I’m 24 years old and the oldest of 3. My father opened our family restaurant in 2008 when I was 11 years old, he passed away in august of 19 right before COVID. I’ve had a lot on my shoulders. This video helped me more than you might know. I appreciate it brother.
Open restaurant is easy be boss is easy …if you hire a chief always complain about salary 😂you headache this kind of business I don’t like …what I like is auto run bar or club much more easier to manage
Facts! This is why many franchises require the owners work in the locations themselves rather than just investors. The success rate raises dramatically. Nobody got you like you got you
I have an idea : it's a new type of restaurants : eating-spots, in an eating-spot, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are way more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days, menu is influenced by the live input of the customers via a mobile app
That's wassup but I wouldn't want to do that personally. I believe in leveraging my time, of course I'll be hands on especially in the beginning but I want to other things. That's why I can't invest in Chick-fil-a because they want me to work on their too. I didn't become an entrepreneur to be self-employed and working one location, I'm trying to have multiple streams of income.
Your comment about “not planning because it allows time for fear” or “life is about experiences” I love this! Your choice words are so inspiring and relatable!
I know a guy in Rosebud Texas selling his Barbecue restaurant. Do you think in a small town like that it would be a good investment? It comes with all the equipment and dishes and furnished plus a upstairs apartment. I kinda want it a lot.
It’s good to not have fear and jump in but it’s also necessary to plan properly. Signed a lease 2nd day and no marketing plan etc, asking to fail but you live and you learn.
You did not tell the whole story context matters. The restaurant closed by choice not because it was failing. He started making more money building properties and other business ventures. Do not mislead people into thinking his business failed.
I'm glad I stumbled across your channel my dude. Your content was genuine and is definitely valuable to others like me who plan to leap into this business sector in the months to come. I wish you and your venture nothing but continued success, bro.
Anton could you please do videos on what type of POS system you use, accounting accountability, how you place the food orders for the restaurant through vendors, and the steps on how you prepare your food for and throughout the day. Thank you
Hey Anton, you put out some of the best content on youtube. I initially thought your channel was just about travel and then stumbled upon this one about your restaurant. I am appreciative of how well you dive into the details and share your own experiences with your audience. Having become more mindful of the content I absorb, I enjoy the optimistic realism your videos permeate. As others in the comments have stated, I strongly support you sharing more insights on the business and look forward to future content!
i love the point you brought up about your father and how the customer don't care. I have experienced that first hand and you are absolutely right. THEY DO NOT CARE. it's very difficult to navigate through owning a business while carrying a heavy emotional burden. I admire your ability to keep going despite any curve ball life throws at you. I wish you the nothing but the best!
Please do a video on the process you took in the beginning of owning your own restaurant. Also, the structure you created for new hires along with who to order inventory of foods and equipment, etc... BTW I just became a huge fan and subscribed. Wishing you much success especially now during these times.
I absolutely respect your grind and your professionalism. You put in more effort than allot of restaurant owners and it shows in your business. If I’m ever in the area I will stop by. (Btw this is my first vid I’ve seen on your channel)
Hey Anton, u are such a great guy. Thanks for all of the years u helped me grow up and understand the world better. I just want to say thanks for being my favorite UA-cam, and congratulations on your second property. Thanks for everything, ps my name is Tahreek Wilson.
2:11 It’s not a bad idea because fear kills peoples plans/goals. However financially planning should be done with any business. I’m not in the restaurant business I’m in the automotive business my first business failed then 5 years later I opened my second business 5 months before Covid and if I didn’t financially prepare it would have failed. I basically worked 2 full time jobs, lived like a broke college kid, paid off all my debts minus my mortgage and saved my ass off for 5 years I didn’t borrow any money to open my business. I bought some quality used equipment over time at good prices because I didn’t wait until I needed it so I found deals, some equipment may or may not come with a building so I just saved money for that stuff, then when it was time to open I found a great location and just did it I didn’t allow myself to think about it too long because of the fear. What this man said about being hands on is one of The best things you can be told it’s not gonna be a vacation ur not gonna have all this free time, ur not gonna make a ton of money from the jump. IMO if you can’t even get urself out of debt and save up a bunch of cash even if ur gonna borrow money to start ur business (i wouldn’t borrow money to start personally) you shouldn’t open any business you have to be really good at managing money so if you can’t get ur personal finances in check ur not gonna be able to manage ur business financially. Most people don’t wanna hear anything business owners like myself or this man has to say but we’re just being real. If it was easy and a quick get rich thing owning a business everyone would be doing it successfully but it’s not the case. Most people can’t keep the doors open on a restaurant for a year this man ain’t lying he’s just bein real.
