EPISODE 42
OPENING A RESTAURANT… is it worth it?
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Why the hell would anyone open a restaurant right now?
In this brutally honest episode, we dive deep into the real reasons people still take the plunge into hospitality—despite rising costs, wage hikes, sleepless nights, and power outages.
From the recent 3.5% wage increase in Australia to the daily pressures of keeping a restaurant alive, we share our raw, behind-the-scenes experiences of owning and running venues in 2025.
This is not just about spreadsheets and margins. It's about passion. People. Legacy. That buzz of a perfect service. That feeling when a customer leaves happier than they arrived.
We also discuss:
Why minimum wage increases aren’t as simple as they seem
The emotional and financial toll of restaurant closures
What keeps seasoned operators like us going
The unfiltered reality of being on-call 24/7
Why we believe hospitality is still worth it
Whether you're dreaming of opening your own place, deep in the trenches of the industry, or just curious about what’s really going on behind the kitchen door — this one’s for you.
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