Opening a restaurant is a dream for many people, but most don’t realize the amount of work that really goes into opening your own place. Besides just deciding on the overall concept, decor and menu, there is a high amount of planning that must go into every new restaurant opening. Luckily, this post from The Back Burner blog from eTundra has some advice for first-time restaurant owners on some of the legwork that should be done before opening.

For starters, you’ll have to decide whether you’re better suited for a breakfast or coffee joint, or a late-night spot that’s regularly packed until closing. You’ll have to determine what kind of restaurant concept fits in with your lifestyle and your home life. Once you’ve decided on your overall strategy, you’ll need to take care of a few other orders of business, like signing a partnership agreement with any partners or investors that you’ll be working with to avoid conflicts later on, and do some research on the history of your proposed location. Being prepared with this signed agreement and knowledge of your space can help to avoid major issues later on. For even more tips on opening a restaurant, like coming up with a solid marketing strategy, continue reading.

Read the full article here: 5 Things to Do Before Starting a Restaurant