A 2005 study conducted by researchers at the Ohio State University found that while a clear business plan and strategy is important, the most successful restaurant owners all had one thing in common -- a well-defined concept that not only provided a quality food product, but also included an operating philosophy, which encompassed business operations as well as employee and customer relations.

In episode #035 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Liz Lessner to the show. Liz is one of Columbus, Ohio’s premiere restaurateurs, developing a family of some of the most popular local eateries in our great city. Her concepts include everything from hot dog joints to clandestine Pin Up Girl-themed pubs.

Liz and l discuss her journey as a food service entrepreneur, the importance of site selection and what it takes to develop restaurant concepts that generate local buzz.

Go ahead, turn up the speakers, click play and listening to episode #035 of the Social Restaurant Podcast.

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