Jim Turner’s Post

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Getting back into hospitality and restaurants was an easier transition than I could have imagined after a 2.5 year hiatus. I was lucky enough to have my first project back be with my best friend Noam Grossman thinking about how to make a winter concept for a space that sold a summer, seasonal product- soft-serve. Soupside was born and we were lucky enough to have the support of talented chefs like andy baraghani, Eitan Bernath, Wilson Tang and more believe in the vision of community, charity, and innovation. We have 1.5 months to go but some early learnings: 1. Working with friends is hard but rewarding: Noam and I had some early bumps but we set our expectations, always communicated openly, and from there it was smooth sailing. 2. Product and brand will win: Though on the busiest corner of Mulberry and Spring, new concepts take time- we didn't have that. We had 6 months (3 of which are funky in New York) to launch, gain traction, and operate a concept. I did we get people to come? Exceptional product and an amazing brand with personal values. 3. It won't be perfect: We have had mishaps on cups, sold out of soup, had some spills, literally but each has been a learning for the next time we bring a concept to life. Great things take time but the only way to get better is to try. #restaurants #hospitality #seasonal #soupseason #chefs #community #learning

Build Loyalty: Make Your Restaurant a Community Hub Creating a welcoming atmosphere in your restaurant fosters loyalty and connection. Learn how fostering genuine conversations and friendly interactions turns first-time visitors into regulars and builds a strong community that supports your business. #RestaurantSuccess #CustomerLoyalty #CommunityBuilding #FriendlyAtmosphere #Regulars #ConnectionMatters #DiningExperience #BusinessGrowth #RestaurantTips #LoyalCustomers

🍽️🏡 "Restaurant Business vs. Real Estate Business" - Join Bob & Peggie Smolko on Let's Talk Real with Mel as they compare their experiences in the restaurant industry and the real estate world. Discover the unique challenges and rewarding aspects of each field in this insightful clip with Melvin Yates. 🌟 #WeEmpowerAgents #RestaurantBusiness #RealEstateJourney #Empowerment #BusinessInsights

The Restaurant Association has expressed deep concern and disappointment over recent revelations regarding unilateral changes made by Auckland Transport to parking charges within the Central City Parking Zone (CCPZ). “Despite claims by Auckland Transport of attempting to communicate these changes effectively, there has been a lack of direct engagement with impacted stakeholders, including businesses within the CCPZ and their employees which falls far short of acceptable standards,” said Marisa Bidois, CEO of the Restaurant Association. 🔗Read more online! #aucklandrestaurants #restaurantindustry #restaurantassociation #parking changes #parkingincrease #aucklandtransport #RestaurantAndCafeNZ #KiwiHospo #HospoLife #Hospitality #ChefLife #BaristaLife #NZChefs #NZFoodservice #Foodservice #HospitalityNZ #RestaurantNZ

It can be tough loosening control when empowering your staff. There may be bumps in the transition, but staying patient through the process pays dividends. With time, your empowered team will gain the confidence to spread their wings. This leads to superior guest experiences and a thriving restaurant in the long run. #restaurantgrowth #transitiontime #longtermwins

When a beloved restaurant closes, it’s not just the employees and owners who are affected. The community loses a pillar, too. In the first half of the 2020s, more than 70,000 restaurants shuttered across the U.S. But the restaurant industry is an organic, highly human space. When a concept has fans in the dining room and a visionary team behind it, very little can keep it from being successful again. Not COVID, not money problems, not natural disasters. Restaurants can reopen by finding new ownership, reimagining themselves in new spaces, or renegotiating leases with landlords. Here are two stories of beloved hospitality businesses that found new life in new iterations.