304. An Investor’s Look at Great Restaurants - Anthony Ackil

Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Pride and passion run deep in the restaurant business no matter the size of the organization. Some may be fulfilled running a single independent restaurant while others aim to grow their concepts to multiple locations. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Anthony Ackil who co-founded and grew a 70+ unit restaurant chain, then exited to become the Founder of www.streetlightventures.com No matter your restaurant plan and strategy, stay tuned to learn how to: run a great restaurant, grow one concept to many and maybe even get inspired to discover new opportunities. We’ll be discussing: - Anthony’s story of growing his successful chain and investing in other successful hospitality operations - What critical foundation makes one great restaurant able to become an even more successful chain or franchise - The secret to “consistency” and fostering raving fans for your operation - Staying relevant and the need to keep innovating - Restaurant systems necessary to facilitate growth - How effective training raises morale and elevates company culture And importantly, what investors look for in a growing restaurant operation. Listen on and ROCK Your Restaurant! Roger Thank you to our Sponsors: SRV - Unlock Staff Potential and Maximize Sales. SRV teaches your team to profitably sell and accurately create the food and drinks at your restaurant. Learn More: https://srvnow.com/ Davo – Automate Your Sales Tax. Why not Try Davo FREE for 30 days: https://www.davosalestax.com/ Smithfield Culinary – Inspiring head-turning menu creativity. Visit us for culinary trends and chef-created recipes. Learn More: https://smithfieldculinary.com/ Plate IQ - Simplify and automate your accounts payable. Plate IQ is your paperless Digital Filing Cabinet that frees your workspace from invoices, receipts, and statements. Learn More: https://www.plateiq.com/