Contact

Greater Rochester SCORE
greaterrochesterscore@yahoo.com
585-263-6473

When

Tuesday October 21, 2014 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM

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Rochester Business Alliance (RBA) 3rd Floor

150 State Street
Rochester, NY 14614

FREE PARKING!!! ENTER THE RBA LOT ON ANDREWS STREET. ENTRANCE IS JUST BEFORE THE PAY LOT. THE GATE ARM WILL GO UP WHEN YOU DRIVE IN FRONT OF IT. A CODE WILL BE PROVIDED TO GET OUT WHEN YOU LEAVE.

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Cancellations made prior to noon on Friday, October 17th will receive a full refund. Sorry, no refunds for no-shows.

Minimum class size is 8, full refund if we have to cancel the workshop.

SCORE Workshop

Starting and Operating a Restaurant

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 8:45AM-12:30PM

Are you considering a restaurant business or recently opened one? Not sure you'll be profitable?

In this workshop you will learn the key areas that are critical to the success of your restaurant. You'll learn how to avoid costly mistakes before you open your doors and how to prevent them if you are already open.

This workshop will cover the following topics:

Cash control and funding from conception thru one year of operation
Location and it's effect on menu planning, pricing, decor and pre-opening budgeting
How to hire staff
How to keep honest people and identify others
Working to cultivate service minded staff
How to get things fixed before they breakdown
Social media opportunities
Licensing and permit applications and how to maximzie the government agencies you will work with
How to purchase hard goods and operational supplies

Register now! This workshop is essential for anyone considering opening or who has recently opened a restaurant.

Pre-registration is required online, click below to register. Sorry, no walk-ins.

Workshop Fee:

$25 (includes continental breakfast) payment made through PayPal (PayPal account not required), must have a credit/debit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover).

When you arrive at the PayPal screen, you will have the option to log into your PayPal account if you have one, or select "Don't have a PayPal Account" where you'll be able to input your billing information. If you have a PayPal account you will need to use the credit card associated with that account.