Chef Binod Baral Launches Asian Culinary Academy Prominent Chef Binod Baral has introduced Asian Culinary Academy with a vision to help restaurant entrepreneurs to launch, set up and run restaurant and any other food business. He aims to provide consultancy services not limited to kitchen staff training and development, concept creation, menu development, Food & Hygiene etc. Chef Binod Baral has...
Dishoom, a well known Indian eatery, inspired by Irani Cafes of Bombay is opening a new site in Manchester. It is believed they will open door by end of November 2018. Last year they opened a site in Edinburgh, Scotland. As explained in Wikipedia, "The classic format of these cafes is basic with a subtle colonial touch; high ceilings with black, bent wooden chairs (now cane in some cafes), wooden...
The key ingredients to creating a memorable restaurant brand In this article, Mike Hardman, Marketing Manager at catering specialist Alliance Online, takes a look at the essentials any restaurant needs to get right to make an impression. Every successful restaurant needs a brand that will make potential customers pay attention. Without creating a memorable experience, your establishment will be in...
Why Are Curry House Closing in the UK? Check out an article by Chef Binod Baral. Are you a curry lover? If yes, you may be wondering why curry businesses are closing at an alarming rate in UK. In fact, statistics has it that at least two curry businesses are getting closed weekly. Curry is an important component of the British culture and the news of curry houses closing is of much concern to British...
MoMo & Roti, has acquired a site in Alperton, Wembley to launch their second branch. As it's website claims "it is a destination for authentic Nepalese cuisine. We are the first Nepalese fast food venue outside Nepal. We aim to serve street food from North to South of Himalayan region of Nepal, Tibet, Assam, Darjeeling, Sikkim." "The name MoMo & Roti has been derived from the Himalayan regions....
Restaurant Business Plan Restaurant Business Plan is a must whether you are planning to approach investors or bank for funding or investing your own savings. Opening a restaurant without a business plan is like driving without a destination. You must know where you are heading to. Major Aspects of a Restaurant Business Plan: The concept (menu, theme, service & food) Industry Analysis...
Process & Cost Involved in Buying a Leasehold Restaurant Thinking of purchasing a leasehold restaurant? A quick guide below gives you an idea about the process and the cost involved. Before start searching a restaurant, you must consider the following aspects: Do I have enough capital or funding? Do I have enough survival fund for initial 6 months? Do I have a good bank or trade...
Freehold and Leasehold Restaurant. What's the difference? Freeholder is person who owns the complete ownership of the property and building, and they are also the landlord. A landlord could be an individual or a company. So, a freehold restaurant is a restaurant which is run and operated by the landlord or freeholder by themselves. Leaseholder is a person who secures the right to occupy (through...
Why are restaurants closing in the UK? So far in 2018 we have seen many high street closures and the restaurant chains are the hardest hit. January: Jamie’s Italian (12 restaurants) February: Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa (2 restaurants) March: Prezzo (94 restaurants) May: Carluccio’s (34 restaurants) These are just some of the major chains that have gone bust, however check the list HERE...
Location, Location & all about Location There is a reason to repeat this word 3 times. Choosing a location for your restaurant can be both an exciting and daunting task. Once you’ve signed your lease, you’re bound to respect it! Experts like me can turn around failed businesses by implementing concept, service and offers. Not every available space is right for a restaurant. A good restaurant...