Starting a restaurant
is not quite as easy as
baking a pie!   But there
is a step-by-step
process to help things
go more smoothly.

There is a Recipe to Follow When Starting a Restaurant

Starting a Restaurant
Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $25/person
Call to register and for location: (303) 326-8690

There are several steps to take before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued to a restaurant by the City of Aurora:

Step 1 - - Fact Finding
Step 2 - - The Application Process
Step 3 - - Obtaining Permits
Step 4 - - Inspections

As a restaurant start-up begins to tackle each step, there are many cost considerations that, unless they're part of the overall plan for capital, may stop the process mid-stream. One example is the installation of a grease trap, an expensive item that needs to be in a restaurant's start-up budget. Hiring a reputable contractor is also an important part of the process.

Read the brochure: "Starting a Restaurant - Things to consider" BEFORE putting money down on a lease. The City of Aurora wants you to succeed, and the Aurora Business Development Center can offer expert help as you develop your food service business plan. Call Santos Blan, Small Business Specialist, at (303) 326-8693, and schedule an appointment as your first important step to starting a restaurant.

Testimonial: "My name is Esther Sandoval, I’m 29 years old and I’m from Chihuahua.  Last week I was in (Colorado) to explore the possibility of opening a restaurant...  My husband and I own two restaurants in Chihuahua; one for 8 years and another for 2 years.  The restaurants are doing well and we would like to open one in Colorado...  Working with commercial leasing and real estate agents was so difficult!  I have $150,000 cash to invest and a co-signer for more than $300,000; however, no one takes me seriously.  I was driving back to Chihuahua feeling frustrated, rejected and inferior, when I listened to your radio show.  I heard that the City of Aurora (Aurora Business Development Center) is going to have a class, 'Starting a Restaurant' on May 26th.  Well, like you said, starting a business in the USA is different and so I’m going to come back and attend!  After listening to your show, I now have a renewed spirit! I hope to meet you soon! Thank you!"

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Aurora Business Development Center is a service of the City of Aurora in Colorado. We understand the tremendous impact that small businesses have upon the U.S. economy. The BDC helps businesses grow and compete in an increasingly challenging market. For over 18 years the AuroraBDC has helped thousand of entrepreneurs and is passionately committed to helping entrepreneurs in the Aurora area to start or grow their business.

The Aurora BDC has MOVED! As of April 1, 2010, note the new address:

City of Aurora
Planning & Development Services Dept.
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., #2300, Aurora, CO 80012
Same telephone #:  (303) 326-8690
Same quality service!