Great insights into what to expect. I’ve been attempting to set myself up to open my own restaurant. I am from south Louisiana and I’ve been cooking for 6 years now, I’m 22. Throughout high school and college I worked as a line cook and during that time I’ve worked privately for hire countless events for friends and families (weddings, parties etc.) I’ve also had my own 3D print business with my drafting degree. However the most expensive part of that business was my degree and printers. I never needed an investor or business loan before. I believe I can show the beautiful state of Colorado what amazing true Cajun and Creole food taste like and I think they will love it. I am just not certain on convincing an investor a drafter turned cook can.
Bro I'm a young black entrepreneur born in detroit and would like to see more videos on your experience in being an entrepreneur and some things to be prepared for and lookout for
I have an idea : it's a new type of restaurants : eating-spots, in an eating-spot, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are way more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days, menu is influenced by the live input of the customers via a mobile app
Yes I know a hispanic guy who had a food truck and decided to open up a restaurant. He had it for 2 years, double overhead, paying employees even when slow etc etc he closed down and went back to food truck cuz less stressful but he added 2 more food trucks and 3x his profit, only has to hire staff for few hours a day and he goes where the people are instead of them coming to him.
Please continue sharing more; I'm opening my restaurant next month and this will be my 1st professional business. It's scary but I trust that I'm a hard worker and that God has my back🕯🙏🇿🇦
Soul food takes time, effort, and care. You put your own soul, personality, and history into it. It can't be rushed. I'm sure it's difficult to make, properly, in a restaurant environment
I really appreciate your knowledge and values, I would love to learn more about the restaurant business, as I’m jumping right into the restaurant business.I agree with you 110% relating to this video this really motivates me and feels perfect to do it as I’m looking to get out of my Constrution business after 15 yrs.
A smart, cool Brotha who is willing to give free game... anyone in the comments who says they don't want more content like this needs to be blocked and excommunicated immediately!!! LOL seriously, thanks for sharing your experience.
Very pleasantly surprised because this is my first visit to your channel. So food restaurants are new to me and I need to come and experience it for myself. I’m building out a new drive-through on the restaurant and I found your video helpful. I know this video is two years old so I hope you still exist I’ll be checking on your channel thank you so much
you speak truth. its nice to hear. i'm at a job right now that i hate. hate hate. i have 17 years food service, front to back of house. i'm like you, fear will get me if i don't just go and do it. i'm quitting my job, moving back to my home state and buy a small restaurant!
This was so helpful! Thank you so much for all the grand details of what to expect...I'm on a journey and have many wanting me to shut up about opening a small take-out but I'm ready...Catering is ok for now...I'm researching how to make it happen and glad I saw your video.
Hey Anton, love your videos man. Could you talk about the following: -dealing with people that flaked out on you when you first started out -how to go about hiring the right people considering some of your competition tried to sneak in Thanks
Hey Anton, I appreciate your honesty in this video. I have zero experience in running a restaurant. I worked in restaurants performing various duties in my late teens, but I'm in my early 40s now and I know a lot has changed. However, I'm passionate about food. I love to cook and I love to serve people. But it's more than just cooking, it's the culinary arts I love so much. I live in a place that doesn't have a lot of "good" food. But it's a good community. It's a big small town. I have dreamed my whole life about owning a restaurant. I know it's difficult. I don't live in a fantasy world. But in one part of the video, you talk about how you used to travel but now "there are no sick days". I guess I'm scared to give up certain freedoms that I have right now. I work from home, I make 6 figures (in a fairly cheap area in the country to live), and I get to enjoy a lot of time off; including a 2 week holiday break every year with my current company. So how did you convince yourself to give up your freedoms to chase your passions?
