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Free Restaurant Business Plan Template

A restaurant-specific business plan covering concept, menu, location, unit economics and staffing. Ideal for lenders and landlords.

Business Plan
Restaurant Business Plan

Modern comfort food for the neighborhood

Company
Copper Table
Date
2026-07-26
62
Seats
$28
Avg Ticket
29%
Target Food Cost
01

Concept & Story

Fast-casual comfort food, chef-driven menu, neighborhood price point.

02

Menu & Pricing

  • Rotating seasonal menu
  • 8 mains at $18–$26
  • Beer and natural wine focus
03

Location

  • 1,800 sqft corner space with foot traffic
  • 5-min walk from transit
  • Outdoor seating for 20
04

Target Customer

Ages 25–45, urban professionals and families within a 2-mile radius.

05

Marketing

  • Instagram-first launch
  • Influencer previews before opening
  • Weekly community night
06

Operations

  • Chef + sous, 4 line cooks, 6 FOH
  • Hours: 5pm–11pm, Wed–Sun
  • Delivery via in-house drivers
07

Financials

  • Buildout $180K
  • Year 1 revenue $1.4M
  • Break-even month 8
08

Team

  • Head chef with 12 years experience
  • GM ex-Union Square Hospitality Group
founder@yourcompany.com +1 (555) 000-0000 123 Main St, City, State

Who this template is for

  • •First-time restaurateurs
  • •Chefs opening their own concept
  • •Restaurateurs seeking loans or investors

How to use it

  1. 1.Enter concept, menu direction and location.
  2. 2.Add real unit economics: covers, ticket, food cost.
  3. 3.Detail your marketing and staffing.
  4. 4.Export a PDF to share with the bank or landlord.

Frequently asked questions

What food cost should I target?

Most restaurants target 28–32% food cost of revenue.

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