Accommodation & Food Services

To help aspiring restaurateurs write a business plan for their dream restaurant, we asked business professionals and seasoned business owners for their best advice.

Are you reopening your restaurant after COVID-19 closures? Use this checklist to reopen your restaurant while keeping yourself, employees and diners safe. Read more

The Action Plan for Restaurants provided step-by-step instructions on how to save your restaurant from the coronavirus. Read more

Most businesses need certain state/federal licenses, but when you’re serving food and drink, the stakes are much higher because consumer health is involved. Read more

New businesses need to get licenses and permits, and those that sell food need more than most. This checklist explains what you’ll need to open a restaurant. Read more

To develop your brand, begin by considering your what makes your bar or restaurant different from the competition. Read more

For a bar or restaurant, getting involved in the community is key to success. Here are five ways to make your establishment stand out. Read more

If you want to start a restaurant, there’s no better time. How can you make your new restaurant stand out from the crowd? Follow these 12 steps. Read more

Monica Mitidieri sought a SCORE mentor to help her tackle self-doubt and get to the next level in growing her cookie business.

If you decide to operate a food truck, you’ll need several licenses and permits, including a health permit and parking permit.

Want your restaurant to keep ringing up sales? Here are 10 restaurant trends you should be aware of.

The long-term success of your retail store or restaurant depends on repeat customers. One way to encourage customer loyalty is with a loyalty program.