create a detailed timeline that outlines critical milestones for the restaurant’s opening, marketing campaigns, customer base growth, and expansion objectives, ensuring the business moves forward with clear direction and purpose.
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The management section focuses on the restaurant’s management and their direct roles in daily operations and strategic direction. This part is crucial for understanding who is responsible for making key decisions and driving the restaurant towards its financial and operational goals.
For your restaurant business plan, list the core team members, their specific responsibilities, and how their expertise supports the business.
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The Financial Plan section is a comprehensive analysis of your financial projections for revenue, expenses, and profitability. It lays out your restaurant’s approach to securing funding, managing cash flow, and achieving breakeven.
This section typically includes detailed forecasts for the first 5 years of operation, highlighting expected revenue, operating costs and capital expenditures.
For your restaurant business plan, provide a snapshot of your financial statement (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow statement), as well as your key assumptions (e.g. number of customers and prices, expenses, etc.).
Make sure to cover here _ Profit and Loss _ Cash Flow Statement _ Balance Sheet _ Use of Funds
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Creating a business plan is essential for any business, but it can be beneficial for restaurants and bar s that want to improve their strategy or raise funding.
A well-crafted business plan outlines your company’s vision and documents a step-by-step roadmap of how you will accomplish it. To create an effective business plan, you must first understand the components essential to its success.
This article provides an overview of the key elements that every restaurant and bar owner should include in their business plan.
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What is a restaurant and bar business plan.
A restaurant and bar business plan is a formal written document describing your company’s business strategy and feasibility. It documents the reasons you will succeed, your areas of competitive advantage, and information about your team members. Your business plan is a key document that will convince investors and lenders (if needed) that you are positioned to become a successful venture.
Why Write a Restaurant and Bar Business Plan?
A restaurant and bar business plan is required for banks and investors. The document is a clear and concise guide to your business idea and the steps you will take to make it profitable.
Entrepreneurs can also use this as a roadmap when starting their new company or venture, especially if they are inexperienced in starting a business.
Writing an Effective Restaurant and Bar Business Plan
The following are the critical components of a successful restaurant and bar business plan:
Executive Summary
The executive summary of a restaurant and bar business plan is a one- to two-page overview of your entire business plan. It should summarize the main points, which will be presented in full in the rest of your business plan.
- Start with a one-line description of your restaurant and bar
- Provide a summary of the key points in each section of your business plan, which includes information about your company’s management team, industry analysis, competitive analysis, and financial forecast, among others.
Company Description
This section should include a brief history of your company. Include a short description of how your company started and provide a timeline of milestones your company has achieved.
You may not have a long company history if you are just starting your restaurant and bar. Instead, you can include information about your professional experience in this industry and how and why you conceived your new venture. If you have worked for a similar company before or have been involved in an entrepreneurial venture before starting your restaurant and bar company, mention this.
You will also include information about your chosen restaurant and bar business model and how, if applicable, it is different from other companies in your industry.
Industry Analysis
The industry or market analysis is an important component of a restaurant and bar business plan. Conduct thorough market research to determine industry trends and document the size of your market.
Questions to answer include:
- What part of the restaurant and bar industry are you targeting?
- How big is the market?
- What trends are happening in the industry right now (and if applicable, how do these trends support your company’s success)?
You should also include sources for your information, such as published research reports and expert opinions.
Customer Analysis
This section should include a list of your target audience(s) with demographic and psychographic profiles (e.g., age, gender, income level, profession, job titles, interests). You will need to provide a profile of each customer segment separately, including their needs and wants.
For example, a restaurant and bar business’ customers may include office workers who are looking for a place to have after-work drinks or families who are looking for a kid-friendly restaurant for dinner.
You can include information about how your customers decide to buy from you and what keeps them buying from you.
Develop a strategy for targeting those customers who are most likely to buy from you, as well as those that might be influenced to buy your products or restaurant and bar services with the right marketing.
Competitive Analysis
The competitive analysis helps you determine how your product or service will differ from competitors, and what your unique selling proposition (USP) might be that will set you apart in this industry.
For each competitor, list their strengths and weaknesses. Next, determine your areas of competitive differentiation or advantage; that is, in what ways are you different from and ideally better than your competitors.
Marketing Plan
This part of the business plan is where you determine and document your marketing plan. . Your plan should be laid out, including the following 4 Ps.
- Product/Service : Detail your product/service offerings here. Document their features and benefits.
- Price : Document your pricing strategy here. In addition to stating the prices for your products/services, mention how your pricing compares to your competition.
- Place : Where will your customers find you? What channels of distribution (e.g., partnerships) will you use to reach them if applicable?
- Promotion : How will you reach your target customers? For example, you may use social media, write blog posts, create an email marketing campaign, use pay-per-click advertising, or launch a direct mail campaign. Or you may promote your restaurant and bar business via word-of-mouth or by partnering with another business.
Operations Plan
This part of your restaurant and bar business plan should include the following information:
- How will you deliver your product/service to customers? For example, will you do it in person or over the phone?
- What infrastructure, equipment, and resources are needed to operate successfully? How can you meet those requirements within budget constraints?
You also need to include your company’s business policies in the operations plan. You will want to establish policies related to everything from customer service to pricing, to the overall brand image you are trying to present.
Finally, and most importantly, your Operations Plan will outline the milestones your company hopes to achieve within the next five years. Create a chart that shows the key milestone(s) you hope to achieve each quarter for the next four quarters, and then each year for the following four years.
Examples of milestones for a restaurant and bar include reaching $X in sales. Other examples include expanding to a second location or launching a new menu.
Management Team
List your team members here, including their names and titles, as well as their expertise and experience relevant to your establishment. Include brief biography sketches for each team member.
Particularly if you are seeking funding, the goal of this section is to convince investors and lenders that your team has the expertise and experience to execute your plan. If you are missing key team members, document the roles and responsibilities you plan to hire for in the future.
Financial Plan
Here, you will include a summary of your complete and detailed financial plan (your full financial projections go in the Appendix).
This includes the following three financial statements:
Income Statement
Your income statement should include:
- Revenue : how much revenue you generate.
- Cost of Goods Sold : These are your direct costs associated with generating revenue. This includes labor costs and the cost of any equipment and supplies used to deliver the product/service offering.
- Net Income (or loss) : Once expenses and revenue are totaled and deducted from each other, this is the net income or loss.
Sample Income Statement for a Startup Restaurant and Bar
Revenues | $ 336,090 | $ 450,940 | $ 605,000 | $ 811,730 | $ 1,089,100 |
$ 336,090 | $ 450,940 | $ 605,000 | $ 811,730 | $ 1,089,100 | |
Direct Cost | |||||
Direct Costs | $ 67,210 | $ 90,190 | $ 121,000 | $ 162,340 | $ 217,820 |
$ 67,210 | $ 90,190 | $ 121,000 | $ 162,340 | $ 217,820 | |
$ 268,880 | $ 360,750 | $ 484,000 | $ 649,390 | $ 871,280 | |
Salaries | $ 96,000 | $ 99,840 | $ 105,371 | $ 110,639 | $ 116,171 |
Marketing Expenses | $ 61,200 | $ 64,400 | $ 67,600 | $ 71,000 | $ 74,600 |
Rent/Utility Expenses | $ 36,400 | $ 37,500 | $ 38,700 | $ 39,800 | $ 41,000 |
Other Expenses | $ 9,200 | $ 9,200 | $ 9,200 | $ 9,400 | $ 9,500 |
$ 202,800 | $ 210,940 | $ 220,871 | $ 230,839 | $ 241,271 | |
EBITDA | $ 66,080 | $ 149,810 | $ 263,129 | $ 418,551 | $ 630,009 |
Depreciation | $ 5,200 | $ 5,200 | $ 5,200 | $ 5,200 | $ 4,200 |
EBIT | $ 60,880 | $ 144,610 | $ 257,929 | $ 413,351 | $ 625,809 |
Interest Expense | $ 7,600 | $ 7,600 | $ 7,600 | $ 7,600 | $ 7,600 |
$ 53,280 | $ 137,010 | $ 250,329 | $ 405,751 | $ 618,209 | |
Taxable Income | $ 53,280 | $ 137,010 | $ 250,329 | $ 405,751 | $ 618,209 |
Income Tax Expense | $ 18,700 | $ 47,900 | $ 87,600 | $ 142,000 | $ 216,400 |
$ 34,580 | $ 89,110 | $ 162,729 | $ 263,751 | $ 401,809 | |
10% | 20% | 27% | 32% | 37% |
Balance Sheet
Include a balance sheet that shows your assets, liabilities, and equity. Your balance sheet should include:
- Assets : Everything you own (including cash).
- Liabilities : This is what you owe against your company’s assets, such as accounts payable or loans.
- Equity : The worth of your business after all liabilities and assets are totaled and deducted from each other.
Sample Balance Sheet for a Startup Restaurant and Bar
Cash | $ 105,342 | $ 188,252 | $ 340,881 | $ 597,431 | $ 869,278 |
Other Current Assets | $ 41,600 | $ 55,800 | $ 74,800 | $ 90,200 | $ 121,000 |
Total Current Assets | $ 146,942 | $ 244,052 | $ 415,681 | $ 687,631 | $ 990,278 |
Fixed Assets | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 |
Accum Depreciation | $ 5,200 | $ 10,400 | $ 15,600 | $ 20,800 | $ 25,000 |
Net fixed assets | $ 19,800 | $ 14,600 | $ 9,400 | $ 4,200 | $ 0 |
$ 166,742 | $ 258,652 | $ 425,081 | $ 691,831 | $ 990,278 | |
Current Liabilities | $ 23,300 | $ 26,100 | $ 29,800 | $ 32,800 | $ 38,300 |
Debt outstanding | $ 108,862 | $ 108,862 | $ 108,862 | $ 108,862 | $ 0 |
$ 132,162 | $ 134,962 | $ 138,662 | $ 141,662 | $ 38,300 | |
Share Capital | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Retained earnings | $ 34,580 | $ 123,690 | $ 286,419 | $ 550,170 | $ 951,978 |
$ 34,580 | $ 123,690 | $ 286,419 | $ 550,170 | $ 951,978 | |
$ 166,742 | $ 258,652 | $ 425,081 | $ 691,831 | $ 990,278 |
Cash Flow Statement
Include a cash flow statement showing how much cash comes in, how much cash goes out and a net cash flow for each year. The cash flow statement should include:
- Cash Flow From Operations
- Cash Flow From Investments
- Cash Flow From Financing
Below is a sample of a projected cash flow statement for a startup restaurant and bar .
