How To Open A Restaurant With NO Money? | Small Business Advice Restaurant Funding 2022

[@WilsonKLee]

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[@alejarivas]

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[@Debug8888]

Do you teach how to write a business plan to get financing from BDC in your pros academy course?

[@nielsendemar5130]

I finally got my business loan yesterday. What a wonderful way to start the year.

[@rebeccarushing3193]

Congratulations 🎉

[@gandgpolaroid6406]

Lets go my man

[@mickeyhowington7169]

Amazing

[@kittynoiree]

How?

[@uglyboynat5743]

How’s it going for you? 😊

[@angelortega2859]

im 19 and with a vision of becoming successful with a family seafood restaurant in south padre island texas. With the secret recipe of my father for his famous ceviche. Numerous people have asked why we dont opwn a restaurant and i thank you for giving good information.

[@WilsonKLee]

best of luck!

[@theresajenkins611]

I pray you do! I love that area! I worked at Bay Area Hospital

[@thebook3455]

You can do it just work hard and don’t listen to naysayers…prayers for you 🙏🏾❤️

[@wealthandwellnesswithGrace]

We just started our restaurant business this year and can't wait to share our journey on my channel soon.

[@SerendipityForever]

You're a wealth of knowledge, thank you for your content!

[@WilsonKLee]

thanks brother! :)

[@louieb8530]

I want to open store that sells all kinds of potato chips. And vending machine of coke to go along with that

[@WilsonKLee]

Interesting concept! What made you want to open something like this?

[@yourhighness4746]

I wish you live in Montreal Canada, because I will open one sooooon. and I would like to have a partner with the same call in.

[@Zo-hc2fn]

I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.

[@d4vineee]

@@yourhighness4746 hey bro I'm in Montréal what's your idea

[@MoriahOdom]

Can you do a video on How to hire chef for your restaurant

[@brandeluna6419]

Plot twist: my whole family is broke and I don’t keep in contact with any of my friends anymore 😉

[@WilsonKLee]

Perfect! 😂

[@ladna313]

well there is my comment 🙃

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

i said the same , pretty much , before i even saw this

[@monarchbutterfly3154]

Jajaja I asked my parents who do have some money and they called me stupid.

[@safwan78]

The truth is you just want to sell somebody useless information because you can't start up a business with zero money

[@sara_s_]

I'm feeling overwhelmed. Do you teach a course or recommend a step by step course?

[@WilsonKLee]

join our FB group and you can get some help there. My private academy is currently closed for this cohort. Will have to wait for next one.

[@MEDIUMHOMIE]

Fuck dude I really hate how much time I’m wasting listening to you suggest that I holler at my broke as family for funds. Maybe make that one the LAST suggestion because the VAST majority of people don’t have family who can fork over 200k to start a restaurant

[@WilsonKLee]

Thanks for the suggestion 🙂

[@africanfolktaleswithlee]

Would it work if I partner with existing restaurants, have them create a new menu or an addition to what they have, and Uber eats just collects from them to my customers?

[@kimberlyguambana1024]

What do you recommend for someone with poor credit. I want to get a business grant in NY but I feel like my poor credit will get in the way. Please would appreciate your advice!

[@WilsonKLee]

You'll want to verify whether your credit rating would be a significant factor to that specific grant. Each grant and organization is slightly different on what they are looking for before investing. And if you do find it as a big negative factor, I would consult with a financial professional to see what you could do to improve your credit rating and also find other avenues where your credit rating wouldn't be a big factor.

[@prt01]

I would prefer to not rely on my parents tbh

[@WilsonKLee]

Same. I don't recommend it but some people are ok with that risk and pressure.

[@lifeofdija316]

I have poor family

[@cheryllott9923]

Wonderful content! I’m dreaming of opening a brunch n lunch cafe and you answered so many of my questions as I begin.

[@godlym4483]

How about you open your restaurant branch here in Nigeria I also what to want to open a restaurant but I don't have the capital

[@WilsonKLee]

sorry no can do

[@bosshawgsbbq6475]

Great info. Just started following you so looking forward to watching more. Any advice for someone who currently runs and owns a BBQ catering company but wants to open a small BBQ joint in Alabama?

[@WilsonKLee]

umm knowing your customer base is super important and crucial to your success. join the fb group and ask questions there! :)

[@MrHeinrich918]

Wilson, i like ur channel so much, very easy to understand and straight to the point

[@WilsonKLee]

Appreciate the kind words Heinrich! Join our FB group if you have any questions!

[@Samantha-iw3kg]

Raise money from friends and family?. You are a dreamer

[@gleasonsimpson3310]

Wait. How to start one with no money then right off you say you was able to pull from “other businesses “ to get the capitol... lol... Damn dude.. do a better video and stop click baiting people

[@WilsonKLee]

well just wanted to be transparent about how i did it. the very first business that i started, i started with $0. was all just sweat equity. $100 of printed posters and me doing all the work. im just presenting all the different options available on the market. take your pick as to which is most fitting for you.

[@WilsonKLee]

btw - if i were about click bait, i would have a LOT more click baity titles with no substance.

[@StockerFinance]

@@WilsonKLee Don't listen to them, this video was very informative and interesting.

[@kollegeman1]

Thank you man. Great content. Do you do advisory professionally

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

well , the biggest way is eliminated.. my family ain't got no money

[@soccerking710]

Accurate and to the point. Well done

[@suanpage9278]

Thank you so much 😃

[@WilsonKLee]

thank YOU!

[@gemaplanas8069]

Hi sir can you please guide me how to make my business proposal

[@WilsonKLee]

I have another video on business plan that can help you!

