Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

IMARC Group's“Restaurant Business Plan and Project Report 2025” offers a comprehensive framework for establishing a successful restaurant business. This in-depth report covers critical aspects such as ...

LAS CRUCES >> As with any other small business, a new restaurant needs a thoroughly researched business plan. But entrepreneurs who expect to use their business plan to secure financing for the new ...

Whether you want to create the next unicorn startup or lay the groundwork for a successful and sustainable business, the process starts with your business plan. While knowing what to include is ...

Starting a business can be a daunting undertaking. As with so many large projects, one of the most difficult challenges is just getting started, and one of the best ways to start is by putting ...

Starting a restaurant can be a bit daunting. Our guide’s instructions explain what to know and expect at each step. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Strategic management deals with the long-term goals of a business rather than the day-to-day operations. These plans often make projections that extend three to five years out. In addition to creating ...

Mary King’s 14-year hospitality career spanned from coffee shops to food trucks and mom and pop shops to Michelin-starred restaurants. Mary has written restaurant management advice for Fit Small ...

Like most industries, the food and beverage sector is currently in the throes of a major digital transformation. As consumer preferences shift and economic conditions squeeze profit margins tighter ...

For the year and a half before he opened Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee in North Andover, Massachusetts, Danny Azzarello worked on his business plan. By the time he opened the doors on the breakfast ...