Lorri Mealey Follow Expertise Restaurants Food Restaurant management Introduction Co-owner of three different restaurantsWrote about diverse restaurant and food topics, including choosing a restaurant location, pricing menus, ordering equipment, and managing cash flow Experience Lorri Mealey is a former writer for About.com (now Dotdash) who contributed more than 250 articles on the restaurant industry and food trends. She has worked in all facets of the restaurant business, from hostess to owner. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Lorri Mealey 10 Food Truck Theme Ideas A History of the Food Truck The Commercial Equipment Needed for a Food Truck How to Write a Food Truck Business Plan The Basic Costs of Operating a Food Truck How to Price Your Restaurant Menu Commercial Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Checklist Open a Restaurant With Little Money What Is Restaurant Week? What Is the Front of the House at a Restaurant? What You Should Know About Opening a Restaurant Basics of Restaurant Catering How to Use Canva to Write a Restaurant Menu Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Pop Up Restaurant Restaurant Insurance and Legal Basics 10 Cool Pinterest Restaurant Ideas Five Things to Outsource in Your Restaurant The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Catering Business How to Setup Farm to Table at Your Restaurant Restaurant Wedding Catering Basics How Restaurants Can Save Money What to Know About Buying Restaurant Equipment Local Food Trends for Restaurants When to Use Market Price on Your Restaurant Menu