Passionate restaurateurs who are either about to build a new restaurant or are planning to renovate an old restaurant know the importance of a restaurant concept. While it sounds wonderful to let all of your imagination flow freely to build your dream restaurant, realistically this is not possible.
However, with proper planning and the help of skilled restaurant contractors, building or renovating the restaurant of your dreams can come true. Here are a few important details worth noting and following:
1. Set A Budget And Stick To It!
First things first, the budget. Many restaurant owners tend to go over budget because they do not plan well for all the expenses. Sometimes they can get distracted and go overboard with the planning that they fail to consider how much it will cost to build or renovate the restaurant.
Sit down, plan, and set a reasonable budget that includes at least an extra 20% of the final budget as a safety net for unseen expenses.
2. Hire The Right (And Best) restaurant contractor
Working with an experienced restaurant contractor from the very beginning will not only help you save money, but it will also ensure that your vision for the restaurant comes to life. Not all local restaurant contractors are the same, be sure to do the necessary research, interviews, bidding, and vetting before you hire a contractor for the job.
Bonus tip: Contractors that are easy to communicate with are often the ones who are great to work and collaborate with.
3. Tackle And Prioritize Urgent Issues First!
Once the project has started it is easy to get distracted by the design and aesthetics. While that is important, urgent matters such as plumbing, electricity, and gas connections should be the top priority. If everything is set and ready, you can move on to the decoration and design phase.
After all, what is a restaurant with a beautiful design if it cannot help you properly prepare, cook, and serve food to your customers?
4. Consider All The Latest Restaurant Trends
Speaking of design and concepts, if you are looking for more inspiration and ideas on the overall look of the restaurant, don’t forget to check out all the latest trends in the business. Foodies all over the world want to try and experience something new, fascinating, and out of this world.
Keeping up with the demand for trendy food concepts that are social media-worthy will ensure that the line outside the door on opening night will be a record-breaking one.
5. Stick To The Schedule
Speak to the contractor about the possible target date of completion and set a reasonable deadline. Don’t forget to account for delays due to material delivery, weather, and other possible interruptions when setting the deadline for the restaurant.
When construction does start, be sure to stay attentive and always check on the progress. Showing up regularly to the construction site and keeping tabs on the ongoing work will ensure that the deadlines are met and you can open the restaurant doors on the day you want.
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