Restaurant business plan

A thoughtful business plan sets out your goals, identifies the target market, and explains your vision to others. Download our restaurant business plan template to get started.

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A straightforward structure

Set out your plan so it’s quick and easy to read.

A money saver

Don’t pay someone else – download and use our template for free!

A time saver

Our easy-to-use template saves you from writing the plan from scratch.

A simple approach

Distil your ideas to their essentials for maximum impact.

Download the business plan template

Fill in the form to get a free business plan template as an editable PDF. We’ll send a one-pager and a multi-pager to choose from.

Why use Xero’s restaurant business plan template

The template is your starting point – it’s an easier way to create a business plan that nails the essentials.

Operational efficiency

Streamline your processes and get more done.

Financial understanding

Calculate costs and margins to work out your profits.

Sustainability

Build a business that lasts.

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What’s in a business plan?

Build a business plan for your restaurant.

Here’s an example business plan that includes the important details, like:

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    A value proposition
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    Your target market
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    Budgets
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    Business milestones

FAQs about restaurant business plan templates

Review and update your business plan at least once a year. This’ll keep your business up with industry changes and financial trends, so you can adjust your value proposition (how you keep your customers happy) and your market position.

Review and update your business plan at least once a year. This’ll keep your business up with industry changes and financial trends, so you can adjust your value proposition (how you keep your customers happy) and your market position.

A business plan is an internal document that outlines your goals and business strategy. A business proposal is an external document that you’d prepare when asking for something specific – an investment in your business, for instance.

Download a business proposal template

A business plan is an internal document that outlines your goals and business strategy. A business proposal is an external document that you’d prepare when asking for something specific – an investment in your business, for instance.

Download a business proposal template

Yes – some templates are designed for specific purposes, like risk assessment or strategic planning. But all templates should a) cover the fundamental things that any business plan should include; and b) let you customise them to your business.

Download a business plan template suitable for any business

Yes – some templates are designed for specific purposes, like risk assessment or strategic planning. But all templates should a) cover the fundamental things that any business plan should include; and b) let you customise them to your business.

Download a business plan template suitable for any business

Definitely! You may think you’ve figured out your business’s vision, but only once you’ve put everything in writing can you see what’s missing and what needs work.

Definitely! You may think you’ve figured out your business’s vision, but only once you’ve put everything in writing can you see what’s missing and what needs work.

Accounting software for your restaurant business

Work smarter, not harder, with Xero’s intuitive accounting software. Handle your financial admin your way.

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    Set up automatic bank feeds
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    Manage your finances away from your desk
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    Easily make online payments
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    Keep all your financial admin together
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Disclaimer

Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This template has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business.

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