by
Hall, Stephen F.
Call Number
641.3 HAL
Publication Date
2000
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Wemischner, Robert.
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ARC 641.514068 WEM
Publication Date
1998
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This full-spectrum guide offers solid direction on every aspect of the retail specialty food industry. Making liberal use of case studies, Robert Wemischner and Karen Karp lead you step by step through each phase of the development and operation of a take-out gourmet store. They help you find the concept that's right for you, write a business plan, and secure the financing you'll need. You'll discover what to look for in choosing your location; how to communicate with designers, builders, and contractors; and the ins and outs of legal structure and complying with government regulations. You'll learn how to select graphic designs, purchase and price merchandise, hire and train employees, set store policies, and manage your cash. You'll also learn how to market and promote your store and build a steady clientele, exceed your customers' expectations for quality and service, use in-store signage and irresistible merchandise displays to increase sales, expand or convert an existing business, and fine-tune your business to promote growth.
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647.95 FOO
Publication Date
2012
Summary
At over a billion dollars, the food industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Learn how you can become a part of one of the hottest and most affordable food businesses - mobile food. From gourmet food to all-American basics and hot dog wagons to bustaurants, get the delicious details behind starting a food truck business. Led by our experts, learn how to find your food niche, follow important rules of conducting business on the road, outfit your moving kitchen, meet safety and sanitation requirements, and much more. Plus, access recipes, shopping lists, favorite equipment buys and more from practicing food truck entrepreneurs. Six trendy mobile food opportunities: cart and concession trailers, kiosks, standard and gourmet trucks, mobile catering and bustaurants; How to identify your customers and service niche; Creating your mobile menu; Choosing and outfitting your vehicle or kiosk; Licenses, zoning, parking, and other considerations; Scouting and staging for conducting business; Hiring help; Setting prices;Spreading the word; and more from choosing a business vehicle to franchising and everything in between, learn everything you need to know to get your business moving toward success!
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