1076: Charles Morgan, a "Restaurant Guy"

1076: Charles Morgan, a "Restaurant Guy"

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee April 22, 2024 Duration: 1:40:14

Charles Morgan considers himself simply a "restaurant guy" from Atlanta. Charles started in the restaurant business in Gulf coast Florida in 1979. Today he owns approximately 12 restaurants all over the Florida panhandle and the surrounding areas. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Expanding
  • Restaurants in the 70s/80s/90s
  • Commercial fishing and restaurants
  • Profit sharing
  • Labor markets

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Eric Cacciatore sits down with the people who actually run the show in the world of food service. Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore is built on conversations with established restaurateurs and seasoned professionals who have navigated the intense realities of the industry. Twice a week, these interviews dig past the surface, focusing on the tangible details of leadership, team management, and effective marketing that separate a thriving venue from a struggling one. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what worked, what didn’t, and the often-overlooked decisions that shape a restaurant's path. This podcast serves as a direct line to collective experience, whether you're dreaming of your first opening or steering a multi-location group. The dialogue is practical, centered on the daily grind and long-term strategy needed to build something lasting. For anyone invested in the business of hospitality, these regular episodes compile a vital resource, turning shared insights into actionable knowledge for your own journey.
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