A well-written business plan can help you raise money, manage your restaurant and succeed.

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A successful business plan is well-written, realistic, concise and convinces financial institutions that approving your business for a loan is the smart choice.

Growing a restaurant takes a solid plan, smart decisions, and strong support. Let’s break down the strategies to help you expand, get funding, and build a thriving restaurant business.

Whether you’re planning to launch a startup or expand an existing company, having a plan is crucial. Here’s how to write a business plan.

When you write a business plan for a loan, you should include a company overview, market analysis and financial statements, among other components.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Financial data is always at the back of the business plan, but that doesn't mean it's any less important than up-front material such as ...