Before you become a part of one of Canada’s most rewarding – and most challenging – industries, take some time to do your research.  A great place to start is CRFA’s comprehensive Restaurant Business Kit.

Whether you are just starting up or are already in the business, this comprehensive kit is designed to meet your needs.  It covers all the key Canadian business issues – from writing a business plan to filing legal forms to restaurant accounting principles – in easy-to-read books and convenient CD-ROMs.  A $225.00 value available for only $99.95.

The Kit includes:

• Start and Run a Restaurant Business, B. Cooper, B. Floody, G. McNeill (Self-Counsel Press, 2005) with accompanying CD-ROM
• CRFA's Canadian Restaurant Accounting - Second Ed., by Douglas P. Fisher."
• Canadian Legal Guide for Small Business, N. Swais (Self-Counsel Press, 2005)
• Foodservice Facts Magazine
• CRFA's Foodservice Buyers Guide (most current edition)
• Small Business Forms on CD-ROM
• Partnership Agreement Forms on CD-ROM
• CRFA membership information
• CRFA product catalogue (contained within the Foodservice Facts Magazine)
  

An important step in starting any business is building a business plan. 

If you’d like to develop your plan independently, visit Canada Business at www.canadabusiness.ca for comprehensive information and advice on developing a business plan.

For expert assistance, you could also hire a consultant or company to help you develop your business plan.  For recommended consultants, check the management section of CRFA's Online Foodservice Buyers Guide.

CRFA’s Buyers Guide can also help you in finding a great location and sourcing food, beverages, equipment, tableware, business supplies, furnishings, services, and consultants.