Meet a restauranteur who has been instrumental in opening dozens of restaurants. Learn what makes a restaurant successful and how to create a strong foundation for prosperity. We will look at what owning a restaurant is really like. Whether a franchise or independent project is best for your personality type. How to work with partners. Discover the costs of start-ups from food trucks to full scale operations, and begin to look at your concept, and the need for a business plan tailored for restaurants.