Sample Cash Flow Statement for a Startup Restaurant and Bar
Net Income (Loss) | $ 34,580 | $ 89,110 | $ 162,729 | $ 263,751 | $ 401,809 |
Change in Working Capital | $ (18,300) | $ (11,400) | $ (15,300) | $ (12,400) | $ (25,300) |
Plus Depreciation | $ 5,200 | $ 5,200 | $ 5,200 | $ 5,200 | $ 4,200 |
Net Cash Flow from Operations | $ 21,480 | $ 82,910 | $ 152,629 | $ 256,551 | $ 380,709 |
Fixed Assets | $ (25,000) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Net Cash Flow from Investments | $ (25,000) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Cash from Equity | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Cash from Debt financing | $ 108,862 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (108,862) |
Net Cash Flow from Financing | $ 108,862 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (108,862) |
Net Cash Flow | $ 105,342 | $ 82,910 | $ 152,629 | $ 256,551 | $ 271,847 |
Cash at Beginning of Period | $ 0 | $ 105,342 | $ 188,252 | $ 340,881 | $ 597,431 |
Cash at End of Period | $ 105,342 | $ 188,252 | $ 340,881 | $ 597,431 | $ 869,278 |
You will also want to include an appendix section which will include:
- Your complete financial projections
- A complete list of your company’s business policies and procedures related to the rest of the business plan (marketing, operations, etc.)
- Any other documentation which supports what you included in the body of your business plan.
Writing a good business plan gives you the advantage of being fully prepared to launch and grow your restaurant and bar . It not only outlines your business vision but also provides a step-by-step process of how you are going to accomplish it.
A well-written restaurant and bar business plan is a must for any business owner. It’s a great tool for attracting investors and keeping the company focused.
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You have cracked the recipe for good food & great ambiance and are planning to start a restaurant, fantastic!
Whether starting a cozy corner cafe, a theme-based fine dining restaurant, or growing an existing one, you will need a restaurant business plan as a roadmap for your business success.
But writing a business plan is complex, isn’t it? That is why we are here with our comprehensive restaurant business plan template to help you in writing yours.
Key Takeaways
- Highlight the concept of the restaurant along with the ambiance, types of cuisines, customer base, and USPs of the restaurant in the plan.
- Utilize tools for SWOT analysis to assess your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for making informed decisions.
- Craft an impactful executive summary that outlines your restaurant’s concept, marketing approach, financial outlook, and team expertise to attract potential investors and partners.
- Conduct thorough market research to understand market trends, consumer preferences, and the needs of your target market.
- Analyze the competitive landscape, and identify direct & indirect competitors, to develop strategies that maintain your restaurant’s competitive advantage.
- To ensure efficient daily operations, provide in-depth operational plans that incorporate staffing, additional services, inventory control, and customer service.
- Create realistic financial projections for sales revenue, expenses, and profit forecasts while considering contingencies & emergencies.
Why is a restaurant business plan important?
Crafting a restaurant business plan is daunting but its significance cannot be underestimated. It is essential to drive your business toward success.
In the competitive atmosphere where there are 700,000+ restaurants in the USA, having a proper plan will help you get funding and better adaptability in a constantly changing business environment.
Even if funding isn’t a primary concern, a plan provides the restaurant owner or manager with clear direction on how to create actionable strategies for reaching business goals.
Your business plan will also help solidify the viability of the restaurant’s idea and concept.
In short, think of it as a guide for running all the aspects of the business smoothly.
How to write a restaurant business plan: Step-by-Step Guide
Since we are talking about a restaurant business plan; let us walk you through this restaurant business plan outline step-by-step without any delay:
1. Executive summary
An executive summary is the first section and the most significant section of any business plan. It captures the essence of your whole plan summarizing it for a quick understanding of your business.
Think of it as a sneak peek for the readers that draws their attention to the entire restaurant business plan.
You should start your summary with a compelling introduction with the name of your restaurant. It should also focus on the essence of your restaurant concept.
Give a brief overview of your unique selling points, emphasizing what makes your restaurant special. It might be the signature dishes, innovative ambiance, prime location, or some new cuisine experience.
Apart from the above essential points, your executive summary should include:
- Mission statement
- Vision statement
- Execution structure
- Potential costs
- Expected return on investment
Many readers will read the executive summary before making a judgment, so if this is all they read, make every word count.
Also, SBA advises to include financial projections in your executive summary if you’re using your business plan to request funding.
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2. Company Overview
Company overview is a part where you fully introduce your restaurant business including legal business structure, location, and your restaurant’s proposed concept.
Here you have the liberty to be a little more creative in describing your restaurant in the whole business plan.
Here are some points to incorporate in the company overview:
- Detailed vision and mission statement
- Type of restaurant (fine dining, small restaurant, bistro, cafe, etc.)
- Legal business structure
- Service style
- History and background of the restaurant (if existing)
- Owners’ names and qualifications
- Cusinies & menu highlights
- Restaurant size and seating capacity
- Operating hours & meal plans
- Related service availability (delivery, catering, etc)
Mainly emphasize the chosen location because easily accessible locations with high foot traffic will attract more walk-in customers. And if you haven’t decided on a specific location yet, then mention the type of place you are looking for to give an idea about it to your readers.
Besides, mention the short-term and long-term goals of your restaurant business in the later part of the company description. Along with that mention regional industry trends and your USPs.
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3. Market analysis
The market analysis section provides you with a clearer picture of your target market, competitors, and industry trends.
Based on the above details, one can make informed decisions while creating strategies. Therefore, make this section precise and concise to understand.
Here are some steps to follow to write an engaging market analysis section of the restaurant business plan:
- Define your customer base: Identify and describe whom you are going to serve. Make a consumer base after considering the demographics, location, and concept of your restaurant.
- Competitive analysis: List out the names of other restaurants in your location and do the SWOT analysis. You can get the competitive advantage of your restaurant this way.
- Market trends: Discuss any shift in consumer behavior like healthy choices, an increase in vegan food consumption, or technological breakthroughs that might affect your restaurant.
Consider conducting market research, TAM-SAM-SOM analysis , and SWOT analysis to get insights for this section.
Remember, this section helps your readers and potential investors understand your target market, restaurant market overview, market size, and growth potential, so make sure you play your cards right.
4. Sample Menu
The most vital step in launching your restaurant business is the menu. A well-curated menu design will sell itself for your restaurant. Even if you are a new restaurant, then present the sample menu with the name and logo of your restaurant on it.
The menu will showcase all the unique offerings your direct competitors might not provide. Not just the list of cuisines but the pricing is also crucial. This way potential investors and readers can understand your restaurant’s target price point.
Plus your menu should be in sync with target customers; for example, a restaurant near the university should contain more beverages and delicious food options for brunch as students prefer those things more.
Consider your menu as a part of branding, choose the same theme for the menu as for the restaurant.
5. Restaurant Design
Restaurant design is the part where you can show your restaurant concept to potential investors and readers practically. Moreover, create a mood board to explain things smoothly.
Utilize this section to show the uniqueness of your restaurant, and how it is different from competitors.
Explain how your design represents your restaurant’s branding and visual identity. Furthermore, mention how your target market will enjoy and appreciate the ambiance you plan to provide.
Note that restaurant design is one of the key elements to running a successful restaurant, so match the theme and cuisines accordingly.
In this section, you also have to provide a detailed description of how many seats are going to be there along with the floor plan of your restaurant.
6. Management Team
As the name suggests, the management team section of your restaurant’s business plan introduces restaurant owners, key executives, and the management team. It also incorporates the experience, qualification, and restaurant industry knowledge of every individual who is on the team.
A strong management team section can be essential to weigh authority and help potential investors be confident about your restaurant’s idea and vision.
You might consider including the following information in the management team section:
- Business owner or founder’s information
- Executive chef and culinary team
- Front-of-house manager
- Operations and back-of-house team
- Advisors/consultants
- The organizational structure of the team
Showcase how each member fits and what roles & responsibilities they will play. You should include a resume-styled summary for each person in the restaurant’s management section.
7. Operations Plan
The operations plan section outlines the daily business processes and activities centered on achieving the restaurant dream and objectives described in the rest of the plan.
A detailed operations plan helps you and your team define your responsibilities, daily tasks, and short-term goals you need to achieve, keeping track of your long-term objective.
Here are a few key elements to include in your operations plan section:
- Staffing and training
- Operating hours
- Operational process
- Tools and equipment
- Inventory control
- Technology and software
- Quality control measures
- Customer service policies
Remember it should incorporate all important daily tasks. Also, an operations plan is a living document, you can change it often according to the change in the dynamics of the work.
Read More: The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Operations Planning
8. Marketing Plan
Even with great food, prices, and ambiance, you won’t attract enough diners without marketing.
Thus, a well-crafted restaurant marketing plan is necessary to spread awareness and build a strong brand presence.
The marketing plan can help you streamline your marketing efforts and create impactful and effective marketing campaigns while keeping track of the projected budget and maximizing return on investment.
Hence, this is the section in which you give an idea to your potential investors about how you will acquire new customers and retain existing ones. This section should include:
- Target market and their dining habits
- Branding and positioning
- Marketing strategies (website, social media accounts, etc.)
- Marketing Calendar
- USPs of your restaurant (unique ambiance, amiable staff, new cuisines in the local area)
- Your marketing goals
- Customer retention strategies (loyalty program, giving coupons or discounts on bulk orders or events)
Even if you are going to hire a PR agency for marketing, then mention it and the reason why you chose them.
After taking care of marketing, let us move further to finances.
Read More: Step-by-Step Guide to Restaurant Marketing Plan
9. Financial Plan
The financial plan is the most crucial and demanding section of any business plan. It is one of the deciding factors for potential investors, banks, or any financial institute to invest in your restaurant business.
This section of your plan details your restaurant’s financial information and how it will reach its financial goals or how much revenue potential it has.
Here are key components and statements that you should include in your financial plan section:
- Pro forma profit and loss statement
- Break-even analysis
- Balance sheet
- Sales forecast
- Detailed cost analysis
- Cash flow projections
- Business ratios
- Funding request
- Tax considerations
- Exit strategy
Before you create financial projections, know how many seats the restaurant will have and what services you plan to provide. This will help you in making realistic financial projections if you are going to start a new business.
Also, if you are asking for funding, then mention where you will utilize your funds.
We hope that this sample restaurant business plan will provide you with an idea for writing a successful plan.
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How to Refine & Present a Restaurant Business Plan
Once you have written your entire business plan, it is time to read and re-read it and make it error-free. You have to be confident about every aspect of the plan before you present it in front of your audience.
Moreover, alter your plan to suit different audiences to enhance your communication. For instance, keep your plan professional and include all the growth potential, profitability, and ROI data when you present your restaurant business plan for seeking funding.
Also, when you present your restaurant business plan to potential partners or vendors, emphasize collaboration benefits and how it can help in their individual growth.
Apart from the above points, make sure your plan has various engaging visuals, interactive elements, and enhanced storytelling to present all the data interestingly. Thus, make a digital presentation of your plan to incorporate all the above things clutter-free.
