Restaurant Biz 101--Everything You Need to Know

Open to the public

Register!

Saturday, Oct 20, 9am-5pm
Salazar Hall 2014
Class# 6521
7 Hours CEU $200

Catering - Restaurants - Lounges

The Food Biz is tough but you can succeed if you plan right!

"OUTSTANDING - THE HANDOUTS ALONE WERE WELL WORTH THE COST."
The Chieftain

No matter the size or your experience, owning a restaurant, lounge or catering businesses is a challenge. But with dedication and the proper tools you can succeed. This all day seminar will cover everything you need to consider. Plus provide practical tips from well known industry experts on:

Architecture & Interior Design Branding & Identity Business Plans & Operations Menu Design Traditional & Internet Marketing

Communications Press & Public Relations Websites & Graphic Design Location & Financial Analysis Staff Hiring & Training

Guest speakers and handout materials will address devising a successful plan of action, keeping key costs under control, and getting diners in the door without breaking the bank through effective promotions.
One day seminar- The only course of its kind offered in the North Bay

EXISTING & PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS OWNERS WILL BENEFIT BY ATTENDING

Guest speakers will include a top California restaurant designer, a consulting chef and an operations manager. Over 100 pages of practical handout materials including forms, examples and chronological To Do lists.

"WE RECEIVED PRACTICAL TOOLS TO HELP US EXPAND.
SUGGESTIONS ON PRESS & MARKETING WERE INVALUABLE."
Destino

Joan Simon, a founding principal of Full Plate Restaurant Consulting, has a 20 year track record of improving the bottom line for small restaurants and food businesses through practical, hands on applications that are affordable and achievable. Often quoted in the media on industry issues, she sees the mistakes as well as the successes that restaurants and hospitality businesses experience. Her clients include a broad array of Bay Area startups and long time favorites looking to be profitable in today’s competitive marketplace.