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Jun 2023
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1000: Joseph & Lucille Cacciatore Owners...

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About this episode

Welcome to the 1000th episode of Restaurant Unstoppable! Joseph and Lucille Cacciatore are the awesome parents of RU's host, Eric Cacciatore. Joe and Lucille are from different parts of Boston and moved to New Hampshire in the early 80s. In 1989, they opened Joe's Depot Diner in East Kingston, NH. In 1998, they closed their doors after plans for a new location fell through.  This is a story Eric has referenced many times on the show. In this episode, we will hear the story of Eric's parents, and their restaurant, from the owners themselves.

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Show notes…

Calls to ACTION!!!

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Whatever you do in life, do it with your heart and soul and do it right, and you will be successful."
  • "Never give up. Keep going."

In this episode with Joseph and Lucille Cacciatore we will discuss:

  • The realities of owning a restaurant when education and information on how to do so properly were limited

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Huge thanks to Joseph and Lucille Cacciatore for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!

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