The Restaurant
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The Restaurant

From Concept to Operation

  1. 432 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Restaurant

From Concept to Operation

About this book

THE RESTAURANT

AN AUTHORITATIVE, UP-TO-DATE, AND ONE-STOP GUIDE TO THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS

In the newly revised The Restaurant: From Concept to Operation, Ninth Edition, accomplished hospitality and restaurant professional John R. Walker delivers a comprehensive exploration of opening a restaurant, from the initial idea to the grand opening. The book offers readers robust, applications-based coverage of all aspects of developing, opening, and running a restaurant.

Readers will discover up-to-date material on staffing, legal and regulatory issues, cost control, financing, marketing and promotion, equipment and design, menus, sanitation, and concepts. Every chapter has been revised, updated and enhanced with several industry examples, sidebars, charts, tables, photos, and menus.

The ninth edition of The Restaurant: From Concept to Operation provides readers with all the information they need to make sound decisions that will allow for the building of a thriving restaurant business. The book also offers:

  • A thorough introduction to the restaurant business, from the history of eating out to the modern challenges of restaurant operation
  • A comprehensive exploration of restaurants and their owners, including quick-casual, sandwich, family, fine-dining, and other establishments
  • Practical discussions of menus, kitchens, and purchasing, including prices and pricing strategies, menu accuracy, health inspections, and food purchasing systems
  • In-depth examinations of restaurant operations, including bar and beverage service, budgeting and control, and food production and sanitation

An indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate restaurant and food management services and business administration students, The Restaurant: From Concept to Operation, Ninth Edition is also perfect for aspiring and practicing restaurant owners and restaurant investors seeking a one-stop guide to the restaurant business.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Part One Restaurants, Owners, Locations, and Concepts
  8. Chapter 1 Introduction
  9. Chapter 2 Restaurants and Their Owners
  10. Chapter 3 Concept, Location, and Design
  11. Part Two Restaurant Management
  12. Chapter 4 The Menu
  13. Chapter 5 Restaurant Business and Marketing Plans
  14. Chapter 6 Restaurant Leadership and Management
  15. Chapter 7 Planning and Equipping the Kitchen
  16. Chapter 8 Food Purchasing
  17. Chapter 9 Financing and Leasing
  18. Part Three Restaurant Operations
  19. Chapter 10 Bar and Beverages
  20. Chapter 11 Budgeting and Control
  21. Chapter 12 Food Production and Sanitation
  22. Chapter 13 Organization, Recruiting, and Staffing
  23. Chapter 14 Training and Service
  24. Glossary
  25. Index
  26. EULA