One of the most exhilarating moments in the life of a restaurateur is seeing your food, concept and dream, take shape. Your sign goes up, the lights come on; you can practically see your first customer as they walk through the door. Your hard work has paid off, but it has also just begun. For as much passion as the restaurant business holds, there are as many blind spots and pitfalls that take new owners by surprise. Our goal is to not only guide and advise for a successful opening but to help avoid losing time and money right now, and as the business develops. You don’t have to make your own mistakes to make your own success. Resources are best served when chefs can chef and drive the future vision, while a key, behind-the-scenes leader can drive the business side forward.