Not only is my last name Daniels but I owned a restaurant in Brooklyn Ny. Now in upstate Ny looking to start again. Your honesty is on point! This video has VALUE!
I like this video, Anton. You're giving a perspective we otherwise might not have heard. Does your restaurant open on time? One thing that is irksome is when people will show anytime after their posted hours of business. May Sweet Soul Kitchen continue to thrive and prosper.
AD awesome video! I've owned a restaurant myself, hardest work ever and also one of the most rewarding year I experienced in my adult life. I made a huge amount of money, but had no life...
Truly glad to see your success ..and the giving back through sharing your experience. Thank you, sir. Food looks amazing and next trip home your place will be a must go to.
Yes yes yes Anton, please do more videos on running a restaurant, I getting ready to open one here in Valdosta, Ga, first time for me, soul food as well, so yes I need all the information I could get to gain knowledge on how to do this. God bless you and your restaurant and thanks for your help.
I'm 14 and dream of owning my own restaurant since my mom cant teach me a lot about italian food i had to watch this and some other videos so thank you
Thanks Anton for a great video. You're a truly an entrepreneurs. Loving your video.Please keep release all the educational video likes this.Greatly appreciate it.
Just want to say thank you. I live in Stuttgart Germany, I'm black American with a German lady partner, and girlfriend LOL. Our place is doing ok after 4 years. it's hard work as you said. We are both up in age and still trying to move ahead. I am also an Entertrainer. Our thing is a lot of time we don't have the power to keep going day by day. Open at noon, we close early at times and we know that is not good. We need help but don't have the money to pay for it, We Need to stay open longer but are too tired and again no help. What can we do? We have music, open-air 5 times a year, 300 to 400 people, Free cover! It's hard fighting the city to do things, to let us have things, OMG. This is a paperwork country. HELP and Thank you
Wow. Pretty fascinating. All I know about people who own restaurants is that they're always there and always working. And when they're not there, you have to have competent, trustworthy employees there to perform. Very thorough review. Open up a store in Pittsburgh, please? Yummy stuff. I'd love to see more of these.
im 11 so in 16 years the marketplace is going to rise it already is and is only going to get worse i want to be self employed if it comes to it work a job while in culinary school then keep working to save for my bakery while saving im going to rent a apartment even if a place is cheap doesn't mean you cant make it a home thats my plan i love baking and nature and i hope this works out good hopefully its well branded and it makes some money if not ill just add another job excited for the future hopefully ppl arent bitter
Would love to learn more from you (whatever you want to share)regarding opening a business. I'm going to guess that you will be opening up a second location. Hopefully it will be in downtown Detroit. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.
Hey bro Could you talk about the finance side of it , How you work out how much you make each day. Your experience hiring family members. Congratulations being open for 1-year and may God bring you more success Ameen.
More of these restaurant videos. We do have not have one here in Peoria,, Il and they have all failed because the owners want to have the food prepared by everyone else, with something like that needs to be consistency..That’s what I am going to do because I know I can cook. I am asked all the time to do it or my egg rolls, and my soul food. I have been in the beauty industry along time and I am ready for change. You were such an inspiration and thank you .
Thank you Anton for this posting. I'm an executive chef from Vancouver Canada and I am currently the corporate chef in charge of Cambodia for an F&B group with hotels and restaurants. However the job is not satisfying and for the first time in my life I am considering investing in myself and opening my own place back home. I'm tired of making a monthly wage and making other people a lot of money. I've been afraid to take the plunge for too many years. I am super passionate and hard working and I know I can do it well, just need to make a plan and go do it. Your personal experience has really helped give me the courage to make a plan. I think you are right about every point you made and thank you for sharing. - Andrew
I want to open my own restaraunt when I save up enough money and it honestly sounds amazing! I know it sounds like hard work but I would love every second of it, I love cooking and I have a pretty good idea of what type of restaraunt it will be!