Once you are confident, it is time to email your plan to the people already on your mind. And give a pat to yourself for finally taking that step.
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Frequently asked questions, why do you need a restaurant business plan.
A solid business plan is an essential tool for anyone looking to start or run a successful restaurant business. It helps to get clarity in your business, raise money, and identify potential challenges while starting and growing your business.
How to get funding for your restaurant business?
There are several ways to get funding for your restaurant business, but self-funding is one of the most efficient and speedy funding options. Other options for funding are:
- Bank loan – You may apply for a loan in government or private banks.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) loan – SBA loans and schemes are available at affordable interest rates, so check the eligibility criteria before applying for it.
- Crowdfunding – The process of supporting a project or business by getting a lot of people to invest in your business, usually online.
- Angel investors – Getting funds from angel investors is one of the most sought startup options.
What is the easiest way to write your restaurant business plan?
A lot of research is necessary for writing a business plan, but you can write your plan most efficiently with the help of restaurant business plan samples and edit it as per your need. You can also quickly finish your plan in just a few hours or less with the help of our business plan software .
Can a good restaurant business plan help me secure funding?
Indeed. A well-crafted restaurant business plan will help your investors better understand your business domain, market trends, strategies, business financials, and growth potential—helping them make better financial decisions.
What's the importance of a marketing strategy in a restaurant business plan?
Marketing strategy is a key component of your restaurant business plan. Whether it is about achieving goals or helping your investors understand the return on investment—an impactful marketing strategy is the way to do it!
Here are a few pointers to help you understand the importance of having a marketing strategy:
- It provides your business an edge over your competitors.
- It helps investors better understand your business and growth potential.
- It helps you develop products with the best profit potential.
- It helps you set accurate pricing for your products or services.
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A small restaurant business plan is the roadmap you use to open a successful spot. As a first step to creating yours, ask your friends and colleagues to share restaurant business plan examples. Their restaurant business plan samples can inspire yours.
Once you’ve studied those examples, it’s time to start writing your own. No matter how much thought you’ve put into your concept or how many trusted colleagues have assured you of its greatness, you must write a restaurant business plan. It will prove the viability of your concept to potential investors and provide them with a clear and engaging answer to the question: “Why does the world need this restaurant?”
“The point of a business plan is to show that you’ve done your homework,” says Charles Bililies, owner of Souvla , a fine casual Greek restaurant in San Francisco that has received national acclaim since opening in the spring of 2014.
“You have to show any potential investor that you have an actual plan, you know what you’re talking about, it looks professional, and you’re not just screwing around.”
Quick links Branded cover Table of contents Concept Sample menu Service Management team Design Target market Location Market overview Marketing and publicity Specialists and consultants Business structure Financials
1. Branded cover
Include your logo (even if it’s not finalized), the date, and your name.
2. Table of contents
A table of contents in a restaurant business plan provides an organized overview of the document’s structure and content. It typically appears at the beginning of the plan and lists the major sections and subsections with their corresponding page numbers.
The table of contents is important for several reasons. Firstly, it allows readers to quickly navigate through the plan, enabling easy access to specific sections of interest. Secondly, it helps in presenting a professional and well-structured document, showing that you have carefully organized your thoughts and ideas. It also improves readability and comprehension, as readers can easily locate and refer back to relevant information
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3. Restaurant concept
Describe your restaurant concept and get the reader excited about your idea. Specify whether the restaurant will be fine dining or more casual. Include an executive summary and go into detail about the food you’ll be serving, inspiration behind your concept, and an overview of service style.
Define clearly what will be unique about your restaurant and include your mission statement. This section should include a market analysis that shows how your restaurant will be similar and different from competing restaurants.
4. Sample menu
The menu is the most important touchpoint of any restaurant’s brand, so this should be more than just a simple list of items. Incorporate your logo and mock up a formatted menu design (tap a designer for help if needed).
Your sample menu should also include prices that are based on a detailed cost analysis. This will:
- Give investors a clear understanding of your targeted price point
- Provide the info needed to estimate check averages
- Show the numbers used create financial projections for starting costs
- Show investors that you’ve done the homework
- Prove you can stay within a budget
This section is most relevant for:
- Fine-dining concepts
- Concepts that have a unique service style
- Owners who have particularly strong feelings about what role service will play in their restaurant.
It can be a powerful way of conveying your approach to hospitality to investors by explaining the details of the guest’s service experience.
Will your restaurant have counter service and restaurant hostess software designed to get guests on their way as quickly as possible, or will it look more like a theater, with captains putting plates in front of guests simultaneously?
If an extensive wine program is an integral part of what you’re doing, will you have a sommelier? If you don’t feel that service is a noteworthy component of your operation, address it briefly in the concept section.
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6. Management team
Write a brief overview of yourself and the team you have established so far. You want to show that your experience has provided you with the necessary skills to run a successful restaurant and act as a restaurant business owner.
Ideally, once you have described the strong suit of every member of your team, you’ll be presenting a full pitch deck. Most independent restaurant investors are in this for more than just money, so giving some indication of what you value and who you are outside of work may also be helpful.
Incorporate some visuals. Create a mood board that shows images related to the design and feeling of your restaurant.
Whether you’re planning to cook in a wood-burning oven or are designing an eclectic front-of-house, be sure to include those ideas. Photos of materials and snippets of other restaurants that you love that are similar to the brand you’re building are also helpful.
8. Target market
Who is going to eat at your restaurant? What do they do for a living, how old are they, and what’s their average income? Once you’ve described them in detail, reiterate why your specific concept will appeal to them.
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9. Location
There should be a natural and very clear connection between the information you present in the “Target Market” section and this one. You probably won’t have a specific site identified at this point in the process, but you should talk about viable neighborhoods.
Don’t assume that potential investors will be familiar with the areas you’re discussing and who works or lives there—make the connections clear. You want readers to be confident that your restaurant’s “ideal” diner intersects with the neighborhood(s) you’re proposing as often as possible.
If you don’t have a site , this is a good place to discuss what you’re looking for in terms of square footage, foot traffic, parking, freeway accessibility, outdoor seating , and other important details.
10. Market overview
Address the micro and macro market conditions in your area and how they relate to licenses and permits. At a macro level, what are the local and regional economic conditions?
If restaurants are doing poorly, explain why yours won’t; if restaurants are doing well, explain how you’ll be able to compete in an already booming restaurant climate. At a micro level, discuss who your direct competitors are. Talk about what types of restaurants share your target market and how you’ll differentiate yourself.
11. Marketing and publicity
The restaurant landscape is only getting more competitive. Discuss your pre- and post-opening marketing plans to show investors how you plan to gain traction leading up to opening day, as well as how you’ll keep the momentum going.
If you’re going to retain a PR/marketing company, introduce them and explain why you’ve chosen them over other companies (including some of their best-known clients helps). If not, convey that you have a solid plan in place to generate attention on your own through social media, your website , and media connections.
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12. Specialists and consultants
List any outside contractors you plan to retain, such as:
- General contractor
- PR and marketing
Briefly explain the services they’ll be providing for you, why you chose them, and any notable accomplishments.
13. Business structure
This section should be short and sweet. What type of business structure have you set up and why did you make that specific decision? You will need to work with an attorney to help you determine what business structure is best for you.
“Step one: write a business plan. Step two: hire a good attorney. In addition to helping me build a smart, sustainable business structure, my attorney was also a great resource for reviewing my business plan because she’s read thousands of them. She was a very helpful, experienced outside perspective for more than just legal matters,” says Charles Bililies.
14. Financial projections
Let your accountant guide you through this portion of your business plan. It is crucial that whoever you hire to help you with your finances has a wealth of restaurant experience (not just one or two places). They should be familiar with the financial specifics of starting a restaurant and know what questions to ask you.
Before creating realistic financial projections, your accountant will want to know:
- How many seats the restaurant will have
- What your average check will be
- How many covers per day you plan to do
Being conservative in these estimations is key. These three data points will be used as the basis for figuring out whether your concept is financially feasible.
Lou Guerrero, Principal at Kross, Baumgarten, Kniss & Guerrero, emphasizes, “You’ll get a lot of accountants that tell you that they’ve done a couple of restaurants, but you have to choose someone that has a deep expertise in what you’re doing. There’s nothing to gain from going with someone that doesn’t have a very restaurant-centric practice.”
A well-vetted accountant with restaurant experience will know exactly what you’ll need to have prepared to show investors.
The key projections you can expect to work on are:
- Pro forma profit and loss statement for the first three to five years of operation
- Break even analysis
- Capital requirements budget
Writing a comprehensive restaurant business plan is a crucial step towards opening a successful establishment. By seeking inspiration from examples, demonstrating your expertise, and addressing all the essential components, you can prove the viability of your concept to potential investors.
Remember, a well-prepared business plan demonstrates professionalism and a clear understanding of your goals, increasing your chances of achieving long-term success in the competitive restaurant industry.
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When starting a business—no matter what type of business that may be—a business plan is essential to map out your intentions and direction. That’s the same for a restaurant business plan, which will help you figure out where you fit in the landscape, how you’re going to differ from other establishments around you, how you’ll market your business, and even what you’re going to serve. A business plan for your restaurant can also help you later if you choose to apply for a business loan .
While opening a restaurant isn’t as risky as you’ve likely heard, you still want to ensure that you’re putting thought and research into your business venture to set it up for success. And that’s where a restaurant business plan comes in.
We’ll go through how to create a business plan for a restaurant and a few reasons why it’s so important. After you review the categories and the restaurant business plan examples, you can use the categories to make a restaurant business plan template and start your journey.
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Why you shouldn’t skip a restaurant business plan
First-time restaurateurs and industry veterans alike all need to create a business plan when opening a new restaurant . That’s because, even if you deeply understand your business and its nuances (say, seasonal menu planning or how to order correct quantities), a restaurant is more than its operations. There’s marketing, financing, the competitive landscape, and more—and each of these things is unique to each door you open.
That’s why it’s so crucial to understand how to create a business plan for a restaurant. All of these things and more will be addressed in the document—which should run about 20 or 30 pages—so you’ll not only have a go-to-market strategy, but you’ll also likely figure out some things about your business that you haven’t even thought of yet.
Additionally, if you’re planning to apply for business funding down the line, some loans—including the highly desirable SBA loan —actually require you to submit your business plan to gain approval. In other words: Don’t skip this step!
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How to write a restaurant business plan: Step by step
There’s no absolute format for a restaurant business plan that you can’t stray from—some of these sections might be more important than others, for example, or you might find that there’s a logical order that makes more sense than the one in the restaurant business plan example below. However, this business plan outline will serve as a good foundation, and you can use it as a restaurant business plan template for when you write your own.
Executive summary
Your executive summary is one to two pages that kick off your business plan and explain your vision. Even though this might seem like an introduction that no one will read, that isn’t the case. In fact, some investors only ask for the executive summary. So, you’ll want to spend a lot of time perfecting it.
