Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Restaurant
Author: Howard Cannon, Brian Tarcy
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ISBN: 002864168X
Publisher: Alpha Communications (15 December, 2001)
Sales Rank: 4,779
Average Customer Rating: 4.38 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 3 out of 5
Just the Basics
For someone coming in with no knowledge at all of the restaurant business, this is not a bad general guide.
I was a little disapointed however at the terse treatment the author gave to money processing in the restaurant.
There are many types of restaurant computer systems(POS) and lots of systems to accept checks and credit cards. Since in most restaurants these payment forms far outdistance cash, it would be helpful to include some of the basic credit card processing provisions and information about terminals. Merchants are misguided and ripped off all the time on check and credit cards sytems that are not proper for the specific restaurant. The topic deserves a chapter, not just a few paragraphs.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Wonderful and Easy-to-Read Book
This book is wonderful! Easy to read and easy to understand without sacrificing the technical knowledge it is trying to get across! I'd recommend this for anyone with or without previous restaurant experience!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Helpful and Honest
This was the most helpful and honest book I have read on opening a restaurant. It's realistic but also gives you hope and help. Anyone thinking of opening a restaurant this is a must have!. It's easy to ready and understand. This is the only book you need! don't waste your money and time on any other book! Similar Products
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