I have an idea : it's a new type of restaurants : eating-spots, in an eating-spot, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are way more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days, menu is influenced by the live input of the customers via a mobile app
Bro! I’m from Detroit originally! I’ve been living in Florida for the past decade! My immediate family still lives in Detroit! I say that to say this! When I was a kid there was a restaurant it was called Miley & Miley shrimp shack! They had locations off the Davison Freeway close to Highland Park and on the East Side! I’ve gonna back and they’ve since closed! If you can find the previous owner and the recipe you could make a billion dollars! They use to fry the shrimp in this batter and that’s all they did! I believe the previous woman has since past! Free falling ideas!
Completely understandable I've been in the business for 20 years just working for someone dreaming of the day that I could open my own but when you do that you pretty much just bought yourself a job you're the boss but you bought a job and now with Corona it's even tougher to try to get the restaurant open going
Just graduated from college, put my business on hold after testing my product, to focus on my senior year. My question is how do you find funding to get a space and equipment? How do you find business partners? In case you’re wondering my business is @thefreakshowdet on IG or The FreakShow: A Vegan Burger Joint on Facebook.
Resturant takes up a big Job, myself and my partner plan to build our own resturant in Jamaica. It takes alot of income and Project to design a resturant.☺☺
Much props brother this is what I strive to do, I made so many restaurants rich from the ground up from my ideas and my menu items. Time for me now but the money is definitely a concern, think I’m going to live in my car for a while. Tell me the truth it takes at least fifty thousand doesn’t it?
You are going to have to sacrifice for at least two to five years what ever you invest plan to double that amount you will need emergency funds Its a hard business.
Appreciate this video. Me myself is a world traveler. I do travel vlogs. I recently opened my own chicken and waffle restaurant. It’s only been a month but I hoping to be as successful as yourself. All the goods and bads make so much since. I’m still learning but trying to master it all. Hope to see more videos about yourself. Hopefully I can share mines as well.
Please share as much information as possible. I want to own my own black owned restaurant. I am looking to you for advice as a mentor into the business. Your sharing more information than most people that tell me go to college get a degree and don't live my dream just yet. Right now I am more focused than I have ever been in life and my heart tells me to go for it and open my own spot.
I’m 24 years old and the oldest of 3. My father opened our family restaurant in 2008 when I was 11 years old, he passed away in august of 19 right before COVID. I’ve had a lot on my shoulders. This video helped me more than you might know. I appreciate it brother.
God bless you
Hey bro is it in dubai?
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How is it going now?
Open restaurant is easy be boss is easy …if you hire a chief always complain about salary 😂you headache this kind of business I don’t like …what I like is auto run bar or club much more easier to manage
Facts! This is why many franchises require the owners work in the locations themselves rather than just investors. The success rate raises dramatically. Nobody got you like you got you
You’re correct... that’s exactly why they do it.
@@AntonDaniels I'm on my own Bro. Built the business from scratch. Not opening then this Corona kicked in. But I will push and keeping pushing
I have an idea :
it's a new type of restaurants : eating-spots,
in an eating-spot, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate,
thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are way more powerful than restaurants,
along with that, there is an app,
people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days,
menu is influenced by the live input of the customers via a mobile app
That's wassup but I wouldn't want to do that personally. I believe in leveraging my time, of course I'll be hands on especially in the beginning but I want to other things. That's why I can't invest in Chick-fil-a because they want me to work on their too. I didn't become an entrepreneur to be self-employed and working one location, I'm trying to have multiple streams of income.
Do you have a restaurant? I'm sorry but I thing that's the reason why you probably have anything .
Your comment about “not planning because it allows time for fear” or “life is about experiences” I love this! Your choice words are so inspiring and relatable!
Yes! Thank you!
yea right. lies. his business would have flopped. tell us who the real boss is ummm like the one who handles the books.
All my family is in the restaurant business. Something I’ve learned is that it’s all self discipline, hard work, and networking with your employees
Yup... it’s not for me I’ve learned. You’re too tied to it
I admire people like you, being able to turn everything you touch into gold.
I certainly try
Ayeeeee Midas touch is needed in our community
Me and a couple of friends are at your restaurant today. We met your wife briefly, she was very friendly.
The food was very good we will be back.
Thanks fam. Glad you met her and enjoyed your food! We appreciate you.
Those have got to be the cleanest exhaust hood filters on the planet.
