Identifying Key Partners
A restaurateur is a person who opens and runs restaurants professionally. In 2000, Chef Shannon Bennett opened Vue de monde in Melbourne. Key partners help a business model work, like suppliers, manufacturers, and business partners.
Building Community Relations
Join the Chamber of Commerce. Partner with schools to reach young audiences. Community colleges also draw youth. Non-profits can also partner with restaurants.
Drafting Partnership Agreements
Draft a partnership agreement. Have regular meetings. Divide labor and expenses. Offer camaraderie.
Darden Restaurants operates brands globally and partners with suppliers for ingredients and governments for regulations.
Internal stakeholders are investors, employees, and owners. External ones are customers, suppliers, communities, and governments.
Select the right partner with a shared vision. Communicate creativity and expertise. Achieve business goals together. Create a win-win situation for the long haul. Keep distinct features like quality, service, value, cleanliness, and consistency. Carefully choose your partner.