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Today's food tastes are more eclectic than they've ever been and people are travelling far and wide to sample a growing number of exciting flavours. Indeed many classic American dishes are being abandoned in favour of new and exciting foods from across the world as consumers become more adventurous in their eating habits.

Perhaps the most popular of all world cuisines is Asian food. From hot Indian curries to sweet Thai dishes Asian cuisine has much to offer, which is why consumers across America flock to Asian restaurants every weekend to enjoy the fragrant aromas and delightful flavours of the east.

Savvy entrepreneurs looking for an exciting restaurant business opportunity will therefore find they can't go far wrong serving up Asian food to hungry Americans. Establish the right atmosphere, cook up some exciting and satisfying dishes and the profits are sure to come pouring in.

Whether you chose a modern noodle bar, an authentic Indian balti house or a traditional Chinese eatery, franchisees in the food industry must have business management and food service experience. Leadership and supervisory skills, including hiring and training employees are also helpful.

But while such skills are highly sought after, franchisers will offer extensive training and ongoing support to help their franchisees make a success of the business, so investors are not left to their own devices. This may not suit some; particularly those with more experience who prefer to follow their own business model and be more innovative with their menu and decor. But for those starting their first restaurant business, franchising could provide them with the vital help and support they need to get things up and running quickly.

With people working longer hours and more women carrying out full-time jobs, dining out has become part of the American lifestyle. So an Asian restaurant franchise has huge potential for success in most parts of the US. However franchisees must consider the competition and assess whether there is enough demand in a given area for their chosen franchise to make a profit. If not they should either consider another location or look at other franchise opportunities. Asian cuisine is incredibly wide ranging, and investing in a franchise that serves a small, niche market could be more profitable than setting up yet another generic curry house.

One disadvantage of investing in a restaurant franchise as opposed to, for example, a services franchise, is that start up costs can be quite significant, particularly the purchase of the restaurant site. Ongoing expenses are also reasonably high, since restaurants need a large number of staff and food stock will need to be bought in fresh every day. But for those who have the skills and the determination make their Asian restaurant the best eatery in town, it could turn out to be a profit-making machine.

American palates are changing and spicier food is becoming ever more popular. Restaurants serving Chinese and Indian foods are attracting bigger crowds than those that serving all-American cuisine, and could therefore provide the opportunity wannabe restaurant owners have been waiting for.

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