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How to open a restaurant
Contributed by: Simpson
  • 1. What is the first crucial step in opening a restaurant?
A) Developing a solid business plan
B) Finding a location
C) Hiring staff
D) Buying kitchen equipment
  • 2. Which of these is a critical component of a restaurant business plan?
A) Menu design
B) Choosing paint colors
C) Employee handbook
D) Market analysis
  • 3. What does 'market analysis' primarily involve?
A) Securing funding
B) Identifying your target audience and competition
C) Testing recipes
D) Designing the restaurant layout
  • 4. Which business structure offers the most liability protection?
A) Sole Proprietorship
B) Franchise
C) Limited Liability Company (LLC)
D) Partnership
  • 5. What is a 'pro forma' financial statement?
A) A tax return
B) A projected financial statement
C) A bank statement
D) A historical financial statement
  • 6. What is typically required to secure a restaurant loan?
A) Knowing the right people
B) Buying expensive equipment
C) A detailed business plan and good credit
D) A catchy restaurant name
  • 7. Which of these permits is generally required for a restaurant?
A) Construction permit
B) Dog walking permit
C) Food service permit
D) Retail permit
  • 8. What is the purpose of a 'Certificate of Occupancy'?
A) Registers your business name
B) Authorizes outdoor seating
C) Allows you to sell alcohol
D) Verifies the building is safe and compliant
  • 9. What is 'zoning' in real estate?
A) Rules that dictate how land can be used
B) The color of the building
C) The number of parking spaces
D) The price of rent
  • 10. What's a key consideration when choosing a restaurant location?
A) The landlord's personality
B) Your favorite color scheme
C) Foot traffic and visibility
D) Proximity to your home
  • 11. What does 'build-out' refer to in restaurant terms?
A) Cleaning the restaurant
B) The opening day promotion
C) The initial menu design
D) The process of renovating a space
  • 12. What is a 'walk-in' in a restaurant kitchen?
A) A kitchen entrance
B) A server's station
C) A large refrigerated storage unit
D) A type of customer
  • 13. Why is proper ventilation crucial in a restaurant kitchen?
A) To keep food cold
B) To create a pleasant ambiance
C) To save money on electricity
D) To remove smoke, heat, and odors
  • 14. What is 'FIFO' in inventory management?
A) Final Inventory, Open
B) Fast Inventory, Fast Out
C) First In, First Out
D) Food Items, Only
  • 15. What is the purpose of a POS system?
A) Menu creation
B) Employee scheduling
C) Point of Sale - managing transactions
D) Restaurant layout design
  • 16. What is 'Cost of Goods Sold' (COGS)?
A) The price of the building
B) Marketing expenses
C) The direct costs of ingredients used
D) Employee wages
  • 17. What is a 'PAR level' in inventory management?
A) The average food cost
B) The maximum amount of inventory
C) The minimum amount of inventory to have on hand
D) The number of employees needed
  • 18. What is the main purpose of restaurant marketing?
A) To attract and retain customers
B) To annoy competitors
C) To spend money
D) To make the owner famous
  • 19. Which of these is an important aspect of restaurant branding?
A) Changing the logo every week
B) Ignoring customer feedback
C) Creating a consistent identity
D) Using random colors and fonts
  • 20. What is 'upselling'?
A) Lowering prices
B) Selling old food
C) Encouraging customers to buy more expensive items
D) Ignoring customers
  • 21. Why is staff training essential in a restaurant?
A) To punish employees
B) To make employees quit
C) To waste time
D) Ensures consistent service and food quality
  • 22. What is 'cross-training' employees?
A) Training employees in multiple roles
B) Training employees to steal
C) Training employees in another restaurant
D) Teaching employees to be angry
  • 23. What is 'HAACP'?
A) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
B) Highly Active Culinary Arts Program
C) Hasty and Careless Cooking Practices
D) Happy and Caring Culinary Professionals
  • 24. What is the importance of food safety?
A) Saving money on ingredients
B) Impressing customers
C) Preventing foodborne illnesses
D) Making food taste better
  • 25. Which is a good practice for preventing cross-contamination?
A) Using the same utensils for everything
B) Storing raw meat above cooked food
C) Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables
D) Washing hands only once a day
  • 26. What does 'server rotation' refer to?
A) Fairly assigning tables to servers
B) Rotating servers in the kitchen
C) Changing the menu daily
D) Rotating food in the freezer
  • 27. What is the key to resolving customer complaints?
A) Addressing them promptly and professionally
B) Arguing with the customer
C) Ignoring them
D) Blaming the staff
  • 28. What is 'inventory turnover'?
A) How fast the food cooks
B) How often the staff rotates
C) How quickly inventory is sold and replaced
D) How often the restaurant is cleaned
  • 29. What is a 'break-even point'?
A) The point where the food tastes best
B) The point where revenue equals expenses
C) The point where the restaurant closes
D) The point where the owner gets rich
  • 30. Why is it important to monitor customer reviews online?
A) To get free advertising
B) To stalk customers
C) To argue with critics
D) To understand customer satisfaction and address concerns
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