How to Play Run a Restaurant! — Beginner's Guide & First Day Strategy
BeginnerNew to Run a Restaurant!? This guide covers the core loop, first hires, best early recipes, and how to set up your restaurant for success on day one.
Getting Started
Run a Restaurant! is a Roblox restaurant tycoon where you cook recipes, serve customers, and build a culinary empire. Here’s what to do in your first session.
Step 1: Cook & Serve
The core loop is simple:
- Cook recipes using your stove
- Serve customers who walk into your restaurant
- Earn cash from each sale
- Expand your restaurant with more tables and equipment
Step 2: First Upgrades
- Hire a Waiter as soon as you can afford one (200 cash) — they serve customers automatically
- Upgrade to the Advanced Stove at Level 10 for 2x cooking speed
- Focus on high-profit recipes like Burger (unlocks at Level 5)
Step 3: Farming
Once you unlock farming, start growing Tomatoes and Rice — they’re fast-growing and reduce your ingredient costs. Self-sufficiency = more profit.
Step 4: Offline Earnings
Your restaurant earns money even when you’re offline! Maximize this by:
- Hiring all available staff
- Having multiple tables
- Keeping your menu fully stocked
Tips
- Check for active codes on our Codes page for free rewards
- Save up for the Drink Machine (Level 5) — drinks add a second revenue stream
- The Black Market appears randomly and sells rare items — check often!