The Hospitality Guidebook: A Hospitality Veteran's Guide to Winning in Today's Industry

Are you ready to turn your dream of owning a restaurant or bar into reality? In this powerful and practical guide, hospitality expert Keitris Bourgeois brings you 20+ years of industry experience spanning fine dining, high-volume bars, festival production, payroll, credit card processing and fortune 500 hotel sales management to help you confidently navigate your first restaurant or bar launch.What You'll Learn:The real pros and cons of opening a restaurant in today's marketHow to read the industry climate with comps and data backed trendsWhat it really costs to get started (beyond rent and renovations)Modern tools and tech to streamline staffing, sales and serviceMistakes to avoid that can kill your concept before it opensHow to position your brand for success with marketing strategies that workThis isn't a sugar-coated fantasy. It's a candid, clear eyed blueprint from someone who's done it all, successfully and humbled with failure as a consultant. From staffing and POS systems to managing million-dollar venues and five figure payrolls, Keitris Bourgeois shows you what it takes to open with confidence, scale with intention, and survive in and industry known for its challenges.Perfect for:Aspiring restaurant or bar ownersHospitality students & professionalsPop-up operators ready to go brick and mortarAnyone who wants the unfiltered truth and tools for hospitality success.Get ready to build your dream business with your eyes wide open. Read more