The “Restaurant Start-Up” Workshop is for the aspiring restaurateur, or existing restaurant owner expanding their business. We will discuss the critical path to opening a successful restaurant as well as identify industry specific challenges unique to restaurant operations.

Topics include:

•  Defining the concept
• Capital requirements
• One year count down and check list
• Restaurant math
• Resources and tools.

 Greg McNally,  Owner, Restaurant Profit Technologies, Instructor, the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of California, at Los Angeles.

Greg McNally is a restaurant profit enhancement expert, helping owners increase profitability, develop operational excellence, and build lasting guest loyalty – all critical elements needed for a restaurant business to thrive. His proven track record demonstrates a passion and deep expertise in restaurant success.

Greg runs a consulting practice that focuses on helping independent operators in Los Angeles and Orange Counties make the best decisions in order to grow quickly and consistently. His company brings to clients over 30 years of experience, a broad and deep network, and a long list of tools giving each one a framework for success.

In addition, Greg is a culinary management instructor teaching some of the most in-demand courses at the International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute of California, at Los Angeles.