Easily Overlooked Restaurant Supplies and Equipment

“Oops, I knew I’d forgotten something!”

Starting a new restaurant is hard work, and there’s a lot to remember before the doors swing open for the first time. Sometimes, it seems like there’s too muchto remember. And in fact, many restaurants open to the public without purchasing all the necessary equipment and supplies for operation. It’s no wonder—when you’re planning your menu, determining your target market, choosing a location, and designing the interior, it’s easy to let some things drop off your list (if they made it to the list in the first place). To avoid a last-minute rush to purchase equipment from the restaurant supply store, here are a few commonly forgotten items you should budget for.

Make Sure You Have Ample ShelvingA restaurant can never have enough storage, but the amount of shelving you need—especially movable racks, which are especially useful in the back-of-house operation—can be easy to underestimate. A good rule of thumb is to invest in…