I know a guy in Rosebud Texas selling his Barbecue restaurant. Do you think in a small town like that it would be a good investment? It comes with all the equipment and dishes and furnished plus a upstairs apartment. I kinda want it a lot.
@@deankoch7305 You might want to try finding out why he's selling the restaurant.
@@RebuttalRecords he got hurt and can't walk now. He said he has to depend on others an it isn't working.
@@deankoch7305 That's very unfortunate.
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They closed this restaurant, for anyone that wanted know. No shade, I’m just saying. The business is no joke, so I commend him for even jumping in.
It’s good to not have fear and jump in but it’s also necessary to plan properly. Signed a lease 2nd day and no marketing plan etc, asking to fail but you live and you learn.
Thank you where was this restaurant located
You did not tell the whole story context matters. The restaurant closed by choice not because it was failing. He started making more money building properties and other business ventures. Do not mislead people into thinking his business failed.
@@leerob7738 When did I say it failed? Hell I gave him my props.
@@jjp_nyc - You did not explain it’s closing in full context, then you went on to speak how that business is which implies it failed.
Best advice from the video… NOBODY is gonna have the same level of love and passion of your vision or business as much as you do
I'm glad I stumbled across your channel my dude. Your content was genuine and is definitely valuable to others like me who plan to leap into this business sector in the months to come.
I wish you and your venture nothing but continued success, bro.
I just googled your restaurant and and the food looks scrumptious! I will definitely be visiting soon!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Cant wait to meet you.
@@AntonDaniels i bet you are 😈
@@AntonDaniels aa
Are you still open?
Anton could you please do videos on what type of POS system you use, accounting accountability, how you place the food orders for the restaurant through vendors, and the steps on how you prepare your food for and throughout the day. Thank you
I sure will. Thanks for the suggestion
yes what tool r you using to track data???
Hey Anton, you put out some of the best content on youtube. I initially thought your channel was just about travel and then stumbled upon this one about your restaurant. I am appreciative of how well you dive into the details and share your own experiences with your audience. Having become more mindful of the content I absorb, I enjoy the optimistic realism your videos permeate. As others in the comments have stated, I strongly support you sharing more insights on the business and look forward to future content!
i love the point you brought up about your father and how the customer don't care. I have experienced that first hand and you are absolutely right. THEY DO NOT CARE. it's very difficult to navigate through owning a business while carrying a heavy emotional burden. I admire your ability to keep going despite any curve ball life throws at you. I wish you the nothing but the best!
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Please do a video on the process you took in the beginning of owning your own restaurant. Also, the structure you created for new hires along with who to order inventory of foods and equipment, etc... BTW I just became a huge fan and subscribed. Wishing you much success especially now during these times.
Perhaps I will soon.
Would like to see how he did it to in hours it seemed like
I absolutely respect your grind and your professionalism. You put in more effort than allot of restaurant owners and it shows in your business. If I’m ever in the area I will stop by. (Btw this is my first vid I’ve seen on your channel)
Stick around... it gets better
Hey Anton, u are such a great guy. Thanks for all of the years u helped me grow up and understand the world better. I just want to say thanks for being my favorite UA-cam, and congratulations on your second property. Thanks for everything, ps my name is Tahreek Wilson.
You’re going to make me cry... I love you guys so much.
2:11 It’s not a bad idea because fear kills peoples plans/goals. However financially planning should be done with any business. I’m not in the restaurant business I’m in the automotive business my first business failed then 5 years later I opened my second business 5 months before Covid and if I didn’t financially prepare it would have failed. I basically worked 2 full time jobs, lived like a broke college kid, paid off all my debts minus my mortgage and saved my ass off for 5 years I didn’t borrow any money to open my business. I bought some quality used equipment over time at good prices because I didn’t wait until I needed it so I found deals, some equipment may or may not come with a building so I just saved money for that stuff, then when it was time to open I found a great location and just did it I didn’t allow myself to think about it too long because of the fear. What this man said about being hands on is one of
The best things you can be told it’s not gonna be a vacation ur not gonna have all this free time, ur not gonna make a ton of money from the jump. IMO if you can’t even get urself out of debt and save up a bunch of cash even if ur gonna borrow money to start ur business (i wouldn’t borrow money to start personally) you shouldn’t open any business you have to be really good at managing money so if you can’t get ur personal finances in check ur not gonna be able to manage ur business financially. Most people don’t wanna hear anything business owners like myself or this man has to say but we’re just being real. If it was easy and a quick get rich thing owning a business everyone would be doing it successfully but it’s not the case. Most people can’t keep the doors open on a restaurant for a year this man ain’t lying he’s just bein real.
