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Expert Profile: Larry Edger

Expertise:  Happy to answer questions about all aspects of managing, marketing and operating restaurants. Not a for hire consultant, just a restaurant owner helping others. Most "consultants" have little actual experience in all aspects of owning, operating and developing their own restaurants. I know what you have gone through and how to fill those empty seats. Particular expertise "in-depth" marketing rather than wasting valuable dollars on advertising that won't work.

Experience in the area
Owner and operator of several multi-concept restaurants. Successful entrepreneur, started businesses from scratch on many occasions. Know the problems with planning and running a restaurant. Always independent operations and not the product of chain restaurants.

Publications
As an author of The Restaurant Ebook, A Guide to Keeping Your Dream Off the Chopping Block, I have helped hundreds of restaurateurs to market and run a better restaurant.For more information visit http://www.therestaurantebook.com or http://www.onawait.com

Education/Credentials
Attended Ohio State University and have gone through many extended classes relating to marketing and management. Written many courses and training manuals.
Currently building fourth restaurant and created a blog to keep track of daily activities. Readers can see the various steps from leasing to opening. Visit http://www.startingarestaurantblog.com

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Owning and running a restaurant is like producing a Broadway play, it can have the best script, great actors and exceptional stage hands, but if no one is in the seats, the show will be cancelled!
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 410
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.83   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
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31
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Hi Larry, Thank you very much for your response. The information has been taken on board., and a lot of thought will go into making our business wo
(Marie on 11/24/08)
Thank you for your comprehensive and fruitful answer. At least, it gives me some idea on the possibilities and viability of opening & owning restauran
(Zahilah on 11/06/08)
Great all around service. Thanks again
(Rolando on 10/06/08)
Thank You. I've already came to the conclusion that the SBA is going to be my best option I think. I've been taking their "Primers" for 2 days now.
(John C. Wilson on 09/17/08)
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Recent Answers from Larry Edger
2008-11-19  Starting my own restaurant Marie; Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I have been traveling in an area where there was no wi-fi access. I "retired" when I was 47 as a CEO of an title insurance company. After a...
2008-11-13  country club restaurant Ivy; You have a very challenging situation. One reason your cost of goods is out of control is the wide range of menu items you offer. This requires a large inventory. You may have other inventory...
2008-11-13  country club restaurant Ivy; To give you a good answer, I would have to know more about your operation. Things like number of seats, previous revenues, type of cuisine and previous guest counts. If you take over the operation...
2008-11-12  Advertising Anna; Good luck on your renovations. I am building my fourth restaurant right now and the frustration level with the regulatory agencies is about a nine out of ten at the moment! Your question is a...
2008-11-06  BOOSTING SALES Laura; It looks like you understand what is necessary to bring new guests into the restaurant. Developing local buzz through schools, football teams and other groups will certainly help. Here are...
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