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Jun 2023
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999: Tobie Nidetz Host of Restaurant Leg...

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About this episode

Tobie Nidetz is the host of the Restaurant Legends Podcast and a restaurant business consultant. He began in the industry at age 10 in his father's restaurant. He thought he wanted to be in the film and theater industry, but soon transitioning into culinary. He did a high-profile apprenticeship at age 23 and became a consultant for Lettuce Entertain You at age 25. Eventually he opened his first restaurant in Chicago, which closed in 2017. All the while, Tobie has been a busy consultant. In 2018, he began the Restaurant Legends Podcast, which continues today.

Check out this Tipping Comp Worksheet from Tobie (super valuable!):

Tipping Comp Worksheet

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Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Favorite success quote/mantra:
  • "Don't be afraid to change what you're worth."

In this episode with Tobie Nidetz we will discuss:

  • Franchises
  • Tipping
  • The benefits/negatives of restaurant media
  • Fine dining
  • How to be local and sustainable
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Contact:

Website: https://restaurantlegends.com/

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