SET UP BUSINESS

An inexperienced entrepreneur can be attracted to the idea of ​​opening a bar because it can be fun and profitable. This may be partly true, but it is important to know that opening a bar requires a lot of preparation and hard work, as in any other sector. It is important to have realistic expectations and a broad knowledge of the industry in order to have a thriving business that allows you to avoid nasty surprises. Read this guide for tips on how to start a bar. 

If you do not have experience as a manager of a bar or as an owner, our advice is to start with someone who has already had similar experiences, so as to avoid mistakes from beginners. Also, if you do not have the capital to finance your bar, you will need to find investor or loan partners.

Creating an estimate of your budget will help you determine the amount of funds needed to open the bar, which will also depend on the choice to acquire an existing business, or start from scratch. Many projects end up being more expensive than expected, due to unexpected legal obstacles or construction delays, and it may take more time for your store to balance and generate profits. In addition, your budget must also take into account transaction costs, licenses and permits, salaries, food and beverages. 

If possible, you should also start with a higher liquidity than initially calculated, so as to prevent problems related to the absence of funds. I know it sounds hard, but we're here to help you one step at a time.

To get on with your idea, you have to decide what kind of bar you want. Do you want to create a pub that also focuses on food, a cozy bar that serves craft beer, or a nightclub in a crowded area?

Understanding what kind of bar you want will also help you understand the best area to open. Looking for areas where you could open your bar will also help you identify the competition and analyze potential customers. This information will help you avoid potential disasters such as opening a nightclub in a more suitable area at the opening of a tasting room.  

As soon as you know exactly what you're promoting, you can create a marketing plan. Online platforms such as websites or social media are very efficient and low-cost means of spreading the word about your new premises, and if used properly they are able to establish a relationship with the customer and create a positive perception of your business. You should start by advertising your bar before your opening to ensure that your potential customers are aware of your business, but make sure that an opening date is established so that they know when they will be able to visit your room.

Obtaining 3 workplace safety licenses is a legal necessity for any business that wants to sell beer, liquor or food. Below the 3 authorizations:

- The health authorization must be presented to the local ASL and you will receive a health and hygiene eligibility check within 30 days of the application.

- Hygienic-sanitary self-control is based on food safety, and you should follow these 6 points so as not to have problems with the law in the future:

1. Identify any danger to be prevented, eliminated or reduced.

2. Identify critical control points in the preparation, transformation, packaging, storage, sale and administration phases.

3. Establish, for these critical points of control what is acceptable and not.

4. Deciding and applying effective surveillance procedures at critical control points. In short, being "a little '" careful when cooking.

5. Change the way you work when a critical point is not under control.

6. Decide which procedures to use regularly to keep working well.

- The health book is a document that serves all employees who work in your bar, you can ask the local health authority.

Most of our machines have an ISO 22000 certification that can help you keep your business safe!

These are the main security laws to keep in mind when opening an activity:

Workplace safety means that you have to assess the health and safety risks of your employees. You can write a self-declaration if your business has less than 10 employees.

Safety of electrical installations to state that your business is safe, an electrician can help you in all this. The document must be kept, and a copy must be sent to the Municipality.    

Fire safety to minimize the likelihood of fire in your business, check fire systems and always inform your staff.

Now you know all the safety rules, and remember that with a good accountant and an architect/surveyor you can facilitate your paperwork.

Once you have found the right area for your business and decided on your menu, you can start to equip it. If you will serve food, whether you are talking about simple appetizers, or about more complex dishes, you will need to invest in industrial cooking machines. If you will only need to drink, you will need to equip yourself with the right equipment for your premises.  

Some of the most important bar machines are those that keep your drinks fresh. A bar that does not serve cold beer obviously can not hope to succeed. The best way to prevent this is to buy quality products and equipment, such as refrigerators and ice machines. You will need refrigerators for the under counter, thermal containers, refrigerators for wine and much more.

Blenders and mixers are fundamental components for opening a bar. Margaritas, daiquiris and other cocktails are necessary to satisfy a large part of the market. Offering frozen cocktails consumes more time and energy than offering bottles or drinks already mixed, so you should consider investing in a pantry for frozen drinks.

Because of the lower solidification point of alcohol compared to classic drinks, it will be important to do research to ensure you have a product that keeps the temperature cold enough to produce a frozen cocktail. Before buying a machine, make sure you have read the technical specifications to determine if it fits your business.

Almost all bars, however, will need to invest in at least one quality mixer. You will have to make sure that the blenders are capable of destroying even the ice. There are many brands and many models that have powerful and specialized engines for shredding ice.

Real connoisseurs know exactly what separates a "good sushi" from a "bad sushi", and most of them are willing to pay extra to make sure a well-made sushi. Opening a sushi restaurant is very challenging and compared to other types of restaurants. Having a good work plan will allow you to succeed.  

Serving sushi involves adding more attention to the safety of the product, compared to other types of food. Although not all sushi contains raw fish, many contain it, and this is what induces the fussiest to give up sushi in general. In fact, some of the terrifying stories you've heard about people who have contracted diseases or have been sick after eating raw fish are true. However, there are a number of precautions that can be taken to eliminate virtually all risks.

  Contact the health department for information on the safety of sushi and how it should be treated before being sold.  

The best way to buy safe fish is to know your supplier. If your option is in the area where you live, try to make sure that you choose one that deals only with the sale of fish, rather than a larger distributor.

Also, try to build a relationship of trust with your supplier, so you know more about their precautions at the time of fishing, and how they keep it before reselling it.

