The vast majority of decent new restaurants fail because they don't have enough money to last until business picks up. Most small restaurant owners have just en

The vast majority of decent new restaurants fail because they don't have enough money to last until business picks up. Most small restaurant owners have just enough money to open, and they assume they'll be making enough to pay expenses within a month or two. But unless you're in a fantastic location, or already have a great reputation before you open, it takes time to build a steady customer base.