Your restaurant business plan executive summary should include information on:
Mission statement: Your goals and objectives
General company information: Include your founding date, team roles (i.e. executive chef, sous chefs, sommeliers), and locations
Category and offerings: What category your restaurant fits into, what you’re planning to serve (i.e. farm-to-table or Korean), and why
Context for success: Any past success you’ve had, or any current financial data that’ll support that you are on the path to success
Financial requests: If you’re searching for investment or financing, include your plans and goals here and any financing you’ve raised or borrowed thus far
Future plans: Your vision for where you’re going in the next year, three years, and five years
When you’re done with your executive summary, you should feel like you’ve provided a bird’s eye view of your entire business plan. In fact, even though this section is first, you will likely write it last so you can take the highlights from each of the subsequent sections.
And once you’re done, read it on its own: Does it give a comprehensive, high-level overview of your restaurant, its current state, and your vision for the future? Remember, this may be the only part of your business plan potential investors or partners will read, so it should be able to stand on its own and be interesting enough to make them want to read the rest of your plan.
Company overview
This is where you’ll dive into the specifics of your company, detailing the kind of restaurant you’re looking to create, who’s helping you do it, and how you’re prepared to accomplish it.
Your restaurant business plan company overview should include:
Purpose: The type of restaurant you’re opening (fine dining, fast-casual, pop-up, etc.), type of food you’re serving, goals you have, and the niche you hope to fill in the market
Area: Information on the area in which you’re opening
Customers: Whom you’re hoping to target, their demographic information
Legal structure: Your business entity (i.e. LLC, LLP, etc.) and how many owners you have
Similar to your executive summary, you won’t be going into major detail here as the sections below will get into the nitty-gritty. You’ll want to look at this as an extended tear sheet that gives someone a good grip on your restaurant or concept, where it fits into the market, and why you’re starting it.
Team and management
Barely anything is as important for a restaurant as the team that runs it. You’ll want to create a section dedicated to the members of your staff—even the ones that aren’t yet hired. This will provide a sense of who is taking care of what, and how you need to structure and build out the team to get your restaurant operating at full steam.
Your restaurant business plan team and management section should have:
Management overview: Who is running the restaurant, what their experience and qualifications are, and what duties they’ll be responsible for
Staff: Other employees you’ve brought on and their bios, as well as other spots you anticipate needing to hire for
Ownership percentage: Which individuals own what percentage of the restaurant, or if you are an employee-owned establishment
Be sure to update this section with more information as your business changes and you continue to share this business plan—especially because who is on your team will change both your business and the way people look at it.
Sample menu
You’ll also want to include a sample menu in your restaurant business plan so readers have a sense of what they can expect from your operations, as well as what your diners can expect from you when they sit down. This will also force you to consider exactly what you want to serve your diners and how your menu will stand out from similar restaurants in the area. Although a sample menu is in some ways self-explanatory, consider the following:
Service : If your brunch is as important as your dinner, provide both menus; you also might want to consider including both a-la-carte and prix fixe menus if you plan to offer them.
Beverage/wine service: If you’ll have an emphasis on specialty beverages or wine, a separate drinks list could be important.
Seasonality: If you’re a highly seasonal restaurant, you might want to consider providing menus for multiple seasons to demonstrate how your dishes (and subsequent purchasing) will change.
Market analysis
This is where you’ll begin to dive deeper. Although you’ve likely mentioned your market and the whitespace you hope to address, the market analysis section will enable you to prove your hypotheses.
Your restaurant business plan market analysis should include:
Industry information: Include a description of the restaurant industry, its size, growth trends, and other trends regarding things such as tastes, trends, demographics, structures, etc.
Target market: Zoom in on the area and neighborhood in which you’re opening your restaurant as well as the type of cuisine you’re serving.
Target market characteristics: Describe your customers and their needs, how/if their needs are currently being served, other important pieces about your specific location and customers.
Target market size and growth: Include a data-driven section on the size of your market, trends in its growth, how your target market fits into the industry as a whole, projected growth of your market, etc.
Market share potential: Share how much potential there is in the market, how much your presence will change the market, and how much your specific restaurant or restaurant locations can own of the open market; also touch on any barriers to growth or entry you might see.
Market pricing: Explain how you’ll be pricing your menu and where you’ll fall relative to your competitors or other restaurants in the market.
Competitive research: Include research on your closest competitors, how they are both succeeding and failing, how customers view them, etc.
If this section seems like it might be long, it should—it’s going to outline one of the most important parts of your strategy, and should feel comprehensive. Lack of demand is the number one reason why new businesses fail, so the goal of this section should be to prove that there is demand for your restaurant and show how you’ll capitalize on it.
Additionally, if market research isn’t your forte, don’t be shy to reach out to market research experts to help you compile the data, or at least read deeply on how to conduct effective research.
Marketing and sales
Your marketing and sales section should feel like a logical extension of your market analysis section, since all of the decisions you’ll make in this section should follow the data of the prior section.
The marketing and sales sections of your restaurant business plan should include:
Positioning: How you’ll describe your restaurant to potential customers, the brand identity and visuals you’ll use to do it, and how you’ll stand out in the market based on the brand you’re building
Promotion: The tools, tactics, and platforms you’ll use to market your business
Sales: How you’ll convert on certain items, and who/how you will facilitate any additional revenue streams (i.e. catering)
It’s likely that you’ll only have concepts for some of these elements, especially if you’re not yet open. Still, get to paper all of the ideas you have, and you can (and should) always update them later as your restaurant business becomes more fully formed.
Business operations
The business operations section should get to the heart of how you plan to run your business. It will highlight both internal factors as well as external forces that will dictate how you run the ship.
The business operations section should include:
Management team: Your management structure and hierarchy, and who is responsible for what
Hours: Your hours and days of operation
Location: What’s special about your location that will get people through the door
Relationships: Any advantageous relationships you have with fellow restaurateurs, places for sourcing and buying, business organizations, or consultants on your team
Add here anything you think could be helpful for illustrating how you’re going to do business and what will affect it.
Here, you’ll detail the current state of your business finances and project where you hope to be in a year, three years, and five years. You’ll want to detail what you’ve spent, what you will spend, where you’ll get the money, costs you might incur, and returns you’ll hope to see—including when you can expect to break even and turn a profit.
Financial statements: If you’ve been in business for any amount of time, include existing financial statements (i.e. profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, etc.)
Budget: Your current budget or a general startup budget
Projections: Include revenue, cash flow, projected profit and loss, and other costs
Debt: Include liabilities if the business has any outstanding debt or loans
Funding request: If you’re requesting a loan or an investment, lay out how much capital you’re looking for, your company’s valuation (if applicable), and the purpose of the funding
Above all, as you’re putting your financials together, be realistic—even conservative. You want to give any potential investors a realistic picture of your business.
Feel like there are other important components but they don't quite fit in any of the other categories (or make them run too long)? That’s what the restaurant business plan appendix section is for. And although in, say, a book, an appendix can feel like an afterthought, don’t ignore it—this is another opportunity for you to include crucial information that can give anyone reading your plan some context. You may include additional data, graphs, marketing collateral (like logo mockups), and more.
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Whether you’re writing a restaurant business plan for investors, lenders, or simply for yourself and your team, the most important thing to do is make sure your document is comprehensive. A good business plan for a restaurant will take time—and maybe a little sweat—to complete fully and correctly.
One other crucial thing to remember: a business plan is not a document set in stone. You should often look to it to make sure you’re keeping your vision and mission on track, but you should also feel prepared to update its components as you learn more about your business and individual restaurant.
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From sports bars to neighborhood pubs to upscale cocktail bars—drinking establishments are one of the oldest and most enduring types of businesses.
And the industry is projected to grow nearly 2.5% between 2023 and 2030, leaving plenty of opportunity for new businesses..
But competition in the bar industry can be fierce. You need to know your clientele, competitors, and how you’ll stand out if you want to succeed. Not to mention mapping out all the details of your financials and operations.
Luckily, you can cover all of that (and more) by writing a business plan.
- What should you include in a bar business plan?
These are the typical sections to consider including in your bar business plan.
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- Market Analysis
- Marketing and Sales Strategy
- Operations Plan
- Business Overview
Financial plan
The sections you need will vary depending on why you’re writing a business plan and what you intend to do with it .
Suppose it’s to manage your operations and not something you expect anyone outside of the business to read. In that case, consider keeping it to a few pages and skipping sections like the executive summary.
If you’re applying for a loan, then you’ll need a more formal plan that includes all the sections listed above.
Check out our step-by-step guide to writing a full business plan for more details.
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Executive summary
Your executive summary is a short, high-level overview of your entire plan.
The summary should give readers a sense of what factors will make your bar successful. That could include securing a high-visibility location, partnering with a chef who will oversee meal preparation, or negotiating deals with brewers to get their beers in your bar.
If you’re seeking a bank loan for your bar, the lender will read your executive summary first. In all likelihood, they won’t read any further unless the executive summary grabs their attention.
So, make it clear and convincing.
Market analysis
The market analysis may be the most important part of your entire business plan.
It’s where you carefully research and document:
- Who your target customers are
- What they want
- What other establishments they may consider
Start by identifying the size of your market . Focus on the number of potential customers above the legal drinking age in your area. Then, segment these customers based on demographics such as age, income level, and lifestyle preferences.
Then look into who you will be competing with. List and research other bars as well as indirect competition from restaurants, clubs, and even grocery stores that sell beer or home entertainment options.
Here are a few examples of what this process will look like:
Bar customer segmentation
If you find there are a lot of college students and younger adults near your bar location, you should cater your offerings to their tastes. But if you’re near office buildings or event venues, you may want to focus on older customers with more disposable income.
Will you offer a more diverse drink menu, better food, or a unique theme? Explain how these factors will set your bar apart and attract customers. Or, if your area lacks a certain type of bar, such as a sports bar or a high-end cocktail lounge, describe how filling this gap in the market will serve as your competitive advantage.
Marketing and sales strategy
Your market analysis gives you insights into potential customers. Your marketing and sales strategy is where you use those insights to get those customers in your door.
As you looked around at your competitive landscape, maybe you gained some insight into how your ideal customers discover new bars — through social media, online reviews, local event listings, or word-of-mouth.
Start by developing marketing strategies that are tailored to those channels . Consider tactics like:
- Creating engaging social media content showcasing your unique drinks, events and ambiance.
- Partnering with local businesses or events to increase visibility.
- Introducing special promotions to encourage repeat visits and attract new customers.
- Hosting themed nights or events to create buzz and attract specific customer segments.
In your business plan, document how you will implement these efforts and the resources required.
