Browsing Tag Knowledge is Power
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10 October 2026 at 16 : 59 PM
Taking Over an Existing Restaurant
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur The business you buy is not always the business you get. As a restaurant operator and consultant, I have learned that opening a restaurant from scratch and taking over an existing restaurant are two completely different challenges. I am in that process myself as I type this. When ...
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10 September 2026 at 21 : 22 PM
Two Countries, One Philosophy
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur What Greece and America can teach each other about hospitality. As a restaurant operator and consultant, I’m fortunate to spend a great deal of time in both the United States and Greece. I recently returned from visiting friends and colleagues in the hospitality industry throughout Athens and ...
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15 August 2026 at 17 : 52 PM
The Delivery Trap: Are Third-Party Apps Hurting Restaurant Brands?
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur There is no question that third-party delivery apps changed the restaurant industry forever. For many operators, especially during the pandemic years, delivery platforms became a lifeline. They helped restaurants survive one of the hardest periods our industry has ever experienced. Dining ...
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11 July 2026 at 13 : 29 PM
Can Greek Hospitality Be Scaled?
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur As I prepare to open YALOS, a new Greek restaurant concept rooted in coastal Mediterranean hospitality, I find myself thinking about a question that many operators in our industry are now facing: Can Greek hospitality truly be scaled without losing its soul? It is a complicated ...
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14 June 2026 at 16 : 27 PM
Why Good Restaurant Employees Are Becoming Harder to Find
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur Every restaurant owner I speak with today is asking the same question: “Where did all the good employees go?” The reality is, they did not disappear. The workforce simply changed and many operators have not adjusted their leadership style, systems, or expectations to match the new ...
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13 May 2026 at 21 : 33 PM
GLP-1s and the Restaurant Industry
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur Adaptation in a new appetite economy Over the past two years, one of the most quietly disruptive forces in the hospitality industry hasn’t been inflation, labor shortages, or technology. It has been biology. Specifically, the widespread adoption of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, ...
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16 April 2026 at 21 : 08 PM
Operating with Discipline
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur Lessons from the floor and the boardroom. After years of operating restaurants and consulting for hospitality groups, I’ve come to a simple conclusion: Success in this industry is rarely about a single brilliant idea. It is about disciplined execution, cultural clarity, and relentless ...
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15 March 2026 at 17 : 58 PM
Conferences & Trade Shows In 2026
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur Why Las Vegas and Chicago matter more than ever. Every year, I hear the same question from restaurant owners and operators. I just got back from a conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and several restaurateurs, from Philadelphia to Ohio to California, asked me the same question: Are ...
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15 February 2026 at 19 : 10 PM
How to Make Valentine’s Day a Success
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur A strategic playbook for restaurants. Valentine’s Day is one of the most emotionally charged and operationally demanding days on the restaurant calendar. When executed correctly, it can deliver outsized revenue, strong margins, and lasting guest loyalty. When executed poorly, it can overwhelm ...
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15 January 2026 at 19 : 05 PM
The Rise of Non-Alcoholic And Specialty Cocktails
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER By Peter Kambitsis, Entrepreneur A new era behind the bar. Over the past few years, one of the most fascinating evolutions in the hospitality world has not been on the plate—it has been in the glass. The beverage segment has entered a renaissance, driven by a cultural shift toward health-consciousness, mindful drinking, ...
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