{"id":221649,"date":"2023-03-15T18:18:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T05:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=221649"},"modified":"2023-03-30T19:55:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T06:55:36","slug":"restaurant-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/restaurant-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips When Opening an NZ Restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are an aspiring chef with entrepreneurial ambitions, you may wish to open your own restaurant. Running a restaurant business can be exciting and rewarding, especially since Kiwis love good food. However, when opening a restaurant, there are some common pitfalls you will want to avoid. This article will outline the five tips to consider when opening your restaurant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/21140438\/NZ-Startup-Manual-251x360-2.png\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">NZ Startup Manual: A Legal Handbook For Founders<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Essential reading for anyone building their startup. This free guide includes practical advice and seven real-life case studies.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/NZ-Startup-Manual.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Find A Niche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a vast range of cuisines that range from Italian to Indian to Peruvian. You should consider how niche your cuisine will be because, as a general rule of thumb, businesses that focus on providing a high-quality product across a niche segment of the market establish a more distinct brand and customer following. That said, you should provide a breadth of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Other ways to distinguish your restaurant include features like a drive-thru, a fully served dining experience, or both.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have chosen a cuisine, you can define your restaurant concept. For example, you may want a retro theme or modern edge to your dining space. This way, you can offer patrons a new dining experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create a Solid Business Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses do not plan to fail; they fail to plan. Hence, a successful restaurant needs careful planning and an accurate <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/corporations\/five-tips-for-your-new-zealand-business-plan\/\">business plan<\/a> to help track growth. 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Complying with the <em>Food Act<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before opening your restaurant, you must ensure that your food is safe and suitable to eat under the <em>Food Act<\/em>. This means your food:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>will not make people sick; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is in the proper condition for its intended use.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also complete a questionnaire to determine if you need to register your restaurant and whether you need a food control plan. A <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-and-compliance\/food-safety\/\">food control plan<\/a> is a written document outlining what steps your restaurant needs to undertake to make safe food. You can use the plan to identify and manage risks to help assure customers that your food is safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your food control plan will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your business name;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>restaurant\u2019s address;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scope of the plan, including the type and nature of the food you sell;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how your restaurant will meet requirements under the <em>Food Act<\/em>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>description of hazards in your restaurant; and,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>procedures to achieve the safety of food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To run your restaurant under the <em>Food Act<\/em>, you must register your business and its food control plan with your local council or the Ministry for Primary Industries. Once you register your restaurant, you should get a verifier to check and confirm that you are selling safe food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <em>Fair Trading Act<\/em> Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your restaurant must comply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-and-compliance\/what-is-the-fair-trading-act-in-new-zealand\/\"><em>Fair Trading Act<\/em> (FTA)<\/a> and meet minimum guarantees for the food and drinks you provide to your diners. Consequently, your food should be an acceptable quality, and refunds and replacements should be available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot advertise your food using deceptive or misleading claims when selling it. Whatever claims you make about your food should be accurate and honest so diners can make an informed decision. Providing precise information also applies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pricing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advertising;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>employment ads;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>financing; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>product safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your restaurant consistently provides accurate information, your waiters and waitresses should also know enough about the food to give accurate information. If they do not have the information, they should ask the chef to double-check the ingredients. Of course, this does not mean you must give out your secret recipes; however, whatever information you provide should be accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Location is Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The location you choose will either make or break your restaurant. Your restaurant needs to be in a great location with good visibility and foot traffic to ensure that you have a flow of customers. Before choosing your restaurant\u2019s location, you may want to research what the market in that area likes to eat and whether your restaurant will appeal to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>You should also evaluate the commercial space. For example, consider whether it includes an adequate kitchen with equipment and a suitable dining area. If the space includes equipment, you want to ensure that the equipment is in good working order. After all, investing in expensive kitchen equipment can be costly and could increase your expenses by an amount you cannot recover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you may want to lease or buy the premises. With a lease, you can relocate at the end of the lease term, while you own the premises. If you decide to lease, you should negotiate a lease that benefits your restaurant business. Nevertheless, before signing the lease, consult professionals to ensure you are not entering a bad lease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your new restaurant can allow you to fulfil your food dreams and set you on the way to gaining some Michelin stars. However, before opening a restaurant, you should decide on a restaurant niche and create a business plan to track growth and lead your business to success. If required, you must implement a food control plan and register your restaurant to comply with the <em>Food Act<\/em>. When advertising your restaurant or telling potential customers about your food, you must ensure that your claims and statements are honest and accurate under the FTA. The location you choose needs careful planning, and you must decide whether you want to buy or lease premises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help opening your restaurant, contact our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startup-lawyers-lp\">startup lawyers<\/a> to assist as part of our LegalVision membership. You will have unlimited access to lawyers who can answer your questions and draft and review your documents for a low monthly fee. Call us today at <a href=\"tel:+64800005570\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0800 005 570<\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/membership\/\">membership page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1678857138871\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a food control plan?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A food control plan is a written document outlining how your restaurant can serve safe and suitable food. The plan will include how you can assess and manage risks to ensure that your food is safe. 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