Operations plan
The operations section of your business plan is where you detail the day-to-day requirements for running the bar smoothly. Start by describing your physical space and key equipment, such as:
- Beverage dispensing systems
- Glassware and utensils
Specify the types and number of each that you’ll need. Then you can address staffing needs, describing the roles of bartenders, servers, and support staff. Document in your plan that you’ll have a staffing strategy to cover peak hours.
You should also cover inventory management. Describe how you’ll stock alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ingredients for cocktails and food. Be sure to spend time discussing supply chains for sourcing these ingredients.
Document the types of technology you’re using, like point-of-sale systems, inventory tracking, or customer reservation platforms.
Finally, ensure that your operations plan demonstrates how you will comply with any licensing, health and safety regulations and that you have a plan for ensuring responsible customer behavior.
Business overview
The overview should fill in any gaps the reader may have, including:
- The name of your bar
- When it was founded (if it’s an existing business)
- The inspiration behind the business
You should include the background and qualifications of key team members here. Include their experience in the bar industry and any other experience that’s relevant to their position.
If you’re running an existing bar, discuss previous achievements like revenue milestones, recognitions, or community events you’ve hosted.
You don’t need a deep financial background to run a successful business. But it’s important to develop projections for how you expect the bar to perform. If you’re starting a new bar, consider that you’ll need to pay upfront costs like equipment, supplies, licenses and rent.
Then there are the ongoing costs like employee salaries, marketing, and continuing to keep your shelves stocked.
Making educated guesses about the future will help you determine what’s working, and where you should make adjustments as you run your business.
Include sales and expense forecasts in your plan. The financial section also should include a cash flow statement , income statement , and balance sheet .
Remember, no one knows exactly how the future will pan out — these projections are your baseline for how you think the business will do, and you’ll adjust them over time as you update your plan with actual results.
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What is a business plan for a restaurant?
A business plan for a restaurant is a document that outlines the restaurant's concept, strategies, and financial forecasts. It serves as a roadmap for launching and growing the establishment successfully.
Don't just focus on profit margins, ensure your business plan is well-presented
In the competitive world of the restaurant industry, where low-profit margins are a well-known hurdle, there emerges a critical, yet often overlooked, factor pivotal to success: the design of the business plan.
As we enter 2024, it's becoming increasingly clear that the traditional overlook of business plan design can no longer be afforded.
This isn't just about financial projections or market analysis; it's about crafting a blueprint that encapsulates the essence of your restaurant, compellingly communicates its value, and sets a solid foundation for growth.
By focusing on the design of your business plan, you stand to gain not just the attention of potential investors but also a clearer roadmap to navigate the challenges ahead.
What makes an effective business plan?
Embarking on the restaurant business journey requires more than just a passion for food-it demands a comprehensive plan that lays out every aspect of your venture with precision and foresight.
Let's delve into what constitutes an effective restaurant business plan, ensuring it's not just another document, but a roadmap to success.
6 key components of a winning restaurant business plan:
1. Vision and concept clarity
Start with a crystal-clear articulation of your restaurant's concept. Whether it's a cozy vegan cafe or a high-end steakhouse, the essence of your establishment should leap off the page.
This clarity helps potential investors and partners instantly grasp what you're aiming to create.
Beyond the concept, delineate your restaurant's values, mission, and the unique selling points that set you apart in a crowded market.
2. Comprehensive market analysis
A deep dive into market analysis cannot be overstated. Here, you're not just identifying who your customers are but also understanding the competitive landscape.
What are the prevailing trends in the dining sector? Who are your direct and indirect competitors, and how do you plan to differentiate yourself? This section should reflect a meticulous research process, showcasing insights that guide your strategy.
3. Robust financial planning
In any successful business plan, sound financial management is key.
Essential elements include:
Realistic financial projections: Your forecasts should be realistic, and built on data-backed assumptions.
Detailed profit and loss forecasts
Cash flow predictions
Break-even analysis
Contingency planning: Preparing for unforeseen challenges is crucial.
Develop a well-thought-out contingency plan to navigate the industry's unpredictable nature.
Identify potential risks and solutions, including supplier issues, staffing shortages, and changes in consumer behavior, to ensure business resilience.
4. Operational strategies
Operational excellence underpins a restaurant's success. Detail your plans for day-to-day operations, from sourcing ingredients to managing inventory and staffing.
Highlight your commitment to quality and efficiency in every aspect of the operation, from the kitchen to customer service.
Also, outline the technology, such as restaurant POS systems you'll implement to streamline processes and enhance the dining experience.
5. Marketing and branding
In today's digital age, a savvy marketing and branding strategy is crucial.
Describe how you'll create a strong brand identity and the channels you'll use to reach your target audience.
From social media campaigns to community engagement initiatives, your plan should reflect a keen understanding of how to connect with potential customers and build a loyal following.
Discover how to create a marketing deck to align your strategy with your business objectives, target audience needs, and market trends.
6. Customer experience focus
Exceptional customer service is the lifeblood of any successful restaurant. Detail the steps you'll take to ensure every guest feels valued and satisfied.
From the ambiance and menu design to staff training programs, every element should contribute to a memorable dining experience.
Feedback mechanisms and how you'll adapt to customer preferences are also vital components of this section.
What should be included in a restaurant business plan?
Creating a restaurant business plan is a foundational step toward launching a successful dining establishment.
It outlines your vision, strategy, and the specific actions you plan to take to make your restaurant a success.
Below, we break down the essential components that should be included in your restaurant business plan, ensuring clarity, comprehensiveness, and appeal to potential investors.
8 essential sections of a restaurant business plan:
1. Executive summary
A compelling overview of the restaurant, showcasing its unique concept, mission, and strategic objectives that guide its operations.
Overview: Present a succinct snapshot of your restaurant, including its concept, mission, key goals, and ownership structure.
Purpose: Highlight what you aim to achieve with the restaurant and the appeal it has to potential investors or lenders.
2. Business description
An in-depth look at the restaurant's theme, location, and how these elements combine to create a distinctive dining experience.
Concept and theme: Describe the unique aspects of your restaurant's concept, from the cuisine and menu items to the design and ambiance.
Location analysis: Analyze the chosen location, discussing demographics, foot traffic, and how these factors make it an ideal spot for your target market.
3. Market analysis
An insightful examination of dining trends, target demographics, and customer needs to inform strategic positioning.
Trends: Examine current trends in the dining industry and how they influence your restaurant's positioning.
Target demographic: Identify your target customers, detailing their preferences, dining habits, and how your restaurant will meet their needs.
Needs and preferences: Focus on understanding and catering to what your target market seeks in a dining experience.
4. Competitive analysis
A detailed evaluation of competitors, focusing on differentiation and strategies for establishing a market edge.
Competitors: List direct and indirect competitors, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and how you'll differentiate your restaurant.
Differentiation: Explain the unique selling points that will set your restaurant apart in the competitive landscape.
5. Menu and product offering
Overview of menu design, ingredient sourcing, and special services that enhance the restaurant's appeal.
Menu design: Discuss the inspiration behind your menu, including how it reflects the theme and caters to your target demographic. Outline your pricing strategy and item selection.
Sourcing and suppliers: Detail your approach to sourcing high-quality ingredients, including partnerships with local suppliers and commitments to sustainability.
Special offerings: Highlight any additional services your restaurant offers, such as catering, special events, or exclusive seasonal menus, to draw in a wider audience and generate extra revenue.
6. Marketing and sales strategy
A summary of branding efforts, promotional tactics, and sales projections designed to attract and retain customers.
Branding: Detail your restaurant's brand identity, including name, logo, and how it communicates your restaurant's values and mission.
Marketing tactics: Outline the strategies you will employ to attract and retain customers, such as social media marketing, local advertising, partnerships, and loyalty programs.
Sales forecasts: Provide realistic sales forecasts, explaining the rationale behind these projections and how you plan to achieve them.
7. Operating plan
Description of daily operations, facility management, and health safety protocols to ensure smooth and compliant restaurant functionality.
Daily operations: Describe the operational flow of the restaurant, including hours of operation, staffing requirements, and customer service policies.
Facility management: Discuss the layout and design of your restaurant, kitchen equipment needs, and any other facility-related details that will ensure efficient operation.
Health and safety: Outline the health and safety measures you will implement to comply with local regulations and ensure the well-being of both employees and guests.
8. Management and organization
An outline of the restaurant's organizational structure, key personnel, and staffing strategies for operational excellence.
Ownership structure: Specify the ownership structure of the restaurant, including key stakeholders and their roles.
Team composition: Introduce the management team, chefs, and other critical staff, highlighting their experience and how it contributes to the restaurant's success.
Staffing plans: Discuss your plans for hiring staff, including numbers, positions, and the qualities you seek in employees to maintain high standards of service.
How to create a business plan for a restaurant?
Creating a standout business plan for your restaurant involves focusing on key components that blend your vision with practical strategies.
6 actionable steps to distill your restaurant business plan:
Define your concept clearly: Begin by articulating your restaurant's concept, ambiance, and what sets it apart. This clarity lays the groundwork for the entire business plan.
Conduct thorough market analysis: Dive deep into your target market and competitors. This research will guide your menu design, pricing strategy, and marketing efforts, ensuring you carve out a unique space in the marketplace.
Craft a compelling menu: Ensure your menu reflects your brand identity and appeals to your target audience, all while considering cost-effectiveness and supply chain realities. Aim for a balance between innovation and simplicity.
Develop realistic financial projections: Detail initial costs, revenue expectations, and a break-even point. Importantly, predict potential hurdles with ready contingency plans.
Outline operational strategies: Describe your daily management approach, including sourcing, staffing, and customer service. Efficient operations are crucial for a seamless experience and streamlined processes.
Implement strategic marketing: Choose the most effective ways to connect with your audience. Building a strong brand narrative and engaging actively with customers can help turn first-time visitors into regulars.
7 restaurant business plan examples for winning partners and investors
When it comes to crafting a business plan for a restaurant, the type of establishment you're planning significantly influences the structure and content of the document.
Each kind of restaurant from fast-casual and fine dining to food trucks and bistros-caters to different market segments and operational models.
Here's a look at how these differences manifest in their respective business plans:
1) Fine dining restaurant business plan
Market focus: Targets higher-income clientele seeking a premium dining experience. The plan should highlight exceptional service, high-quality ingredients, and unique culinary offerings.
Operational model: Detailed attention to the ambiance, chef expertise, and a higher staff-to-guest ratio. Wine lists and bar offerings also play a significant role.
Financial projections: Emphasizes higher check averages with a focus on profitability per guest rather than volume. The cost structure will detail higher initial investment in decor, kitchen equipment, and inventory.
Here’s an example of a fine-dining restaurant business plan:
2) Bar restaurant business plan
Market focus: Targets a diverse clientele, from young professionals to social groups, seeking a blend of dining and socializing.
Operational model: Balances innovative cuisine with an extensive beverage selection in a space designed for both eating and lounging, including live entertainment options.
