If you could give a restaurant business owner ONE piece of advice, what would it be?

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Always be in hiring mode. Always interview always ask your fellow chefs for employees. 

Also, learn to delegate. It’s hard but you will die without it

Offer only what you have and offer it on your 100%

Treat EVERY customer like they are family!!

Running a successful independent restaurant is all about the level of commitment. It is exactly the same theory that goes when you first become a realtor. Have a years worth of salary, expect to be there every day you are open at least 80% of the time the doors are unlocked, hire for personality out front you can teach skill, and most importantly run it just like your home finances use a profit and loss statement. 

Never under price yourself just to get customers

Make sure you have a loyalty program that has integrated text communication. That way you're content will actually reach your customers. 98% of all texts are read within 3-5 minutes. Delivers the highest ROI of any advertising method.

Train your staff and managers. Part of your training, greet every customer with a smile and make them feel important. 

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