People are always ready to spend money on food and entertainment. The first is necessary to maintain the vital functions of the body, and the second - to relieve stress and internal tension.
Catering services in our country leave much to be desired, if compared with similar institutions in other countries. If you want to compete with existing cafes and restaurants, then you need to know what it takes to open a cafe.
First steps
Do not rush to look for a room and hire cooks. First, you need to do the following:
- determine the financial investments. Decide how much you expect, how much you have available and how to attract investors if necessary;
- make a business plan . Whether it's a fast food establishment or a good expensive restaurant, you need a detailed plan. If you have enough knowledge and confidence you can do it yourself. However, it will be better if you seek help from professionals;
- find a sponsor for business . A beautiful, confident woman can easily charm a man. However, for this to be a business relationship, you need to impress with the mind and professional approach to the matter. Provide a ready business plan and, if the investor is interested in your project, you can count on financial assistance;
- find a competent lawyer. Without education and experience, you are at great risk. You need a true advisor on formal issues.
Because to open a cafe, you need to prepare documents, which it is not easy to understand. The list of basic documents for obtaining a permit for commissioning a food company is as follows:
- Rental agreement.
- Copy of the project report on public catering facilities.
- Calculation of the amount of food waste, depending on the capacity of the enterprise.
- Permission for accommodation.
- Copy of the BTI floor plan with the explication of the food company.
- Schemes of communications (ventilation, water supply, sewerage).
- Scheme of arrangement of technological equipment.
- Copies of existing contracts with the water canal.
- Passports for existing ventilation systems and air conditioning systems.
- The act of revision, cleaning and disinfection of ventilation systems, sewerage, testing of heat and refrigeration equipment at the food unit.
- License for the sale of alcohol and tobacco products.
This, of course, is a relatively small part of the documentation that you need to provide before starting your institution:
- take care of the room. Much depends on the correct location. It should take into account the passability, the presence of institutions, competitors;
- consider the direction and focus on a certain segment of consumers (potential guests of the institution);
- preparation for work. Repair, purchase of equipment, work on design and interior. If you want your institution to be original, you need the help of true professionals.
Important points
Before you decide to open your own cafe, even if small, you should think a lot.
- how confident you are of your abilities;
- is it profitable to open a cafe, because today you can observe a huge competition in the sphere of catering. Small business does not survive, it's a fact;
- marketing solutions. Consider advertising moves and be sure to calculate the costs for these events. Advertising is important, but it is very "expensive";
- be wary of "experienced" workers. Many seek to recruit professionals for their work. However, please note that those who have already worked in cafes / restaurants have the advantage - experience. You can easily become a victim of deception - those who know this whole "kitchen" can easily "get" out of your institution a lot of money, thereby stealing from you.
Be attentive and confidently walk to your dream.