As you've explored locations for your new venture and researched other restaurants and bars, have you noticed the one thing that all of these establishments have in common? In Tokyo at least, nearly every place has a help-wanted sign in the window.
Staffing your shop is going to be one of your biggest headaches. The good news is that you've already got the cheapest, most trustworthy employee: yourself. With any luck, you've got a partner or two as hardworking and trustworthy as you are.
You're ready and excited about the prospect of 14-hour days, at least six days a week, right? No breaks, no vacations? Remember, you have to pay rent every day, even if you're closed, so it's crucial to keep the shop open as much as you can.