This is exactly why I only opened a food truck and that is still a lot of work.
Great insights into what to expect. I’ve been attempting to set myself up to open my own restaurant. I am from south Louisiana and I’ve been cooking for 6 years now, I’m 22. Throughout high school and college I worked as a line cook and during that time I’ve worked privately for hire countless events for friends and families (weddings, parties etc.) I’ve also had my own 3D print business with my drafting degree. However the most expensive part of that business was my degree and printers. I never needed an investor or business loan before. I believe I can show the beautiful state of Colorado what amazing true Cajun and Creole food taste like and I think they will love it. I am just not certain on convincing an investor a drafter turned cook can.
do you have a update ?
This is basically me 😢
You explain things in a way I can understand and your words sink in. Keep this going A.D👊
Thank fam... glad this helped you.
You are very handsome.
Bro I'm a young black entrepreneur born in detroit and would like to see more videos on your experience in being an entrepreneur and some things to be prepared for and lookout for
I’ll definitely make more. Thanks for the feedback.
Sports Brotherhood the fck is black entrepreneur? Next lvl of bullshit
Sports Brotherhood
yeah he makes good videos alright. good luck with your stuff too
I have an idea :
it's a new type of restaurants : eating-spots,
in an eating-spot, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate,
thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are way more powerful than restaurants,
along with that, there is an app,
people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days,
menu is influenced by the live input of the customers via a mobile app
Yes I know a hispanic guy who had a food truck and decided to open up a restaurant. He had it for 2 years, double overhead, paying employees even when slow etc etc he closed down and went back to food truck cuz less stressful but he added 2 more food trucks and 3x his profit, only has to hire staff for few hours a day and he goes where the people are instead of them coming to him.
Sounds like a smart man that paid attention and made adjustments accordingly.
Please continue sharing more; I'm opening my restaurant next month and this will be my 1st professional business. It's scary but I trust that I'm a hard worker and that God has my back🕯🙏🇿🇦
I'm getting started on opening a small diner like restaurant and I'll like for you to talk more any the restaurant business
Soul food takes time, effort, and care. You put your own soul, personality, and history into it. It can't be rushed. I'm sure it's difficult to make, properly, in a restaurant environment
I really appreciate your knowledge and values, I would love to learn more about the restaurant business, as I’m jumping right into the restaurant business.I agree with you 110% relating to this video this really motivates me and feels perfect to do it as I’m looking to get out of my Constrution business after 15 yrs.
Email me or hit me up with the links in the description.
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A smart, cool Brotha who is willing to give free game... anyone in the comments who says they don't want more content like this needs to be blocked and excommunicated immediately!!! LOL seriously, thanks for sharing your experience.
😂 you never know. Some people just want to be entertained... who knows.
Like this video; make more day to day operating a restaurant videos
🤔 I’ll definitely consider it
My condolences. Wish you and your family the best.
Thank you
Very pleasantly surprised because this is my first visit to your channel. So food restaurants are new to me and I need to come and experience it for myself. I’m building out a new drive-through on the restaurant and I found your video helpful. I know this video is two years old so I hope you still exist I’ll be checking on your channel thank you so much
🙋🏾♀️ This was a great video. Yes please do more videos like this!
Thanks so much Emma
Dear Anton, thank you very much for sharing useful information. We are all truly appreciated your kindness and generosity. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome my friend
you speak truth. its nice to hear. i'm at a job right now that i hate. hate hate. i have 17 years food service, front to back of house. i'm like you, fear will get me if i don't just go and do it. i'm quitting my job, moving back to my home state and buy a small restaurant!
This was so helpful! Thank you so much for all the grand details of what to expect...I'm on a journey and have many wanting me to shut up about opening a small take-out but I'm ready...Catering is ok for now...I'm researching how to make it happen and glad I saw your video.
