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Entries from September 2008

Keeping it simple: How to create a restaurant concept that can succeed

September 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

High failure rates for restaurants. Yes they’re exagerated, but they’re still high. According to recent studies from Cornell and Ohio State universities, 59-60% of restaurants fail within the first three years. As many as 75% may fail within the first five. Why are they so high? For a list of the six biggest reasons, see [...]

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