If I have an idea to open up a new f&b shop, where do I start?

Work at F&B shop for few years first.

i currently have a cafe (full equipment, coffee machine, tables chairs, etc). sadly it is sitting there for the past 6-8 months cause my manager decided he wish to move on. i am currently using that place to host classes, workshops and events. so there is ready customers. if you are serious about going into an f+b business... look me up

detail & pictures of the cafe:
https://www.facebook.com/hobbyNcoffee/
http://www.hobbyNcoffee.com

i can be reach at : https://www.facebook.com/stephen.yong.gamestotal

Good advice.. I certainly can learn a lot from working hands on. Worked retail but not f&b before..

Nice cafe bro.. but my plans require only a smaller space.. Location however has to be prime area...

what do you mean by prime area? if prime as in klcc/pavilion, you'll be looking at a setup cost of like 1-2 mil easily. a typical shoplot setup cost is already 100-300k just to startup (without kitchen). more info would be good rather than a one liner.

Ah that is good information.Well I do not want to reveal my ideas too much but it is a similar concept to a cafe. I feel that the equipments and rental will be the higher costs as my idea does not require major renovation/setup. I thought of opening one of those center booths in malls like MV, Sunway etc like (Coffea Coffee/Cosans Coffee in Sunway Pyramid) or rent a small unit at bangsar/damansara like how my Burger lab first started.

without much info its pretty hard to work on. i do respect your privacy, so good luck

I apologize as I am still in the sketching phase of this entire concept and at the forum to gain information. I also understand the busy business schedule of real entrepreneurs like yourself. Thanks for the wish.