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Protecting Profits - Support for Foodservice

Chef Nicola Give Tips for Startups and Expanding Restaurants

Get tips and insights on opening your first restaurant or expanding your portfolio.

We caught up with Nicola Gilardi, owner and operator of Nicola’s and Maso Pizza Bar in Springfield, Missouri, for his tips to those looking to open their first unit or to add to their portfolio of concepts. Select any of the topics below to learn more.

Plan Your Business

Plan Your Business

Tips to help develop a business plan and secure financing.

Personalize Your Concept

Personalize Your Concept

Understand your restaurant's concept might change before or after you're open.

Develop Your Menu

Develop Your Menu

Look to chains for inspiration as well at what fits with your target market.

Build a Team of First-Rate Staff

Build a Team of First-Rate Staff

Your staff will be crucial to your ongoing success—hire wisely.

Launch with a Soft Open

Launch with a Soft Open

Opening without a major announcement and a limited menu helps work out the kinks.