The Complete Guide to Buying a Restaurant

Do you need expert help with buying a restaurant? Do you want to make sure you don't make the mistakes that will cost you money and heartache? In this practical book, top business consultant and former restaurant owner Craig Reid explores issues, such as choosing a location, assessing your own lifestyle desires, and most importantly entering the industry with a realistic and informed attitude.

Do you need expert help with buying a restaurant? Do you want to make sure you don't make the mistakes that will cost you money and heartache? In this practical book, top business consultant and former restaurant owner Craig Reid explores issues, such as choosing a location, assessing your own lifestyle desires, and most importantly entering the industry with a realistic and informed attitude. Based on Craig's experience in Australia, the book contains valuable information for buying a restaurant anywhere in the world."The Complete Guide to Buying a Restaurant" will help you with the entire process of realising your dream of restaurant ownership. If you are interested in buying a cafe the 140 pages of valuable advice will help you to: Understand what running a restaurant is really like. Help you to decide if a restaurant is right for you. Assist you in understanding the buying process. Provide clear guidelines on how to analyse a restaurant prior to purchase. Table of Contents: Before You Start Looking For A Restaurant Finding A Restaurant To Buy Analysing The Business Summary Analysing The Business Summary – An Example Other Useful Information Assessing The Location Meeting The Owner Analysis Techniques The Trial & Settlement A Day In The Life Of A Restaurant Owner

Craig Reid is the author of the books "The Complete Guide to Buying a Cafe" and "The Complete Guide to Buying a Restaurant". He is one of Australia's top business improvement consultants and is a former owner of one of Sydney's most successful breakfast cafes. His no-nonsense, practical advice has helped businesses big and small to improve without costing them an arm and a leg - critical in today's tough economic times. Craig holds postgraduate qualifications in Hospitality Management, an honours degree in Marketing and his experiences as a chef, barista, café owner, waiter and even dishpig have given him a complete end-to-end perspective on running cafes and restaurants. Craig has also been a key reviewer for "The Coffee Guide...Sydney", a writer for Flyingsolo.com.au, has been featured on BNet Australia as well as in the entrepreneur section of The Australian newspaper.