Thank you so much for this post. I've been wanting to start a restaurant for a while now, and only now have a concept that I really like; but I never took any business classes or anything and have no idea how to bring my vision to reality. I just read and see couple of your post, and I think this will be perfect to get me started! By the way, Cannabis is about to be legalized where I live, and my concept is a cannabis bar , that offers regular food and DIY kits. (inspired by DIY Bar in Portland.) If anyone has specific advice for me, please let me know!