Financial projections: Outlines dual revenue streams from food and drinks, emphasizing beverage sales' higher profit margins and detailing licensing, entertainment, and insurance costs.
Here’s an example of a bar restaurant pitch deck:
3) Bistro restaurant business plan
Market focus: Caters to locals and tourists seeking a casual yet refined dining experience, positioning itself as a cozy neighborhood spot.
Operational model: Highlights a selective menu that adapts seasonally, emphasizing a warm ambiance and personal service.
Financial projections: Projects moderate earnings with a strong local following, noting initial investments in location and ambiance to create a distinctive setting.
Here’s an example of a bistro restaurant pitch deck:
4) Food truck business plan
Market focus: Appeals to urban professionals, millennials, and foodies looking for unique, high-quality food options on the go.
Operational model: Mobility is key. The plan must address location strategy, permits and regulations, and adaptability to different events and seasons.
Financial projections: Lower startup costs compared to brick-and-mortar establishments but include considerations for vehicle maintenance, fuel, and parking permits.
5) Coffee restaurant business plan
Market focus: Appeals to a varied audience with a unique theme or specialty cuisine, standing out from conventional coffee shops.
Operational model: Details the influence of theme or cuisine on menu design, decor, and guest experience, aiming to make the restaurant a destination.
Financial projections: Anticipates varied financial outcomes based on concept uniqueness, with thorough market research guiding pricing and marketing strategies.
6) Italian, Mexican, Asian, etc., cuisine restaurant business plan
Market focus: Focuses on providing authentic dining experiences to both expatriates and locals interested in specific cuisines.
Operational model: Requires sourcing authentic ingredients and skilled chefs familiar with the cuisine. The business plan should address menu authenticity, culinary training, and potential partnerships for ingredient import.
Financial projections: Depending on the positioning (casual vs. fine dining), financials would reflect the cost of unique ingredients and the expected dining experience level.
Here’s an example of an Italian restaurant business plan proposal:
7) Fast food restaurant business plan
Market focus: These plans emphasize speed, efficiency, and affordability. The target market typically includes busy professionals, families looking for convenient meal options, and younger demographics.
Operational model: The business plan must detail quick service operations, including streamlined kitchen layouts, supply chain logistics for fast-moving inventory, and technology for order taking (e.g., apps, and kiosks).
Financial projections: Focus on volume sales, low to moderate check averages, and strategies for high turnover rates.
How to design a restaurant business plan?
Designing a restaurant business plan is much like crafting a compelling game pitch deck, it's all about presenting your concept in a way that's as irresistible as the dining experience you're proposing.
8 restaurant business plan design tips:
1. Embrace scrollytelling
Use narrative scrolling to take your audience through the journey of your restaurant's concept, from the inspiration behind your dishes to the ambiance you plan to create.
This dynamic presentation style keeps readers engaged, turning your business plan into an immersive experience.
Here's an example of scroll-based design:
2. Incorporate interactivity and multimedia
Go beyond static pages by embedding interactive elements like sample menu walkthroughs, virtual tours of the restaurant layout, or clips from cooking demos.
These elements not only highlight your restaurant's unique offerings but also keep potential investors or partners engaged throughout your presentation.
And here's what a static presentation looks like compared to an interactive one:
Static PowerPoint
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3. Use data visualization
Present market research, target demographics, and financial projections through clear, compelling visuals.
Transform complex data into easy-to-understand graphs, charts, and infographics, making your business strategy both visually appealing and straightforward to grasp.
Here's an example of a presentation with dataviz elements:
4. Personalize your deck
Leverage software that allows for customization, such as incorporating the viewer's name or tailoring content to specific investor interests.
A personalized approach demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and can forge a stronger connection with your audience.
5. Use cohesive branding
Ensure your business plan reflects your restaurant's identity through consistent use of colors, fonts, and imagery that align with your branding.
This not only enhances the visual appeal of your plan but also immerses your audience in the atmosphere you aim to create.
6. Ensure mobile-responsive
Given the variety of devices stakeholders might use to view your plan, ensuring a mobile-responsive design is essential.
This ensures that your business plan is accessible and engaging, whether it's being viewed on a smartphone or a desktop computer.
7. Highlight key information
Design your business plan to draw attention to critical information.
Techniques such as strategic content placement and highlighting can guide the reader's focus, ensuring that essential points stand out without overwhelming the viewer with too much information at once.
8. Segment content in tabs
Organize your business plan into sections or tabs that cater to different aspects of your restaurant concept and business strategy.
This not only makes your plan more navigable but also allows readers to easily find the information most relevant to their interests or concerns.
Here's an example of a tabs slide:
Restaurant business plan templates
Kicking off your restaurant business plan is a daunting task, especially when you aim to capture the essence of your dining concept in a document.
Interactive restaurant business plan templates are designed to simplify this process. They provide a structured framework that incorporates interactive and multimedia elements, essential for presenting your restaurant in a vibrant and dynamic manner.
These templates not only save you precious time but also guarantee that your business plan conveys a polished and compelling story.
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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan
No matter where you’re at in your restaurant ownership journey, a business plan will be your north star.
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Restaurant Business Plan Template
No matter where you’re at in your restaurant ownership journey, a business plan will be your north star. Organize your vision and ensure that nothing is overlooked with this free template.
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If you want to open a restaurant , you’ll need to create a business plan. A restaurant business plan is the blueprint that outlines your entire vision, and it explains in detail how the new business will take shape and operate once the doors are open.
No matter where you’re at in your restaurant ownership journey, your business plan will be your north star. Whether you’re at the initial stage of considering opening a restaurant — thinking about what kind of food you’d serve, how you’d design the space, and how you’d want your customers to feel — or you’re further down the line and it’s time to start securing capital, finding investors and business partners, and thinking about real estate, you'll be referring back to your business plan constantly and it will keep you focused on the task at hand.
The Importance of a Restaurant Business Plan
A business plan provides business owners, stakeholders, investors, and leaders with an organized guide to how you'll make your vision for your new restaurant a reality, making sure that nothing is overlooked as you grow your business. When you're in the weeds with construction, licensing, staffing, and other operational stressors, your business plan will act as a roadmap and help you stay focused. Going forward without one can make the messy world of restaurant opening much tougher to navigate.
Restaurant business plans are also crucial for securing potential investors. In most cases, opening a new restaurant requires attracting some outside capital from hospitality investors or people who want to be your silent partners . Before they invest in your dream, they need to see that you’ve got a concrete plan for success.
The business plan shows investors that you’ve thought through every expense and every possible scenario. It provides them with a complete description of your plan — and why and how it'll succeed.
How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan (Description, Examples, Proposals)
Whether this is your first business plan or your 10th, it’s always helpful to work off of a template designed for your industry. This restaurant business plan template contains all the most important sections of your business plan — you can download your customizable copy of the business plan template here, and read on to learn about the key elements that make a restaurant business plan successful.
Related Business Plan Resources
- Restaurant Business Plan Executive Summary
- Restaurant Financial Plan
- Restaurant Operations Plan
- Restaurant Industry Market Analysis
- Restaurant Management Team
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The Key Elements of a Restaurant Business Plan
Create a branded cover page.
Incorporate your branding with a cover page that features your logo, your brand fonts, and all of the relevant contact information.
Write an Executive Summary
The executive summary is the first section to write in any business plan. It introduces and summarizes your entire vision. This section should introduce the key elements of what will be discussed throughout the business plan, and should catch the reader's attention, make them feel invested in your idea, and entice them to keep reading.
An executive summary includes things like your restaurant’s mission statement , proposed concept , how you'll execute on the plan, overview of potential costs , and the anticipated return on investment. This is also a great place to discuss your business’s core values.
Write a Company Overview
In this section, you’ll begin to explain all the elements that will define your proposed business.
The company overview introduces the basic information about the ownership structure , location , and type of restaurant, and then outline the vision for the customer experience — what’s on the menu? What style of service will they experience?
You can also dive into how you plan to engage and retain great staff through good policies and a supportive environment.
Discuss your plans for the physical space of the restaurant in this section as well, including the layout, capacity, and hours of operation.
Finally, you can get into describing the restaurant’s brand. What feelings will your restaurant’s design evoke? What color scheme are you going for in your decor, and how will that translate to your online presence? Show that you've thought about it all already.
Include an Industry Analysis
Describe the existing conditions in the market sector that your restaurant will exist in, as well as in the specific location or area that you plan to open the restaurant.
This section should cover things like the growth of the local economy and industry, existing restaurants in the area, ongoing or upcoming infrastructure projects, nearby business and residential areas, and average foot and car traffic counts in the area.
1. Target Market
The restaurant industry is an extremely competitive landscape and finding your niche is crucial. What will make your restaurant stand out?
You should have a strong idea of who your restaurant will attract and who you hope will become your repeat customers. Describe your target market and develop a strong customer person a, and see how it compares to the restaurant industry as a whole in terms of diner demographics, characteristics, and behaviors.
2. Location Analysis
In most cases, aspiring restaurant owners don’t have a specific location selected before they create and pitch the business plan, so focus on the general area or city you plan to open the restaurant and why you chose that specific area .
Be sure to include things like growth of the local economy, major citywide events, and infrastructure projects nearby.
Compare the existing market conditions to your intended target market. Potential restaurant investors will look at this section of the business plan carefully to make sure that the market in the proposed location aligns with the ideal customer profile.
3. Competitive Analysis
This section is where you dig deep on sharing which other businesses exist around your proposed location.
You’ll be explaining the existing competitive landscape: Share the number of other restaurants in the area, paying particular attention to restaurants with similar concepts. Investors will want to understand what can make customers choose your restaurant over your competitors. What will make your food and service stand out? Will you be open for more hours per week than your competitors? Get into anything that will give your business an edge.
Using a competitive matrix — which you can find in this template — show that you have a keen understanding of what niche your business will serve within the existing web of businesses in your area.
Detail Your Restaurant Marketing Plan
The marketing section explains your strategy for promoting your restaurant before and after opening. If you’re wondering where to start on how to market your restaurant, you can find a thorough guide here .
Identify specific tactics you will rely on before and after the restaurant is operational. If you’re planning on working with a public relations manager, or launching a social media account to document the build-out of the restaurant and generate excitement, share that. If you’ve already got a sizable social media following on any platform, share that too.
Talk about which channels you’ll rely on once you’re up and running, whether it be email marketing, regular social media sharing, charity partnerships, or local TV or radio ads. Share if you’ll be investing in a customer relationship management software to keep in touch with your loyal guests, or if you’ll have some kind of loyalty program in place.
Put Together an Operations Plan
In this section, you should paint a picture of how the restaurant will operate day-to-day once it’s open. Include in this section:
1. Staffing
What positions will you need and how many people do you expect in each of the different roles? How will you set yourself apart as a great employer? What will the approximate pay be for each position? How do you plan to recruit staff and what are the hiring criteria for each role?
