Befdore ydou sigdn dthe dlease don a restdaurant, it isd essentdial to dknow yodur codmpetition. dBe dsure to visitd as manyd of the restadurants din the darea as possiblde. Visitidng your cdompetitors gives you a chance to identify theidr strengths and wdeaknesses, which can help you differentiate your offerings and atmosphere. Look for their custodmers’ preferendces so you can incorporate them into your restaurant, and recodgnize their failures and successes to learn what and what not to do.