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Restaurant Start-Up

Have you always dreamed of opening your own restaurant or food business?

Whether you’re planning a food truck, cafe, bakery, catering business or full-service resturant, this workshop will help you turn your vision into a successful business. Learn the key steps to launch with confidence and avoid common startup challenges.

Topics include:

  • Restaurant concept and business plan
  • Licensing, permits, and health department requirements
  • Startup cost and financing options
  • Location & equipment
  • Marketing strategies
  • Common startup mistakes

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Date

Sep 16 2026

Time

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Location

Indio Business Connect Center
45222 Towne Street Indio, CA 92201
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Restaurant Start-Up

Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.