Most Chefs Shouldn’t Be Owners: James Trees Episode 193
Most chefs should not open a restaurant.
James Trees explains why ownership is finance and leadership, not cooking. From prime cost and food cost velocity to EBITDA, triple net leases, and delivery app traps, this episode is a restaurant business masterclass.
If you are thinking about opening your first restaurant, learn the numbers first.
How prime cost actually works
Why food cost velocity matters more than percentages
How to negotiate leases and protect downside
Built for chefs serious about ownership and profit.
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