Hey Anton, love your videos man. Could you talk about the following:
-dealing with people that flaked out on you when you first started out
-how to go about hiring the right people considering some of your competition tried to sneak in
Thanks
I’ll definitely work that into the rotation.
Hey Anton, I appreciate your honesty in this video. I have zero experience in running a restaurant. I worked in restaurants performing various duties in my late teens, but I'm in my early 40s now and I know a lot has changed. However, I'm passionate about food. I love to cook and I love to serve people. But it's more than just cooking, it's the culinary arts I love so much. I live in a place that doesn't have a lot of "good" food. But it's a good community. It's a big small town. I have dreamed my whole life about owning a restaurant. I know it's difficult. I don't live in a fantasy world. But in one part of the video, you talk about how you used to travel but now "there are no sick days". I guess I'm scared to give up certain freedoms that I have right now. I work from home, I make 6 figures (in a fairly cheap area in the country to live), and I get to enjoy a lot of time off; including a 2 week holiday break every year with my current company. So how did you convince yourself to give up your freedoms to chase your passions?
Not only is my last name Daniels but I owned a restaurant in Brooklyn Ny. Now in upstate Ny looking to start again. Your honesty is on point! This video has VALUE!
I like this video, Anton. You're giving a perspective we otherwise might not have heard. Does your restaurant open on time? One thing that is irksome is when people will show anytime after their posted hours of business.
May Sweet Soul Kitchen continue to thrive and prosper.
Thanks friend... and we’re always open on time!
1st off you got to have start up Capital that’s really all that’s holding a lot of people back
AD awesome video! I've owned a restaurant myself, hardest work ever and also one of the most rewarding year I experienced in my adult life. I made a huge amount of money, but had no life...
Same here... and to be honest, I might be moving on from this adventure
Amen for jumping in
Truly glad to see your success ..and the giving back through sharing your experience. Thank you, sir.
Food looks amazing and next trip home your place will be a must go to.
Thanks family. I can’t wait to meet you.
Yes yes yes Anton, please do more videos on running a restaurant, I getting ready to open one here in Valdosta, Ga, first time for me, soul food as well, so yes I need all the information I could get to gain knowledge on how to do this. God bless you and your restaurant and thanks for your help.
You’re welcome... I just dropped a new video also with regard to a restaurant. Check it out!
I'm 14 and dream of owning my own restaurant since my mom cant teach me a lot about italian food i had to watch this and some other videos so thank you
I’m a musician in Los Angeles starting my career, and this is the best insight/advice ever.
Thanks Anton for a great video. You're a truly an entrepreneurs. Loving your video.Please keep release all the educational video likes this.Greatly appreciate it.
Thanks family, I’m working on it
Data is super important, how often are you running your P&L reports?
This guy ended up closing his restaurant and basically spends his time coming up with excuses, very opposite of his attitude in this video.
What's the back story?
Really???
Thank you so much!!! I plan to open my own.. This helps a lot keep them coming!! Thanks again..
You’re welcome
Just want to say thank you. I live in Stuttgart Germany, I'm black American with a German lady partner, and girlfriend LOL. Our place is doing ok after 4 years. it's hard work as you said. We are both up in age and still trying to move ahead. I am also an Entertrainer.
Our thing is a lot of time we don't have the power to keep going day by day. Open at noon, we close early at times and we know that is not good. We need help but don't have the money to pay for it, We Need to stay open longer but are too tired and again no help. What can we do? We have music, open-air 5 times a year, 300 to 400 people, Free cover! It's hard fighting the city to do things, to let us have things, OMG. This is a paperwork country. HELP and Thank you
Wow. Pretty fascinating. All I know about people who own restaurants is that they're always there and always working. And when they're not there, you have to have competent, trustworthy employees there to perform. Very thorough review. Open up a store in Pittsburgh, please? Yummy stuff. I'd love to see more of these.
