RestaurantOwner.com is designed to help independent restaurant owners and their teams set up effective systems, create a culture of positive employee and customer experiences, and maintain thriving businesses.

Owner creativity and passion are often what set independent restaurant concepts apart from the competition. Especially in the startup phase, however, build your business on the foundation of consistency and operational excellence.

Our resources are designed to improve the proficiency of restaurant owners and key personnel to become better business managers, implement effective systems and create a culture of hospitality, excellence and accountability.

The business plan templates and resources were created by Jim Laube, a practicing CPA for 25 years, and Joe Erickson, a former restaurant owner and operator. The authors have been involved in hundreds of restaurant business plan and startup projects over their careers.

Resources to turn your good restaurant into a Great Business. From restaurant business plans to hiring, opening, training, inventory and startup checklists, menu cost, and operating forms and spreadsheets, Restaurant Owner has the systems and expertise to help make your operation a …

Even large, publicly traded restaurant companies have a mix of equity and debt financing. Though the requirements of raising money through private equity financing might seem daunting, the process has been well-used to grow many startup concepts into multi-unit maturity.

Listen in and learn how a restaurant management veteran stepped into ownership over an iconic existing concept and led it toward future success while honoring its unique past.

Article Restaurant Training Blueprint How to Strategically Plan and Outline Staff Training Effective training programs are the cornerstone of any successful organization. Whether you're onboarding new employees or upskilling your current team, the key to a successful training program lies in meticulous planning and organization.

Discover inspiring restaurant success stories and learn how to achieve your own with RestaurantOwner.com’s expert resources and guidance.

Whether you're an owner, manager, or supervisor, accountability starts with you and trickles down to everyone else. If you want your restaurant to create a consistently superior dining experience for your guests and provide a supportive, inspiring …