"Austin, Texas to Paris, France and Back Again: A Memoir on Domestic and International Restaurant Growth"
Welcome, fellow entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and industry trailblazers, to a series that's about to serve you insights into the world of restaurant expansion and market development!
Join me on a journey through the twists and turns of taking a growing restaurant brand into international markets. We’re talking about the highs of conquering new markets, the challenges of cultural adaptation, and the strategies behind establishing a delicious footprint in various corners of the Europe.
In this series, we'll dive into:
The Early Days: I didn't want to work in restaurants but did it anyway.
International = Toronto? International = Europe!
Expatriation and Cultural Integration: Language, Curiosity, and How Not to be THAT person
Navigating the Maze: Overcoming Hurdles
Ego, Hubris, and Humility
Repatriation and Using Lessons Learned
It's not just going to be about business jargon and spreadsheets! I'll be dishing out stories of the unexpected, the triumphs, and even the hilarious mishaps encountered while expanding restaurants into new territories.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the challenges and triumphs of scaling restaurants across borders. From mastering the art of localization to creating a global dining experience that feels both familiar and extraordinary, we're serving up the inside scoop on making it big in the culinary world.
So, stay tuned for the next course in this series, where I'll dive into the thrilling saga of getting started to entering the first international market and the art of making a splash without getting soaked!
Have your own stories or thoughts about market development and cultural adaptation? Share them in the comments below. Let's stir up conversations and toast to the excitement of expanding our culinary footprints worldwide! ???? #RestaurantExpansion #MarketMastery #RestaurantLeadership #RestaurantLeadership #HospitalityIndustry #RestaurantManagement #FoodServiceLeaders #RestaurantInnovation #RestaurantSuccess #RestaurantExpansion
President
11 个月Heading to Paris in March.......would love some recommendations.
Independent General Adjuster at IA
11 个月Can’t wait to see how you integrate me into those lessons LOL
Nachhaltigkeit ist einfach! | Strategie, Nachhaltigkeit- & Organisationsentwicklung für ehrgeizige Unternehmen
11 个月Getting my bucket of popcorn ready for entertaining and interesting reads!
Franchisé chez McDonald's
11 个月Cannot wait to read you Damon and relive the experience ??
Julian Church & Associates: Construction & Fit Out Consultants- Agents for Change- BCorp - Transforming & repurposing of your space- Reassuring end to end measured managed process & value- MEASURE MANAGE IMPLEMENT
11 个月Look forward to the articles and an understanding of what we did in London from the client side perspective & language.