Paperchase x Helbraun Levey
The First Course: Essential Legal and Accounting Steps for a Successful Restaurant Opening
Join our comprehensive webinar series where legal and financial experts will guide you through the foundational steps of launching a successful restaurant. From drafting a business plan to navigating leases, permits, and compliance, this session covers the crucial building blocks that every operator needs before opening their doors.
Venue
Online Zoom Webinar
Date
Tuesday, October 14 at 11AM EST
This course will cover:
Building a business plan
- Financial projections & budgeting
- Captial requirements & sourcing
- Break even cost analysis
Setting up a company and entity types
Partnership agreements
Choosing the right space & evaluating leases
- Cost analysis
- Rent-to-revenue benchmarks
Registrations & permits
- EIN, IRS, sales tax
- Liquor licenses & health department permits
Trademarking and protecting your brand
Essential setup checklist
- Bank accounts, insurance, payroll processing, POS, utility vendors, accounting systems
- Registration with vendors and delivery platforms
Best practices
- Labor and employment practices
- Legal compliance
- Pre-opening expense tracking
- Inventory, SOPs, and financial controls
- Maintaining cap-ex and cash flow
Measuring success with key benchmarks in labor, COGS, and profitability
Speakers
David Helbraun, Founder & Managing Partner, Helbraun Levey
Nish Patel, CEO, Paperchase
