Hospitality Business
Consultant Cyrus Batchan starts blog and commentary for the restaurant industry
and those who want to get involved
Cyrus Batchan has years
of hands-on experience in the hotel and restaurant industry in the Los Angeles
area, and now shares his experience on his new blog.
Business
Consultant Cyrus Batchan, based on Sherman Oaks, California, is currently in
the spotlight because of his involvement in one of the most anticipated Los
Angeles restaurant openings, Nightshade, which is scheduled to open its doors
in January. At the same time, he is setting up a blog and commentary for the
restaurant industry and those who want to get involved, especially young
entrepreneurs. The blog is available at https://cyrusbatchan.blogspot.com/
In
the most recent restaurant endeavor, 2014 Eater Young Gun and Top Chef season
12 winner Mei Lin partnered with Cyrus Batchan and Francis Miranda of N°8 (Lock
& Key in Koreatown) to build out a modern, wood-lined dining room with
hanging lamps, lush greenery, and matching banquettes. The expansive space,
which goes into the former Cerveteca, will feature a pan-Asian menu infused
with modern touches and California sensibilities, with Lin herself calling the
experience “fine food in a casual setting.” Nightshade has dining touches and
plating with flavor influences from Italy, Japan, and China.
But
back to the information that Cyrus Batchan is sharing on his Blog. “There is no
study program that teaches young entrepreneurs how to get involved, how to plan
a restaurant or bar, what hurdles one encounters, and how one makes it
successful. In fact, such courses should be offered at every College. I hope
that my Blog will provide some inspiration and ideas to those young
entrepreneurs who have considered this industry. Hopefully some more
experienced entrepreneurs will find it useful too,” says Batchan.
There
are many aspects to consider when starting a restaurant or bar. First of all,
“location, location, location” is critical but one must also define the target
audience and demographics to review whether the clientele is sufficiently large
at the intended location. Also, regulatory permits and legal requirements can
easily drive a new entrepreneur crazy. Explains Cyrus Batchan: “Little did I
know that obtaining permits and meeting regulatory and zoning requirements is
like jumping through hoops. You can do this work without an attorney, but be
prepared for a rollercoaster ride. If you hire a lawyer, it will make some that
work easier.”
About Cyrus Leon
Batchan
Cyrus
Leon Batchan is a business consultant in Sherman Oaks, California, focusing on
restaurant and bar businesses. He has significant “hands on” experience with
businesses. Mr. Batchan received a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of
San Diego, California.
Mr.
Batchan grew up in a restaurant family and worked every job from dishwasher,
cook, delivery driver to bartender. Initially, he managed an investment fund
developing real estates all throughout the greater Los Angeles Area. In 2013,
he opened Lock & Key, an upscale lounge, in Los Angeles. Nightshade is his
most recent endeavor.
References
*** Cyrus Batchan, business consultant in Sherman Oaks, California.
