Making the decision to start up a restaurant or bar as a passion project is much different than actually opening one up with the structure in place to be successful. A great concept for the floor plan, décor and menu items only goes so far without a business background and an idea of how to keep a positive cash flow coming through the door. More than half of every small business fails within the first year and that number rises even higher if that small business is a restaurant and bar. The success rate is so low because everyone thinks they have a great idea but they forgot to take into account one or more of the most overlooked road bumps like overhead costs, employees, foot traffic or even the fluctuating food market. If you make sure to put a proper business plan in place or speak to someone who has been successful with starting a restaurant in the past then you are already one step ahead of the rest. In this directory on the business side of restaurants and bars we will give you the tools necessary to be successful. There will be links to information and resources on important items like start up costs, rent and where you can get the best value on things you’ll have to have in bulk like napkins, eggs and chairs. Once the next great restaurant and bar idea pops into your head make sure to reference our business directory and do it right!