2. Customer service policies and procedures
How do you expect to provide an excellent and consistent guest experience? What are the specific service values, policies, and procedures you will put in place and how will they be enforced or encouraged?
3. Restaurant point of sale and other systems like payroll
How will you track sales and inventory, provide takeout and delivery , manage labor, control cash, process payroll, and accept various payment types?
4. Suppliers
Where will you source your ingredients? Where will you buy equipment, including the one-time purchases and the things that’ll need to be regularly replenished?
Complete A Detailed Financial Analysis with First-Year Projections
The financial analysis is often one of the last parts of a business plan. Investors expect to see a breakdown of how you plan to spend their money in the first year, as well as a comparison of the anticipated costs and projected revenue. There are a few major elements you should be sure to include in this section.
1. Investment Plan
In this section, you explain the initial investment you’re hoping to receive and how you plan to spend the money in the first year. This will usually include kitchen equipment, furniture and decor, payroll, legal fees, marketing, and some working capital.
2. Projected Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement
The business plan is created long before the restaurant actually opens, so creating this profit and loss statement will require you to make some educated guesses.
You’ll have to estimate the various costs and sales numbers included in a P&L based on the size of the restaurant, your target market, and the existing market in the area you’ve selected. You can use this interactive P&L template and guide to learn more about profit and loss statements and to create one for your future restaurant.
3. Break-Even Analysis
This one is pretty straightforward: Investors will want to know how much revenue you will need to bring in each month in order to break even once all of the various overhead and operational costs are factored into the equation. There are always going to be some variable costs, so make a note of what you expect those to be in your analysis.
Show how you expect to generate the required revenue, even in your slow months.
4. Expected Cash Flow
Your expected cash flow will depend on how often you expect to purchase inventory, the size of your staff and payroll, and the payroll schedule. Once your restaurant is operational, some months will be better than others. The cash flow analysis should help investors understand that, based on your expectations, your restaurant will be able to support itself even in the less fruitful months without requiring additional investments.
How to Present a Restaurant Business Plan
Once you’ve written your complete business plan, it’s time to learn it inside and out. Investors will want to see that you’re knowledgeable about every area of your business, and confident that you can pull it off.
When you feel ready, send off your business plan via email to anyone in your network who you think might be interested in investing in your business. Hopefully, you’ll get some bites, and investors will want to meet in person to discuss the restaurant.
Some investors may want to see the information from your business plan in the form of a pitch presentation in addition to receiving the business plan as a printed booklet for their perusal. Create the presentation using a professional template from either Google Sheets or PowerPoint, and practice, practice, practice until you can do the whole presentation without referring to any notes.
Be prepared for every possible question you might be able to anticipate — and for those other questions that come out of left field, it’s ok to be honest and say you’ll find the answer and get back to them within a short period of time.
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Restaurant Business Plan Template
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If you want to start a restaurant or expand your current one, you need a business plan.
Over the past 20+ years, we have helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs and business owners create business plans to start and grow their restaurants. On this page, we will first give you some background information with regards to the importance of business planning. We will then go through a restaurant business plan step-by-step so you can create your restaurant’s business plan today.
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What Is a Restaurant Business Plan?
A restaurant business plan provides a snapshot of your restaurant business as it stands today, and lays out your projected growth plan for the next five years. It explains your business goals and your strategy for reaching them. It also includes market research, information about your target market, and a sample menu to support your winning restaurant business plan.
Why You Need a Business Plan for a Restaurant
If you’re looking to start a restaurant or grow the existing restaurant you need a business plan. A restaurant business plan will help you secure funding, if needed, and plan out the growth of your restaurant in order to improve your chances of success. Your restaurant business plan is a living document that should be updated annually as your company grows and changes.
Sources of Funding for Restaurants
With regards to funding, the main sources of funding for a restaurant are bank loans and angel investors. With regards to bank loans, banks will want to review your restaurant business plan and gain confidence that you will be able to repay your loan and interest.
To acquire this confidence, the loan officer will not only want to confirm that your financials are reasonable. But they will want to see a professional restaurant business plan. Such a plan will give them the confidence that you can successfully and professionally operate a business.
The second most common form of funding for a restaurant is angel investors. Angel investors are wealthy individuals who will write you a check. They will either take equity in return for their funding or, like a bank, they will give you a loan. Private equity groups are also a good source of funding for restaurant chains looking to expand further.
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How to write a restaurant business plan.
Use the following restaurant business plan template which includes the 10 key elements for how to write a restaurant business plan that will help you start, grow, and/or secure funding for your business.
Executive Summary
Your executive summary provides an introduction to your restaurant business plan, but it is normally the last section you write because it provides a summary of each key section of your business plan.
The goal of your Executive Summary is to quickly engage the reader. Explain to them the type of restaurant business you are operating and the status; for example, are you a startup, do you have a restaurant that you would like to grow, or are you operating a chain of restaurants?
Next, provide an overview of each of the subsequent sections of your business plan. For example, give a brief overview of the restaurant industry. Discuss the type of restaurant you are operating. Detail your direct competitors. Give an overview of your target customers. Provide a snapshot of your marketing plan. Identify the key members of your team. And offer a financial analysis of your business.
Company Overview
In your company analysis, you will provide a brief description of the type of restaurant you are operating.
For example, are you writing a small restaurant business plan or a business plan for a restaurant franchise. Further, you might operate one of the following types:
- Fine Dining : characterized by the fancy decor, a dress code, and high prices
- Casual Dining : offers waiter/waitress service in a nice (but not overly fancy) atmosphere with moderate prices
- Fast Casual : characterized by quality food (close to the quality of casual dining) but no waiter/waitress service in an accessible atmosphere
- Fast Food : quick service style provided at the counter or via a drive-through. Lowest quality food and lowest prices
- Steak Restaurant : focuses on steak entrees and is usually a higher priced and fancier restaurant
- Buffet Restaurant : may or may not offer waiter/waitress service. Patrons serve themselves from buffet food selection
- Ethnic Restaurant : focuses on a specific ethnic cuisine such as Indian food, Mexican food, or Moroccan cuisine.
Within these types of restaurants, there are also ethnic food specialties such as American, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, etc.
In addition to explaining the type of restaurant you operate, the Company Analysis section of your restaurant business plan needs to provide background on the business.
Include answers to questions such as:
- When and why did you start the business?
- Your mission statement and how it connects to your restaurant’s brand.
- What milestones have you achieved to date? Milestones could include sales goals you’ve reached, new restaurant openings, etc.
- Your legal business structure. Are you incorporated as an S-Corp? An LLC? A sole proprietorship? Explain your legal structure here.
Industry Analysis
In your industry analysis, also called a Market Analysis, you need to provide a market overview and an overview of the industry.
While this may seem unnecessary, it serves multiple purposes.
First, researching the restaurant industry educates you. It helps you understand the target market in which you are operating.
Secondly, research can improve your strategy particularly if your research identifies market trends. For example, if there was a trend towards speedy restaurant services, it would be helpful to ensure your business plan calls for take-out or other quick-service options.
The third reason for market research is to prove to readers that you are an expert in your industry. By conducting the research and presenting it in your business plan, you achieve just that.
The following questions should be answered in the industry analysis section of your restaurant business plan:
- How big is the restaurant business (in dollars)?
- Is the market declining or increasing?
- Who are the key competitors in the market?
- Who are the key suppliers in the market?
- What trends are affecting the industry?
- What is the industry’s growth forecast over the next 5 – 10 years?
- What is the relevant market size? That is, how big is the potential market for your restaurant? You can extrapolate such a figure by assessing the size of the market in the entire country and then applying that figure to your local population.
Customer Analysis
The customer analysis section of your restaurant business plan must detail the customer base or target market you serve and/or expect to serve.
The following are examples of customer segments: business executives, college students, sports enthusiasts, soccer moms, techies, teens, baby boomers, etc.
As you can imagine, the customer segment(s) you choose will have a great impact on the type of restaurant you operate. Clearly, baby boomers would want a different atmosphere, pricing and sample menu options, and would respond to different marketing promotions than teens.
Try to break out your customers in terms of their demographic and psychographic profiles. With regards to diner demographics, include a discussion of the ages, genders, locations, and average income levels of the new customers you seek to serve. Because most restaurants primarily serve customers living in the same city or town, such demographic information is easy to find on government websites.
Psychographic profiles explain the wants and needs of your target customers. This should also include how your customers choose where they should eat, their dining habits, and how much they are willing to spend on a meal.
The answers to the following questions should be included in your customer analysis:
- Who is your target market?
- What are their needs and wants?
- How do they make dining decisions?
- What motivates them to choose one restaurant over another?
The more you can understand and define these needs, the better you will do in attracting and building customer loyalty.
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Competitive Analysis
This competitive research should help you identify the direct and indirect competitors that your business faces and then focus on the latter.
Direct competitors are other restaurants.
Indirect competitors are other options that customers have to purchase from you that aren’t directly competing. This includes restaurants, supermarkets, and customers preparing dishes for themselves at home. You need to mention such competition to show you understand that not everyone frequents a restaurant each day.
With regards to direct competition, you want to detail the other restaurants with which you compete. Your greatest competitors will be restaurants located very close to your specific location, who are of the same type (e.g., fine dining, casual dining, etc.) and who offer the same cuisine (Japanese, Italian, etc.).
For each such competitor, provide an overview of the other businesses and document their strengths and weaknesses. Unless you once worked at your competitors’ businesses, it will be impossible to know everything about them. But you should be able to find out key things about them such as:
- What types of repeat customers do they serve?
- What menu items do they offer?
- What is their pricing (premium, low, etc.)?
- What are they good at?
- What are their weaknesses?
With regards to the last two questions, think about your answers from the existing customers’ perspective. And don’t hesitate to find out this information from customers by reviewing your competitors’ Yelp listings and other review pages.
The final part of this section is to document your areas of competitive advantage. For example:
- Will you provide superior food items?
- Will you provide menu items that your competitors don’t offer?
- Will you make it easier or faster for customers to acquire your meals?
- Will you provide better customer service?
- Will you offer better pricing?
Think about your unique selling points that will help you outperform your competition and document them in this section of your business plan.
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Marketing plan.
Traditionally, a marketing plan includes the four P’s: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. For a restaurant business plan, your marketing plan should include the following:
Product : in the product section you should reiterate the type of restaurant that you documented in your Company Analysis. Then, detail the specific menu items you offer/will offer.
Price : Document the prices. Essentially in the product and price sub-sections of your marketing plan, you are presenting the menu items you offer and their prices.
Place : Place refers to the location of your restaurant. Perform a location analysis and mention how the location will impact your success. For example, is your restaurant located next to a heavily populated office building, or gym? Discuss how your location might provide a steady stream of customers. Also, if you operate or plan to operate food trucks, detail the locations where the trucks will operate.
