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Each year, the National Restaurant Association fields hundreds of inquiries from people interested in opening their own restaurants. If you have dreamed of owning a restaurant but need some guidance, check out these resources we've assembled to help you get started.

• Your state restaurant association

• Our list of specific business topics

• Several books on the subject

• Industry trade publications