hi guys, my sis want to open a business, below are the details :

1) capital : 100k, loan (PUNB @ MARA), maybe can get more
2) area : wangsa maju
3) concept : steamboat + barbecue buffet


well we went to this same concept restaurant b4 at Bangsar i think, and she liked the idea.
this is still very early in stages. anyone have info on :

1) supplier for the cutleries, steambot cooking stuff like that, or can just get at hardware shop?
2) any cheap supplier for meat, fish etc etc, info from who already running the restaurant business is welcome

this kinda business no need for cooks i think, so much easier. just need to make sure all the raw stuff is there

Chow

This post has been edited by bata: Sep 17 2008, 04:22 AM

and make sure you have gained enough knowledge on it.....you must know how to cook...everything starts with the boss, not your employee !

No bro, I think she is thinking of a concept similar to B.B.Q. Plaza, which is growing in interests. The concept is unique, whereby the customers will just order the raw food, and they will cook themselves on their table. Same as steamboat, but this is using the "hotplate" style (or barbecue) without the fire concept.

Actually TS's sis still need to know how to prepare the "special" sauces. In steamboat & bbq, usually it is every restaurant different sauces that makes it unique and able to attract customers again & again & again....

Although most things can be bought off the shelf or through some distributor, still some need to be done on your own.

Yeah I like the sauce and marinate thingy from Seoul garden restaurant which is superb.

I remembered this business is mushrooming previous few year but a lot of them closed shop as well after awhile.

One has to calculate carefully the breakeven point of running the business. I knew it is hard to be precise, but at least get an idea how much revenue generated monthly in order for the restaurant to survive.

Easy or not easy is secondary issue, the most important part for business is the ability to generate profit and cashflow to the business.

How about the soup? special sauces?

i have a friend running a steamboat shop in OKR..doing pretty well...its around rm13++ per head ..quite a big helping

yes2, same concept like that

still not thinking about that. i dunno she know how to make it or not

rm13? woww...thats cheap for steamboat buffet
can provide more info on his shop?
about the shop lot and stuff, the expenses needed monthly.
will he entertain me if i call him...lol
(provided you give me his contact no)

Chow

This post has been edited by bata: Sep 18 2008, 03:25 AM