[@roadblocksguy7197]

HI Wilson, your videos are really helpful!!! We are thinking to take over leasing sushi restaurant business. 4yrs +10yrs options remains located in downtown building. not that big prob upto 10 tables. I wonder what are differences that just leasing take over business or buying and still pay renting w/lease ? Is Leasing always came with premium? Could you please give me a bit more details of these type of business? (We are in Alberta Red deer county.) Thanks 🙏🏼

[@WilsonKLee]

take a look at my other vid on lease terms

[@lifeofdija316]

If U don t have family and friends 🎉🎉🎉

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Very nice video 🌎 Thanks. Greetings from Colombia. The Venezuelan Immigrant writer, ecologist, entrepreneur 🇻🇪

[@WilsonKLee]

thanks antonio!

[@CravingTable]

So amazing advice. Thank you Wilson.

[@mlo3423]

I love these videos they are great, any advice on how to start a bar? thank you!

[@WilsonKLee]

Glad you like them! I don't have exp with bars but the fundamentals with staffing, marketing, operations aren't super different from other food businesses. What's your background and vision?

[@mlo3423]

Wilson K Lee - How To Open A Restaurant / F&B Shop - Thanks for the response , my background is Auto finance. Also been a DJ for a number of years now I’m 25 years old. Living in South Texas San Antonio. We have a good amount of bars here . But most lack creativity and marketing. My vision is to create a 3000 -4000sqft bar/lounge where you can grab a bite watch the games and stay for the entertainment at night. I’ve been in the industry and have a general idea who I need to help run. I have connections as far as chefs , bartenders / managers/ djs / sound guys. What I’m lacking is the best way to raise capital I understand bar are kind of a risk with banks. What is the best route to take to get funding? I’m in the process of making a business plan and a 3D rendering to get a visual. Also it wouldn’t hurt to get more knowledge on what u said marketing , staffing management etc. thank u!

[@leandrorodriguez9366]

Culture plays a big role. I’m Dominican, Dominicans don’t think like this unfortunately

[@sheisashslays]

I’m Honduran and agree with you 100%

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

So how soon do you need to pay back government loans? Do they give you half a year to start making money? And can you use loan funds to pay your cost of living while you get the business started?

[@the1manshow905]

I don't have any "FRIENDS or Family" that have the kind of 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵 I NEED 😡!!!

[@the1manshow905]

How do I get a GRANT? I tried US FUNDING and that DIDN'T WORK, & I DON'T WANT NO PARTNERS... #SMLLC 😡!!! INVESTERS want ROI's🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jessbamerican4969]

What kind of friends and family do you think I got? There asking me for money for there light bills.

[@azishow360]

please when you want to create a video turn down your music 🎵 on

[@ChefBellone]

Is good to open an LLC first and than ask for found for startup?

[@RockstarWreckerProductions]

The answer to, "why me"? is because I'm going to make you a ton of money.

[@jonathanfriedman7430]

So I have a concept where I want to transform an old barn in my area and turn it into a upscale/fine dining establishment. I've seen some photos of it and I've gone to restaurants where they transform Colonial Era homes into fine dining establishments. My area has a very strong agricultural economy to go along with a farm to table theme (hence the barn restaurant) while we also have the economy to support a fine dining restaurant (lots of colleges in the area which requires professors to teach, so that needs doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc. to support the community). I don't know about the process of getting a barn as they are still being used by the farmers so I don't know if it'd be more financially viable to buy a plot of land and build something there? I don't want my restaurant to be right in the commercial district of the town that I'm looking at because it's very corporate... Applebee's, Ihop, McDonald's, etc. I've just finished my Associate's Degree at the Culinary Institute of America. I've worked in restaurants for a couple of years. Basically I'm just asking if you think that my idea is feasible and how long does it take to get something going? Do you think I need more experience? I'm dreaming of opening it within five years.

[@WilsonKLee]

Sounds like a neat concept Jon! I can't give a definitive answer on whether it is feasible or not. It would be something I would go dine at. But you'll need to do more research and create a business plan to really see whether it is viable. Once you see compile it into a plan, that is when you can make a more informed decision. Right now there are too many unknowns. And if you have a 5 yr window, this should give you ample time to do the research, talk to people who have done something similar, talk to people in the area and see what they think (they will be your customers), and even get more experience yourself. Although those big food brands are corporate like you said, they do a really good job in their operations in making things effcient. Something you'll want to learn so you won't be pulling your hair. Best of luck!

[@jonathanfriedman7430]

@@WilsonKLee Thanks for the feedback! I agree that the corporates made their mark and they are successful at what they do but like you said in terms of "filling the gap" and such, I feel that keeping it in that district would take away from the concept.

[@saeedesmaeili6480]

thanks

[@Ocxmusic]

Work your ass off for 3 yrs be extremely frugal and live below your means... you’ll put up 120% more effort bc you know how hard it has been to raise money

[@WilsonKLee]

1000000%

[@iancarlo331]

2020 BUT was posted in 2019. i smell something

[@WilsonKLee]

umm what do you smell, please share.

[@stevedamien638]

No cash to beging with, Make sure to lease a space from a Realtor only!!! A landlords will ask you pee and blood tests on top of everything else.

[@m.i.arulreacts]

If we don’t have the capital or only have small capital, can we just be vendors in online restaurant apps? for example foodpanda/grab. Is it a good move to grow our capital?

[@WilsonKLee]

Starting your food business online is what I'd recommend if you don't have the capital for a storefront. It is a common stepping stone like how food trucks end up being storefronts later. Check my online food business masterclass for more examples.