

Waiters, along with the rest of the staff, can increase their skills, which will help them move faster and spill less food a good waiter can handle a few more tables. Even if that many Sims don't appear on the lot at once, your waitstaff and chef won't be able to keep up with all the running around.Ī good rule of thumb is to have a maximum of four tables per waiter.

Initially you're only allowed one chef and one waitress, so if you begin by building 50 dining spots, your people will be overworked. This isn't an issue (as only a single bathroom would not be a good idea for a crowded restaurant) except for dining spots. One problem with construction setup is that there are no maximums to the requirements. You only need a basic finished building (including wallpaper and lighting) to attract a few customers, but that won't allow you to turn a profit. You don't need walls or roofs, but the game calculates "curb appeal." This is a hidden score based on the décor of your restaurant that affects how many customers arrive to eat. 4x Dining spots (can be the same table).You can use only your business funds to make purchases on the lot, but you can transfer money anytime with the small button of a simoleon with two arrows located next to your current account balance.ĭuring initial construction, the game will list the necessary items to get your restaurant started. Once you come to the lot, you will be prompted to transfer funds from your household account to your business. You can own as many restaurants and stores as you want they're considered owned by the household rather than any specific Sim, so if the family survives your businesses will remain intact. You can purchase any empty lot or unoccupied residential lot. You'll be taken to the neighborhood screen. Note that the "Buy a Retail Store" option is only available if you also have the Get to Work Expansion Pack installed, and the "Buy a Vet Clinic" will be available if you have the Cats and Dogs Expansion Pack installed. If the game is paused, you'll need to unpause to proceed. To buy a lot for your restaurant, have your Sim click the cash register icon in the interface to open the Store Panel, then click the dropdown box and click to buy a restaurant.
