Opening any new business, and particularly anything food related, can be a hugely rewarding experience. However, at the same time, taking those first few steps can be a little daunting, especially if you haven't run a similar business before. This workshop will show you the crucial aspects of setting up a new food business, Restaurant or Café.

We will explore the best ways of testing your business idea and challenging it with all the available financial information. You'll learn how to prepare a useful competitor analysis and look at the numbers that you should have in mind in order to make the business a profitable one. There's also an opportunity to find out about the necessary legal requirements.

The event will cover:

· Legal requirements​

· The customer service journey

· The important numbers and percentages that you need to know in order to run a viable and profitable business.

About the facilitator:

Vasken is an expert in the operational management of new restaurants and coffee bars, providing one-to-one support and training. Vasken has worked with some of the industry's biggest names including Pizza Hut, Starbucks and Pizza
Express and he's able to share his knowledge of the operational efficiencies within these global brands.