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Running a Successful Restaurant

Starting a Restaurant

Thinking about opening a restaurant?  CRFA’s comprehensive Restaurant Start-Up Kit is designed to meet the needs of potential restaurant owners in Canada and covers all the key business issues – from writing a business plan to filing legal forms – in easy-to-read books and convenient CD-ROMs.  A $225.00 value, available at a special launch price of 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
  • Financial Management 101: Get A Grip on Your Business Numbers, A. Mohr (Self-Counsel Press, 2004)
  • Canadian Legal Guide for Small Business, N. Swais (Self-Counsel Press, 2005)
  • Foodservice Facts Magazine
  • CRFA’s Foodservice Buyers Guide for 2006
  • Small Business Forms on CD-ROM
  • Partnership Agreement Forms on CD-ROM
  • CRFA membership information
  • CRFA product catalogue

Working with a consultant

To find a consultant or company that can help you select the right restaurant location, browse the Real Estate section of CRFA's e-Buyer's Guide.

To find a consultant or company that can help you create a business plan, check the Management section of CRFA's e-Buyers Guide.


Business plans (links to federal and provincial government resources)

The Business Start-Up Assistant site from Canada Business offers comprehensive information and advice on developing a business plan.  Information is also available by province.


Articles by restaurant industry experts

CRFA associate members share their expertise to address common questions from restaurant owners. Choose a topic below: