Hopeful Restaurant Business - Investor Needed - Seattle

born4biz

Hello!  I am looking for some advice on connecting with investors.  I am looking to open a restaurant in Seattle, something quite unique, and like other entreprenuers, I am in need of some serious financial backing.  Does anyone have tips for finding and approaching the right type of investor? Preferable, I would like to find someone who is based in Seattle, but that is not necessary. Thanks!

robertj

We (my business partners and I) believe that acquiring capital is a process that begins with identifying how much will be required and how the provider of capital will benefit.
This generally means developing a business plan and a capital strategy.

InvestorFunding

My state has a Small business development center at the local community college where I was able to receive help and direction with my business startup. For your state try;www.wsbdc.org/sba.gov Has links to financing and investor organizations.When looking for someone local networking with business contacts at events like toastmasters, or your local Chamber may be a good starting point.

infinique1

I am sorry to give you the reality check here. A restaurant requires a huge investment. Unless you can self fund it, I doubt you will get any interested investors. However, there's an exception if you had the track record of running a successful restaurant or you happen to be a celebrity or award winning chef.

taat_pringist

Just may be it is usefull for you, there is a good article about creating a restaurant business plan. Good luck anyway!