Finding the right space for a restaurant is not easy – the difficulties create a lot of requirements, regulations and restrictions that are imposed on them. That’s why you need to start your search in advance. Try to find premises where the catering facility was previously located. In this case you will save on bringing the premises into conformity with the norms. And you will save not only in money but also in time. In addition, such premises are sometimes rented with part of the equipment: extraction, ventilation, air conditioning.
When choosing is worth paying attention to two parameters: the location and the condition of the room.
Place under the future restaurant chosen subject to the concept. For example, the youth cafe is better placed near the educational institutions and the family cafe – in a residential neighborhood. Improperly selected location can leave the restaurant without visitors.
Choosing a location for a restaurant
Assess the location with services like Google Maps, 2GIS. This way you will know if your direct competitors are nearby, if it is possible to meet your target audience there, how convenient is the transport interchange, so the visitor can drive up to the institution.
Evaluate the space: whether it meets regulatory requirements, whether there is the possibility of redevelopment, whether repairs are required, whether there are all necessary communications… Also, pay attention to the power of electricity, because the food equipment consumes a lot of electricity.
The basic requirements for the premises of the restaurant:
- Square footage of about 100 square meters;
- the presence of artificial and natural ventilation;
- the presence of sewage;
- The presence of additional rooms (storage room, bathroom, staff room).
One of the most important issues at this stage is the cost of rent. For a restaurant, a considerable amount of space will be required, and not every entrepreneur has the opportunity to acquire the property. Rental rate depends on various factors: in what city or district the premises are located, pedestrian traffic and proximity to other public facilities.
Purchase of equipment and furniture
The quality of equipment and tools in the kitchen determines its production capacity and even affects the taste of the food. Therefore, you should choose responsibly. In advance, study the offers on the restaurant equipment market, reviews on the equipment and the experience of other entrepreneurs. You can also use the services of firms that are engaged in the organization of the restaurant business.
Restaurant equipment
The list of necessary equipment can be different, because it depends on the menu. For example, for a pizzeria, quality ovens are important, for a sushi bar – a special rice cooker, and for a fast-food establishment – fryers.
But you can highlight the main categories of equipment that will be needed in every kitchen:
- Ovens and other heat-processing equipment: ovens, fryers, stoves, etc.;
- refrigerators, freezers, refrigerated table and vacuum packers for food storage. The model of refrigeration equipment should be chosen depending on the layout of the kitchen and the list of food stored;
- dishwasher to automate the process and disinfect dishes;
- equipment for preparing drinks: juicer, coffee machine;
- electrical appliances: mixers, blenders, food processors;
- kitchen utensils and other small equipment (knives, food containers, racks, containers, etc.)
- equipment for dough: dough sheeters, unrolling devices, molds, etc.
Equipment costs can also vary. To reduce this list and save money, you can reduce the cycle of production and buy ready-made semi-finished products. For example, you can buy baked goods from a bakery, and cakes from a pastry shop.
In addition, there will be a need to buy furniture and other equipment, including a bar counter, tables and chairs, a cash register and a cashless payment terminal, and decorative items.
