Comments on: Rough Economy Brings Down Restaurant Locals, Celeb Chefs http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158 Where food and business mix! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:23:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Daily Blender » Today’s Food Newsbits: Recalled Beef Still Delivered To Schools, Ramsay Hands Over Restaurant, McDonald’s Leader Retires http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158&cpage=1#comment-1866 Daily Blender » Today’s Food Newsbits: Recalled Beef Still Delivered To Schools, Ramsay Hands Over Restaurant, McDonald’s Leader Retires Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:48:26 +0000 http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158#comment-1866 [...] that LXR Luxury Resorts has taken over ownership of Gordon Ramsay at the London in New York City. As we reported back in June, Ramsay signed over ownership of Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood due to financial [...] [...] that LXR Luxury Resorts has taken over ownership of Gordon Ramsay at the London in New York City. As we reported back in June, Ramsay signed over ownership of Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood due to financial [...]

]]> By: Jonathan Munsell http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158&cpage=1#comment-1742 Jonathan Munsell Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:38:10 +0000 http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158#comment-1742 I have spoken to many Restaurant Owners over the years and it seems that going to fast or growing sooner than maybe you should causes the most troubles for restaurants. Over the years I have bought and sold restaurants and my own desires for massive expansion have had to be kept in check for the ultimate success of the whole. Nice article about the reality of how it happens. It even sheds some light on Gordon Ramsey and his own Kitchen Nightmare. Thanks for the post - nice writing Jonathan Munsell Founder & Creator Restaurant Success System Restaurant Success Monthly I have spoken to many Restaurant Owners over the years and it seems that going to fast or growing sooner than maybe you should causes the most troubles for restaurants.

Over the years I have bought and sold restaurants and my own desires for massive expansion have had to be kept in check for the ultimate success of the whole. Nice article about the reality of how it happens. It even sheds some light on Gordon Ramsey and his own Kitchen Nightmare.

Thanks for the post – nice writing

Jonathan Munsell
Founder & Creator
Restaurant Success System
Restaurant Success Monthly

]]> By: Daily Blender » Today’s Food Newsbits: Martha Talks Tomato Blight, Organic To Go Downsizing, Gordon Ramsay Regroups http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158&cpage=1#comment-1245 Daily Blender » Today’s Food Newsbits: Martha Talks Tomato Blight, Organic To Go Downsizing, Gordon Ramsay Regroups Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:49:37 +0000 http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158#comment-1245 [...] Payard to Ramsay, celebrity chefs certainly aren’t recession-proof! As we reported back in June, Chef Gordon Ramsay has been experiencing financial strain this year, with the Washington Post [...] [...] Payard to Ramsay, celebrity chefs certainly aren’t recession-proof! As we reported back in June, Chef Gordon Ramsay has been experiencing financial strain this year, with the Washington Post [...]

]]> By: Oh Gordon! Ramsay Insults Aussie TV Host, Offends Prime Minister | Daily Blender http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158&cpage=1#comment-210 Oh Gordon! Ramsay Insults Aussie TV Host, Offends Prime Minister | Daily Blender Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:26:08 +0000 http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158#comment-210 [...] Ramsay has been surrounded by difficulties lately, ranging from rumors of infidelity to a near loss of his restaurant empire. [...] [...] Ramsay has been surrounded by difficulties lately, ranging from rumors of infidelity to a near loss of his restaurant empire. [...]

]]> By: jenniferhh http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158&cpage=1#comment-190 jenniferhh Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:01:46 +0000 http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158#comment-190 Hi Harold! I agree. It's definitely the more affordable restaurants that are holding up during this downturn. I've noticed a number of higher-end restaurants who have undergone a 'menu redux' in order to keep customers coming in - and they're still in business. I think a restaurant's overall success is really dependent on paying attention to customer needs and the ability to evolve as necessary. Hi Harold!

I agree. It’s definitely the more affordable restaurants that are holding up during this downturn. I’ve noticed a number of higher-end restaurants who have undergone a ‘menu redux’ in order to keep customers coming in – and they’re still in business. I think a restaurant’s overall success is really dependent on paying attention to customer needs and the ability to evolve as necessary.

]]> By: Harold http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158&cpage=1#comment-189 Harold Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:31:02 +0000 http://www.dailyblender.com/?p=1158#comment-189 It is indeed a difficult time. I think the customers are shifting away from some types of higher cost restaurants to the more causal restaurants where the plates are not as costly. People still want to eat out, one, it's a pleasant break, and two, people are finding it hard balance all they must do to make money in this era. I do think there are great opportunities and I've seen restaurants that have opened during these times and are doing well. But they're the ones I would place between the fast food franchises and the $20 a plate spots. It is indeed a difficult time. I think the customers are shifting away from some types of higher cost restaurants to the more causal restaurants where the plates are not as costly. People still want to eat out, one, it’s a pleasant break, and two, people are finding it hard balance all they must do to make money in this era.

I do think there are great opportunities and I’ve seen restaurants that have opened during these times and are doing well. But they’re the ones I would place between the fast food franchises and the $20 a plate spots.

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