Promotions : the final part of your restaurant marketing plan is the promotions section. Here you will document how you will drive customers to your location(s). The following are some promotional methods you might consider:
- Making your restaurant’s front store extra appealing to attract passing customers
- Search engine marketing and optimization
- Social media posting/advertising
- Advertising in local papers and magazines
- Reaching out to local bloggers and websites
- Local radio advertising
- Banner ads at local venues
Operations Plan
While the earlier sections of your restaurant business plan explained your goals, your operational plan describes how you will meet them.
This section of your restaurant business plan should have two key elements as follows:
- Everyday short-term processes include all of the tasks involved in running your restaurant such as serving customers, procuring supplies, keeping the restaurant clean, etc.
- Long-term goals are the milestones you hope to achieve. These could include the dates when you expect to serve your 1,000th customer, or when you hope to reach $X in sales. It could also be when you expect to hire your Xth employee or launch a new location.
Management Team
To demonstrate your restaurant’s ability to succeed as a business, a strong management team is essential. Highlight your key players’ backgrounds, emphasizing those skills and experiences that prove their ability to grow a company.
Ideally, you and/or your team members have direct experience in the restaurant business. If so, highlight this experience and expertise. But also highlight any experience that you think will help your business succeed.
If your team is lacking, consider assembling an advisory board. An advisory board would include 2 to 8 individuals who would act like mentors to your business. They would help answer questions and provide strategic guidance. If needed, look for advisory board members with experience operating restaurants and/or successfully running small businesses.
Financial Plan
Your financial plan should include your 5-year financial statement broken out both monthly or quarterly for the first year and then annually. Your financial statements include your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
Pro-Forma Profit & Loss Statement / Income Statement
An income statement is more commonly called a Profit and Loss statement or P&L. It shows how much revenue you expect to earn or have earned, and then subtracts your costs to show your actual or projected profit.
In developing your income statement, you need to devise assumptions. For example, will you serve 100 customers per day or 200? And will sales grow by 2% or 10% per year? As you can imagine, your choice of assumptions will greatly impact the financial forecasts for your business. As much as possible, conduct research to try to root your assumptions in reality.
Pro-Forma Balance Sheets
While balance sheets include much information, to simplify them to the key items you need to know about, balance sheets show your assets and liabilities.
For instance, if you spend $250,000 on building out your restaurant, that will not give you immediate profits. Rather it is an asset that will hopefully help you generate profits for years to come. Likewise, if a bank writes you a check for $100.000, you don’t need to pay it back immediately. Rather, that is a liability you will pay back over time.
Pro-Forma Cash Flow Statement
Your cash flow statement will help determine how much money you need to start or grow your business and make sure you never run out of money. What most entrepreneurs and business owners don’t realize is that you can turn a profit but run out of money and go bankrupt.
For example, let’s say a company approached you with a massive $100,000 catering contract, that would cost you $50,000 to fulfill. Well, in most cases, you would have to pay that $50,000 now for ingredients, supplies, equipment rentals, employee salaries, etc. But let’s say the company didn’t pay you for 180 days. During that 180-day period, you could run out of money.
In developing your Income Statement and Balance Sheets be sure to include several of the key costs needed in starting or growing a restaurant:
- Location build-out including design fees, construction, etc.
- Cost of equipment like stoves, refrigerators, blenders
- Cost of ingredients and maintaining an adequate amount of supplies
- Payroll or salaries paid to staff
- Business insurance
- Taxes and permits
- Legal expenses
Attach your full financial projections, detailed cost analysis and/or break-even analysis in the appendix of your business plan along with any supporting documents that make your plan more compelling. For example, you might include your store design blueprint, location lease, or initial menu design.
Taking the time to write your own restaurant business plan for your business is a worthwhile endeavor. It will help you communicate your ideas and provide potential investors with the information they need to make an informed decision about investing in your restaurant.
A well-crafted business plan will also give you a road map for growing your business and achieving your long-term goals. So, while it may take some time to put together, it will be well worth the effort in the end.
If you follow the restaurant business plan template above, by the time you are done, you will truly be an expert. You will really understand the restaurant business, your competition, and your existing customers. You will have developed a marketing plan and will really understand what it takes to launch and grow a successful restaurant concept.
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General faqs, 1. what is a restaurant business plan, 2. what are the components of a restaurant business plan.
- Executive Summary
- Company and Industry Analysis
- Customer and Competitive Analysis
- Strategic and Operations Plan
- Financial Plan
- Management Team
- Key Milestones.
3. What is the Purpose of a Restaurant Business Plan?
4. what are the advantages of using a business plan.
- It sets the right priorities for your company
- It strengthens accountability in the market
- It monitors your budget and monetary details clearly
- It helps you manage your resources.
5. What Blunders Should You Avoid Making in Your Business Plan?
- Avoid making unrealistic assumptions
- Do not argue that there is no rival(s)
- Do not provide false information about your business plan
- Do not turn your business plan into a product manual.
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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan [Free Template]
Start creating your restaurant’s business plan with BentoBox’s free business plan template.
The restaurant business plan is a crucial first step in turning an idea for a restaurant into an actual business. Without it, investors and lenders will have no way of knowing if the business is feasible or when the restaurant will become profitable. Business plans span dozens (or even hundreds) of pages, and due to the stakes that lie within the document and the work required to write it, the process of writing a restaurant business plan can threaten to overwhelm.
That’s why BentoBox has created a restaurant business plan template for aspiring restaurant owners. With section prompts for business plan essentials like financial projections, market analysis and a restaurant operations overview, this template makes creating a business plan significantly more manageable.
Included is a professionally designed, customizable version of the template on Google Docs. Restaurants can download the template below, make a copy and tailor it to their specific concept. For design inspiration, download here .
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The funding will be dedicated for the build-out and restaurant design, kitchen, bar and lounge, as well as cooking supplies and equipment, working capital, three months worth of payroll expenses and opening inventory. The breakout of the funding is below: Restaurant Build-Out and Design - $100,000. Kitchen supplies and equipment - $100,000.
The Plan. Our restaurant business plan is structured to cover all essential aspects needed for a comprehensive strategy. It outlines the restaurant's operations, marketing strategy, market environment, competitors, management team, and financial forecasts. Executive Summary: Offers an overview of the restaurant's business concept, market ...
Writing an Effective Restaurant and Bar Business Plan. The following are the critical components of a successful restaurant and bar business plan:. Executive Summary. The executive summary of a restaurant and bar business plan is a one- to two-page overview of your entire business plan. It should summarize the main points, which will be presented in full in the rest of your business plan.
2. The projected profit and loss (P&L) statement. Since the business plan is done way before you open your restaurant you'll need to make some educated guesses for your P&L statement. Estimate costs and sales based on your restaurant's size, target market and the local competition.
A restaurant business plan defines the concept, operational strategy, and business goals of a restaurant. The plan can serve as both a blueprint for day-to-day internal activities and a pitch for potential funding sources. Typically, a restaurant business plan should include: Company information. Mission and vision. Location (s) Legal structure.
Use this free bar business plan template to easily create a great business plan that organizes your vision and helps you start, grow, or raise funding for your bar., TEST. Many people dream of owning a bar: having their friends come by every week (or more), and getting to know their regulars. Bars, pubs, taverns, tap houses, clubs - no matter ...
Here's how to get started with your new restaurant business plan in 10 easy steps: Fill out your contact information in the form above and click "Submit.". Click the "Download" button on the next page to save the business plan document to your device. Open the document in Word, Pages, or your word processor of choice.
Here you go, download our free restaurant business plan pdf, and start writing. This intuitive, modern, and investment-ready template is designed specifically for restaurants. It includes step-by-step instructions & examples to help in creating your own restaurant business plan.
1. Branded cover. Include your logo (even if it's not finalized), the date, and your name. 2. Table of contents. A table of contents in a restaurant business plan provides an organized overview of the document's structure and content.
Your restaurant business plan company overview should include: Purpose: The type of restaurant you're opening (fine dining, fast-casual, pop-up, etc.), type of food you're serving, goals you ...
Your restaurant name and logo. Start by including your restaurant name and logo right on the front page of your business plan. A legally registered name and well-designed logo show that you're serious about your aspirations and have already started doing foundational work on your business. Source.
It's helpful to look at another restaurant business plan example to see how these types of documents are written. 7. Use Visuals, Charts, and Tables. Use images, graphics, tables, and charts to explain complex ideas, add color to your document - both literally and figuratively - and present specific information. 8.
Join the future of restaurant operations today. Download our free & easy-to-use restaurant business plan template now to access a completely customizable roadmap guiding you through the launch and growth of your new business.
Download your free small restaurant business plan template. If you're ready to start a restaurant, you can download our free small restaurant business plan template from our library of over 550 sample business plans. Get started today, and discover why businesses that plan grow 30% faster than those that don't. More restaurant business plan ...
The business plan provides them with a complete description of your strategy. Download the free Restaurant Business Plan Template to organize your vision and ensure that nothing is overlooked. For guides for specific restaurant type's business plan, learn from our resources below. Food Truck Business Plan. Bar Business Plan.
Bar business plan templates and examples. To see how other bar businesses have created their plans, browse our free library of bar and brewery business plans. You can also check out our full selection of food and beverage business plans, or our entire library of over 550 business plans across industries.
6 actionable steps to distill your restaurant business plan: Define your concept clearly: Begin by articulating your restaurant's concept, ambiance, and what sets it apart. This clarity lays the groundwork for the entire business plan. Conduct thorough market analysis: Dive deep into your target market and competitors.
Compare the existing market conditions to your intended target market. Potential restaurant investors will look at this section of the business plan carefully to make sure that the market in the proposed location aligns with the ideal customer profile. 3. Competitive Analysis.
This section of your restaurant business plan should have two key elements as follows: Everyday short-term processes include all of the tasks involved in running your restaurant such as serving customers, procuring supplies, keeping the restaurant clean, etc. Long-term goals are the milestones you hope to achieve.
Tool. A restaurant business plan provides the foundation for your business. Not only is a detailed business plan the key to your restaurant's success, but it also outlines your vision by detailing how your business will take shape and operate. Highly customizable - Easily add your concept, ideas and information into the editable template.
Step 1: Create a Title Page. To create a restaurant business plan, you will have to firstly open a new document in any file format such as MS Word, Google Docs, Pages, etc. Once you open the document, create a title page and mention the title as "Restaurant Business Plan".
Restaurant Business Plan Template. Use this sample template to help you build your restaurant business plan. Feel free to copy and paste this entire section into a Microsoft Word file or download the outline sample in Google Docs. Then replace the explanations for each section with information about your restaurant business.
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The restaurant business plan is a crucial first step in turning an idea for a restaurant into an actual business. Without it, investors and lenders will have no way of knowing if the business is feasible or when the restaurant will become profitable. Business plans span dozens (or even hundreds) of pages, and due to the stakes that lie within ...