Opening a Restaurant

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

• Books on the subject

• Industry trade publications

Card Processing Rate Calculator

Calculate your real card processing rates and fees to ensure you're being treated fairly by your processor.

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• Learn 8 essential elements of card processing costs.