A lot of restaurant owners are still following advice that worked decades ago. It’s what they were taught by their parents, old bosses, or mentors. Work harder, do everything yourself, don’t fix what isn’t broken.

That mindset built great single-location restaurants in the 80s and 90s. But if you want multiple locations, more time, and real profits, it’s not going to get you there. The industry changed. Your goals changed. The advice didn’t.

Before you take anyone’s word on how to run your restaurant, ask yourself: does their version of “success” look like yours?

This one simple shift will separate restaurants that grow and restaurants that stay stuck.

Watch to see which side you’re on.

If you’re rethinking who you take business advice from, maybe it’s time to rethink where you get your insurance advice too. Next Insurance keeps things simple, fair, and built for real restaurant life.