This guide is intended primarily for students researching food service industries and markets, including restaurants, caterers, and bars and nightclubs. It may also be useful for researchers in other disciplines.
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Getting Started
To help you form an effective research strategy, the business librarians have developed the following guide:
- Research TipsTips for searching databases effectively and for realistic research.
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Contact M.J. D'Elia for management/business related questions.
Contact Marjorie Mitchell for Psychology related questions.
Contact M.J. D'Elia for management/business related questions.
Contact Marjorie Mitchell for Psychology related questions.
Business Planning
For comprehensive resources on business planning, including sample business plans for businesses in this industry, please see the Entrepreneurship research guide.
- Business Plans HandbookIncludes business plans for different kinds of bars and restaurants.
- Bplans. Free Sample Business PlansIncludes over 500 sample business plans for restaurants, bakeries, and cafes.