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Running a Restaurant/Expert Profile
Expertise
Multi concept restaurant owner. Just finished fourth restaurant. Can answer questions on all aspects of running, owning and starting a restaurant, cafe or hospitality operation. Enjoy helping other restaurant owners. Most "consultants" have no idea what a restaurant operator needs to be successful. Let me know if I can assist you finding answers to your operating and marketing questions. Accomplished chef and menu development a particular talent for upscale casual restaurants.
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
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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Larry, I appreciate so much your prompt ..... |
| scott | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Larry was very prompt and courteous. It ..... |
| Katie | 08/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for your encouragement and ..... |
| gabriel | 08/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| gabriel | 08/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | your answer was a lot of help ..... |
Recent Answers from Larry Edger
2009-10-23 Buying an existing restaurant:
Vera; Buying an existing restaurant is always risky. Be cautious and make sure your due diligence is complete and you have a good business attorney draft the agreement. With regard to your specific
2009-09-23 ventilation:
Scott; Almost everything is negotiable between buyer, seller and landlord. However, under most circumstances, the tenant is responsible for any improvements to the premises that is directly related
2009-09-22 buying an existing restauant:
Scott; Sounds like you are on top of things. One point that should be made - the purchase of the restaurant (along with the loan) and the lease of the premises should not be mutually exclusive. In
2009-09-21 buying an existing restauant:
Scott; Generally building codes are implemented by municipal and/or county authorities. To determine their impact on your potential purchase, you can schedule a meeting to discuss previous inspections
2009-09-21 buying an existing restauant:
Scott; Here are some things to look at when buying an existing and operating restaurant: 1) Make sure you have a qualified business attorney handle the transaction. Agreements that are not in writing
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