The 5 Biggest Questions Owners and Operators Have About Expanding to a Second Location

Determining a different or additional location has many of its own challenges. There are several questions to ask when one is considering opening another location and this list provides a good overview of major issues one might face or need to consider such as: benefits of another location, where to place the new restaurant or store, difficulties that may no longer be around the second time, effective time management between the two locations, and differences in the area surroundings that might force different strategies to be adopted.

Key Takeaways:

  • Opening a second location to your restaurant is an important decision, that must be weighed heavily by the owner.
  • The owner must take advantage of their already existing knowledge. This will help in deciding on finding a good location.
  • The owner shouldn’t assume that the second location will operate exactly like the original location.

“You have to know before opening a second location that your standards are set in stone. Day in and day out, there has to be consistency in great food and service.”

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