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Food for Thought

How the Creator of Fuddrucker's, Romano's Macaroni Grill, and eatZi's Built a $10 Billion Empire One Concept at a Time

Kaplan Publishing, 2005 Mehr


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Concrete Examples
  • Engaging
  • Insider's Take

Recommendation

Philip J. Romano is “an idea man at heart.” The innovative restaurateur launched multiple successful U.S. franchises, including Fuddruckers and Romano’s Macaroni Grill. He discovered that people would pay for his concepts, so he kept thinking and opening new restaurants. In this chatty, inside-flavored autobiography, he shares his creative processes and the principles that guide his business decisions. He knows the hot dinner business cold, and doesn’t mind saying so. getAbstract dishes up this light, entertaining read to those who are interested in entrepreneurial success stories or to anyone who wants an insider’s view of the restaurant business.

Take-Aways

  • Phil Romano learned his core values from his Italian immigrant family. They have guided everything he’s done.
  • Romano pioneered the “open kitchen” concept, the idea that customers like to see their food being prepared.
  • Truth in feeding means hiding nothing from the customers. Romano uses only the finest ingredients and the best methods.

About the Author

Philip J. Romano has more than 40 years of experience in the restaurant business. His national chains include Fuddruckers, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and eatZi’s.


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