Customer Review: Whether you are a home brewer like me (or not), Sam's story of inspiration and creative genius is amazing. There are marketing and business philosophies explored here that are universal. I am planning a trip to the Dogfishead Brewery in Delaware to experience first hand this remarkable business... more info
Customer Review: This book covered everything a small bakery owner would ever need to run a financially successful business. All of the information was invaluable and I recommend this to anyone who is serious about owning their own bakery.
Customer Review: Wanna open a food service business? Read several books including this one, subscribe to the Restuarant owner email news letter and then search for any other material you can read about the subject. Lots of people try and many fail, or just give up. Be educated in your decisions. You will gain enough... more info
Customer Review: I suppose I should have listened to the title. A bartending magazine suggested this book, and I understood it would be helpful to even someone who has already had the experience of opening a bar and then a restaurant. I think it would be helpful to someone without those experiences. Other "Dummies"... more info
Customer Review: My wife and I recently purchased a B&B in California. Before making the leap, we researched the industry as best as we could, and we bought every book on the subject from Amazon. I can say that this book was extremely informative and helpful. Nice job. Another book that I feel is a must read... more info
Customer Review: This is a great book chock full of "to the point" advice.
I like the fact that you can use it not only as a "reading" book but also a "reference" book.
Customer Review: This was worth the time to read if you are or ever will be interested in how to open a pizzeria. It has every detail on how to run your business to include a checklist on whether you are the right person for the business. The included CD ROM with all the lists and pertinent information in the book... more info
Customer Review: The book was filled with some really excellent resources thaused to write my business plan and have used since. It was more of an assemblage of needed documents rather than a narrative of how to open a restaurant. It was, however, of value and I still refer to it.
Customer Review: I found this book veery informative. i have always loved to cook, but have never done it professionally and was looking for suggestions to get started.
Customer Review: Jan Stankus' book, How to Open and Operate a Bed and Breakfast, was the most valuable of all we have read before opening The Sanctuary B&B in Mossyrock, Washington. She has done her homework thoroughly, and made the monumental task of getting up and running easier. Katherine Carroll
