As its been said "location location location" This is still true, its probably the single most important decision you will make during the life of your physical location. I have seen places with mediocre products thrive, and I have seen places with great products struggle just due to this single factor. Find out what elements make a great location.

Your menu is the backbone of your business. It's the reason that people will want to come to your place on a daily basis. It is also the major defining factors when it comes to your food costs and labor costs. Having a menu that is efficient and effective is everything. Learn what principles should be in place in order that have no only a versatile and great tasting menu, but a highly cost effective and efficient one.

How much should your labor percentage be on the high side? What is a good or great Labor Percentage? What percentage should your food costs be? All of this information will help you make significant decisions. Not only are there industry standards but with in the food business weather you are quick service or table service or fine dining, the multitude of businesses all have their standard costs associated with them. This information can either set a par to strive for, or be an acknowledgement of a job well done depending where you rank in comparison.

What are some basic techniques you can use to keep this number as low as possible? This is one of the many arts of the industry. The more you can control this cost the higher your general profit margins will be.

How do you ensure that you are not spending too much in the labor department. There are ways to do it. Creating a weekly budget based on projections is one way. Higher Staff Retention is another way. learn the number of things that truly affect your labor costs and how to keep this number down.

Do you want to run your business from afar. Make sure these key things are in place so you can be aware of the status of your business day to day with out having to be physically present.

Marketing is powerful. It is important to be clear on why you are unique and making sure this is being communicated inside and outside of your stores.

What are some strategies you can take to do this? 

Cost effective mediums that have been proven to work time and time again.

Who is your target demographic, how do you get them into your store excited about trying your product. There are full books written on the topic of marketing for good reason. 

What kind of experience level do you need your staff to have?

What should you pay your management staff? 

How can you tell if someone is really going to be a team player and in it for the right reasons as apposed to someone who is just in it for the paycheck? There are surely a number of ways to weed out the real team players from the ones who just want to wear the jersey.