Like any business, opening a sushi restaurant will require you to fill in many documents. Making your restaurant a legal entity, first of all, will require a merchant license. These are obtained from the City Council, which is also a good place to start getting information on what you need to open a sushi bar. Since you will almost certainly have to hire staff, you will need to provide you with the appropriate documentation for this too.  

In addition, in addition to normal merchant licenses, you will also need a number of other specific food licenses. You will need to register with the health department and you will need a license to sell food. If you want to serve beer, you'll need a permit for that too.

The necessary element for a sushi bar is the sushi showcase. Make sure you find a well-lit and large enough display case that can store sushi at the right temperature and make people try one.

Sushi showcases require space to make sure that the chiller can take enough air to actually keep the contents cool.

The cutting boards are very important to have, not only because they are comfortable, but also to ensure quality standards during preparation. Consider buying cutting boards of different colors to make sure you use the tools dedicated to each type of preparation. This will decrease the chances of contamination, especially between raw and cooked foods.  

The chefs need well-sharp knives to work accurately. There are traditional Japanese knives, such as deba or sashimi, which were specially created to prepare fish, or nakiri and usuba, for preparing vegetables and other ingredients.  

Since the experience lived by the customer is more than anything else on the presentation of the dish and its flavor, being creative about the composition of it will be essential.  

Sushi bars and Asian restaurants generally usually choose "melamine" dishes for many reasons. First of all, dishes created with this material are traditionally associated with Asian countries. Furthermore, melamine is also a sensitive choice where chopsticks can be used more easily than metal tools. In addition, melamine costs less and is more durable than ceramic dishes.

  You will also need:  

- Frier

- Pans

Grid

- Kettle

- Pot for cooking rice

One of the greatest temptations of all time, ice cream can also be a sweet business idea. With sufficient capital, hard work and the right ice cream supplier, you can make your dream of opening a successful ice cream parlor! Whether you choose the traditional way with ice cream balls, or you choose the new trends, like frozen yogurt, there are many factors that need to be evaluated before you open your premises.

You can choose to sell ice cream and yogurt from a seller, or you can choose to create your own tastes by hand. You can also choose to include other types of food and serve coffee. When you consider the idea of ​​creating an ice cream parlor, let Allfoodproject help you provide the right materials you need to make sure your idea turns into success.

Before deciding what kind of equipment you need, you have to decide what kind of ice cream you want to open. If you're thinking of just one counter or you're thinking of opening an ice cream van, you'll need less equipment than a local that offers a full service with dozens of ice cream and decorations.

The softice cream machines provide a versatile solution for incorporating ice cream into your menu. They produce ice cream, yogurt, and whipped cream. You can purchase different machines of this kind to meet the needs of your future customers.

When you understand what kind of ice cream you want to offer, you will also need to determine how you will pack your final product. Will you have the staff who will fill the ice cream manually, or will you let the customers themselves use them? However, you will need the right tools for your service.

An ice cream van can be started with about 2000 euros, while for a real store it can also take more than 100,000 euros of initial investment. A van, cart or kiosk can be started immediately, while you'll need much more time if you want to open a real store.

Depending on the space you have, it could also take years for your business to generate profits. You must also evaluate if you want to embark on this adventure alone, with a partner or a franchise.

Did you ever think you have the right qualities and the talent to open your own pastry shop? 

However, it is not enough to have the culinary qualities to do it. Your initial capital, location, and choice of whether to rely on a franchise or not are some of the things you'll need at the beginning if you're considering opening a business.

As soon as you have a clearer idea of what you want to do, you will need to make sure you buy the right equipment and the right equipment for your store.

For a pastry chef, the most important tool is obviously the oven. You will probably need a convection oven rather than a small commercial oven. These ovens are a great option for your pastry as they cook more efficiently and quickly than a standard oven, giving your pastry chef the ability to complete more orders and more efficiently.

However, keep in mind that convection ovens are not suitable for all types of cooking. For example, some specialties such as soufflés would not withstand the strength of the air in these ovens.

Cooking dozens of cookie trays, however, will be a breeze with a convection oven, especially those that rotate automatically, saving you the job.

Probably, you will also need at least one planetary . If you are thinking of opening a small business, we suggest you opt for a cake planetary. If you're thinking of having more business, or want to refill local restaurants with fresh foods, we recommend a larger planetarium.

You will also need to invest in refrigeration equipment, regardless of the size of your business. The fridge-cupboards are ideal for almost all kitchens. They can contain almost anything.


You could also opt for a refrigerated table, which will give you more space for your work. There are also the blast chillers, which will be very useful in the preparation of dough for cakes before cooking, cooling the dough to allow you to cut and divide the dough more easily. They can also be used to speed up the cooling process for desserts such as cheesecakes.

Smaller tools

Like any business, the location is one of the most important aspects. However, it seems that even small cities can withstand a large number of pizzerias, so the location could be overshadowed. Certainly you will want to choose a very busy place with adequate parking space, but what really matters is the quality of what you need. Many customers will come back to you, even if you are not located in the most convenient part of the city if your pizza is good!

Pizza delivery

Everything has its weight, starting from the type of furniture, from the lights, from the music. If you choose this path you must be ready to go all-in to make your restaurant unique.

The crust will be that element that will act as a balance needle for the quality of your pizza. Some pizzeria chains provide the prepared dough, but if you want to prepare the dough for yourself you will need a dough mixer that has the power necessary to satisfy your demand. The mixers are designed specifically to mix and work the dough in a constant manner. A planetary is not able to work the dense mixture, so you save a big headache and equip yourself with the right tools.

These are some of the attrezzature you'll need:

- Refrigerators

- Freezer

- Work table

- Table for pizza preparation

- Dough equipment

- Tools

- Pizza bag