Navigating Restaurant Ownership During COVID-19

Jarett Berke told his intermediary "no restaurants" but changed his tune when he saw what a great business Lou's was.

Topics in Jarett’s interview:

• Finding a business through an accountant
• Why restaurants are a tough business
• Comparing military service to running a restaurant
• Buying a restaurant with exceptional margins
• Learning every job in the restaurant
• Pivoting to delivery during Covid
• Doing a stock deal instead of an asset purchase
• Reinvesting by adding tables and renovating
• 60% growth in 6 years
• What he likes about the restaurant business

References and how to contact Jarett:

• LinkedIn
• Lou’s Restaurant
• jarett@lousrestaurant.com

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