The path to collapse: 13 mistakes novice restaurateur

In 2017, businessman Danil Gerasimidi founded the company Gastronorma, which is engaged in the design, construction and reconception of catering facilities. The entrepreneurial team from scratch launched more than 350 establishments in the main segments of the restaurant market – cafes, fast food restaurants and coffee houses. Among the Gastronorma clients are Dodo Pizza and Pizza 22 cm chains, the catering unit of the Park Inn Pulkovskaya hotel, All Seasons St. Petersburg restaurants, and the Baltschug Moscow deli. One project brings the company from 50 thousand to 1 million rubles, depending on the volume and complexity of the services provided. On average, a team can take about a month to design a restaurant with an area of ​​250 square meters. Gastronorma’s monthly revenue is 2–4 million rubles. Continue reading →