0624-001 GWI So, You Want to Open a Restaurant?

So, You Want to Open a Restaurant?

DATE
Wednesday, October 30th
COST
$ 39.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Planning a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

It's been said that the restaurant business is one of the riskiest businesses to start and the hardest to operate.

In this workshop we will walk you through the logical steps of opening a restaurant, from an idea to a well running food service operation. We will discuss the main aspects of a restaurant, menu design, location choice and financial benchmarks.

Starts in 5 days!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Know the logical steps to start a restaurant
  • Have a good idea of what it takes to open a restaurant
  • Obtain licensing, permitting and inspection issues you need to be aware of
  • Find the financial benchmarks you need to be planning for

PROGRAM DETAILS

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cost: $39.00
UGA Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawrenceville, GA
30043

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Jason Bitar

Jason Bitar, a Business Consultant at the UGA SBDC in Gwinnett, has 30+ years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner in the food service, business consulting and real estate industries.  With his experience consulting and mentoring small business owners, Jason has developed deep knowledge and commitment to helping entrepreneurs bring their ideas to market. He understands their concerns, relates to their frustrations and admires their determination. His areas of expertise include, concept development, brand design, product innovation and development, planning and marketing strategies, location selection, store design and construction, franchising and executive mentoring. Jason is fluent in English, Arabic and French.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Gwinnett
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Helen Sutherland at [email protected] or 678-985-6820