Grow A Successful Restaurant Business - John Felico and Lily Patrascu
Grow A Successful Restaurant Business - John Felico and Lily Patrascu
John Felico, an expert restaurant owner with over 40 years in the culinary industry, knows exactly what it takes to build a successful restaurant and what pitfalls to avoid. His journey started at 17, selling sausages near Kennedy Airport, and by his mid-20s, he had launched Dominic’s of New York, a food truck outside a Virginia Lowe’s store. Over the next two decades, he expanded to 175 locations and secured licensing deals to distribute his products in supermarkets and sports venues nationwide. John Felico is also the author of Drafting a Dream, where he shares insights on what it truly takes to succeed in the restaurant business.
About The Guest
John Felico, author of DRAFTING A DREAM, is a serial entrepreneur, acclaimed advisor, expert, and restaurant owner with over forty years of experience in the culinary industry. He launched his first business, selling sausages behind Kennedy Airport, when he was only seventeen. Ten years later, he opened a Dominics of New York food truck outside a Lowes store in Virginia. Over the next two decades, he grew the business to 175 locations and developed licensing deals to place its products in supermarkets and sports venues around the country. After creating additional concepts, including The Olde Glory Coffee Company and Staks Subs, Felico opened Auggies Draft Room, a self-serve tap house located in St. Augustine, Florida. Today, as Auggies continues to flourish, Felico works as an advisor to restauranteurs and start-ups throughout the United States.
For more info about John Felico, visit: http://www.johnfelico.com.
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0:00 Introduction
1:06 Secret to Success
1:38 Entrepreneurship and Family Influence
2:55 Challenges in the Restaurant Business
3:37 Biggest Mistakes in Restaurant Business
4:04 Interviewing and Franchising
5:59 Dealing with Business Adjustments
8:07 Importance of Location
16:05 Creating a Unique Experience
19:06 Staff and System Management
26:32 Marketing and Attracting Clients
26:59 Introduction to Line Cook Management
27:11 Customer Service Essentials
27:42 Challenges for Small Restaurant Owners
28:19 Drafting a Dream and Restaurant Management
31:18 Critical Success Factors for Entrepreneurs
32:30 Conclusion and Resources
About The Host
Lily Patrascu is an ultra-creative book publisher and personal brand strategist for thought leaders, CEOs, luxury influencers. As an influencer, bestselling author, copywriter, global speaker, she supports busy entrepreneurs to find their message and share it with millions of people.
Feel free to connect with me or find out more about my book publishing/influential entrepreneur events/speaking/ projects here: https://linktr.ee/lilypatrascu & www.lily.global I am launching a few collaborative books: on property wealth strategies, confidence, millionaire secrets, health tools, AI, and seeking influencers with large communities to promote their expertise with the books. I can help you write/ghostwrite and publish your books in 90 days. Message me (Lily) on +447557351222 to collaborate.
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