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Restaurant Founder -
The Frontline Guide

Lessons from the trenches of building restaurants.

The first real guide to opening and operating a restaurant — written by someone who has actually done it.

For chefs, operators, and entrepreneurs building the next generation of restaurants.

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Opening a Restaurant
The Frontline Guide

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  • Concept Development
  • Funding & Budgets
  • Design & Construction
  • Hiring & Operations

The Founder Toolkit

Tools restaurant founders actually need

  • Financial Planning
  • Pro Forma Templates
  • Budget Worksheets
  • Brand Development Guides
  • Menu Engineering Tools
  • Decades of experience opening and operating restaurants
  • Launched multiple concepts internationally
  • Developed Michelin star hospitality brands
  • Built & led restaurant teams

Aaron Gersonde

Restaurant Founder & Hospitality Entrepreneur

Build the Restaurant You’ve Always Imagined

Get the knowledge and tools to turn your restaurant dream into reality.

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