Free Restaurant Business Plan Template

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

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Business Plan
Restaurant Business Plan

Modern comfort food for the neighborhood

Company
Copper Table
Date
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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