Note: it's a based on the show Kitchen Nightmares, in which Gordon Ramsey turns around failing restaurants, so we're not talking tech startups, but still startups nonetheless.
Kitchen Nightmare's is a pretty good show, but not on par with the UK originals (Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares).
The original UK shows are far more "real" - no sensationalized voice overs, editing, or dramas. There's also no show-provided influx of cash to makeover the restaurants.
In addition the last 5 minutes of each episode are Ramsay himself returning after several months to reevaluate things - and some of the restaurants do indeed fail regardless of his help.
I have personal dislikes of Ramsay (I'm a fucking vegan) but, shit, he can do the business when it comes to shifting food. His advice always seems kind of obvious once you've heard him say it. He strips away your bullshit. Sell a few things, well defined, well executed and well presented. Choose a price point and live up to it. You've got 4 hours (7-11) to make your money. People don't like choice - show them one of starter then fish, meat & veg. No-one cares if you can present 100 different meals, they can only eat one at a time and at a maximum they will turn up once a week.
Know your customers and make their decisions for them, that's what they pay you for,
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[ 3.3 ms ] story [ 15.9 ms ] threadThe original UK shows are far more "real" - no sensationalized voice overs, editing, or dramas. There's also no show-provided influx of cash to makeover the restaurants.
In addition the last 5 minutes of each episode are Ramsay himself returning after several months to reevaluate things - and some of the restaurants do indeed fail regardless of his help.
Know your customers and make their decisions for them, that's what they pay you for,