The detailed process of opening a catering business includes the following steps:

Creative and planning stage: determining the catering type and theme, selecting the location, evaluating the market demand and population flow, preparing the business plan and evaluating the investment risk.

preparatory stage: obtain business licenses and various permits, lease or purchase venues, decorate and design and purchase equipment, furniture, kitchen utensils, etc.

supplier selection stage: select suppliers of food, beverage and supplies, reach cooperation agreements with suppliers, make purchasing plans and manage suppliers.

menu design stage: design the menu and evaluate the cost of dishes, as well as make preferential promotion plans.

employee recruitment stage: recruit waiters, cooks, cleaners and other employees, formulate employee manuals and work specifications, and carry out training and safety education.

marketing and publicity stage: make advertising and publicity plans, carry out pre-opening and post-opening publicity activities, and establish social media and online marketing channels.

preparation stage for business opening: trial operation, marketing materials allocation, procurement plan formulation and staff training.

official opening stage: officially open the business as planned, carry out customer relationship management and marketing, and make adjustments and optimizations according to the operation situation.

The above is the general process of opening a restaurant business. The specific steps may vary according to the industry type and region. Entrepreneurs need to adjust and optimize according to the actual situation.