I have a friend getting into the food business. What's your best advice?

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Mari-Lyn Harris

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Answered on January 10th, 2020

Take some classes about setting up a food business, work in a restaurant or place that you want to open before doing it as a business. Even the very best Chef's don't make it. Partner up with someone. Collaborate. Listen to @Stuart Abrams from L'Ambroisie it's  very true.  The Health department basically controls if you have a business or not.  Everyone has given some great advice.  Good Luck!

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Go to SCORE and request a mentor.
Food cost is very high... create menu items (such as soup) that will allow you to use all food items to minimize waste.
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