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Quick Check

Six questions. About a minute. Just enough to tell you if the idea is worth a closer look. No restaurant background needed. For the real numbers, the Full Check is right after this.

Six questions, sixty seconds

Just enough to tell you whether the concept is even worth thinking harder about. For the real numbers, run the Full Check next.

Start from a sample concept (then edit)

Or fill it in yourself — six fields below.

What kind of place is it?

What kind of area?

Big city, mid-sized city, or smaller town. Affects rent and wages.

How big is the space?

Days open per week

How much does one customer spend ($)?

What does one person typically spend? Sit-down restaurants are usually $25 to $40, fast food $10 to $15, white-tablecloth $80 and up.

Customers on a typical day

How many people come in (or order takeout) on a normal day? Be honest. Most first-time owners guess too high.

All answers stay on this device.