I love Pittsburgh. I’D LOVE TO OPEN A RESTAURANT THERE.
im 11 so in 16 years the marketplace is going to rise it already is and is only going to get worse i want to be self employed if it comes to it work a job while in culinary school then keep working to save for my bakery while saving im going to rent a apartment even if a place is cheap doesn't mean you cant make it a home thats my plan i love baking and nature and i hope this works out good hopefully its well branded and it makes some money if not ill just add another job excited for the future hopefully ppl arent bitter
everyone is selling soul food, this man spiting real GAME
good video and update
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
Love the motivation! The business talk is great. Also helps you master the craft when you're teaching others.
Absolutely, reach out to me on social media
You just gave me so much inspiration.💯💯❤️❤️ I’m a future soul food restaurant owner God Bless!!!
Would love to learn more from you (whatever you want to share)regarding opening a business. I'm going to guess that you will be opening up a second location. Hopefully it will be in downtown Detroit. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.
I’m looking at possible new locations now.
Very well spoken and educational if not the most educational video about this subject on youtube
Thank you for the info I’m planning on opening a Mexican restaurant!!
Hey bro
Could you talk about the finance side of it , How you work out how much you make each day. Your experience hiring family members. Congratulations being open for 1-year and may God bring you more success Ameen.
I’ll address it in my second channel
I am new to your channel, I really appreciate your prospective into the restaurant business and I'm looking forward to more content.
More coming soon... stay tuned
Man I’m hungry now. If I am ever in Detroit, I’ll definitely visit your restaurant.
Hopefully we meet soon
More of these restaurant videos. We do have not have one here in Peoria,, Il and they have all failed because the owners want to have the food prepared by everyone else, with something like that needs to be consistency..That’s what I am going to do because I know I can cook. I am asked all the time to do it or my egg rolls, and my soul food. I have been in the beauty industry along time and I am ready for change. You were such an inspiration and thank you .
I plan on opening a resturant in Gambia, Africa! Thank you for sharing!
You will do great.
Nice video! Thanks! I'm hoping to found a handful of restaurants, and it's nice to hear from such a legitimate soul! Again, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm rooting for you man. The next time I head up to Michigan I'm going to try my hardest to take a trip to your resturant.
That’d be great. Thanks
Great info! I'm looking in get into starting a catering business, doing alot of research...much success to you brother
Thank you
Hows that going ?
Thank you Anton for this posting. I'm an executive chef from Vancouver Canada and I am currently the corporate chef in charge of Cambodia for an F&B group with hotels and restaurants. However the job is not satisfying and for the first time in my life I am considering investing in myself and opening my own place back home. I'm tired of making a monthly wage and making other people a lot of money. I've been afraid to take the plunge for too many years. I am super passionate and hard working and I know I can do it well, just need to make a plan and go do it. Your personal experience has really helped give me the courage to make a plan. I think you are right about every point you made and thank you for sharing. - Andrew
I want to open my own restaraunt when I save up enough money and it honestly sounds amazing! I know it sounds like hard work but I would love every second of it, I love cooking and I have a pretty good idea of what type of restaraunt it will be!
Go for it then! Just understand its not for the weak. It will test everything you have.
No you dont
I have an idea :
it's a new type of restaurants : eating-spots,
in an eating-spot, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate,
thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are way more powerful than restaurants,
along with that, there is an app,
people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days,
menu is influenced by the live input of the customers via a mobile app
Sounds like a great ideas
@@AntonDaniels thanks,
I also made this infographic to give more details : ibb.co/TkF9nHs
So happy 4 U n ur wife which is yourself help meet...
She’s pretty awesome
Thank you for being transparent.
Thank you for the feedback
I appreciate the prediction and data video as it relates to the business
Bro! I’m from Detroit originally! I’ve been living in Florida for the past decade! My immediate family still lives in Detroit! I say that to say this! When I was a kid there was a restaurant it was called Miley & Miley shrimp shack! They had locations off the Davison Freeway close to Highland Park and on the East Side! I’ve gonna back and they’ve since closed! If you can find the previous owner and the recipe you could make a billion dollars! They use to fry the shrimp in this batter and that’s all they did! I believe the previous woman has since past! Free falling ideas!
Thanks for uploading this video Anton. Really interesting to hear about your experience.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Completely understandable I've been in the business for 20 years just working for someone dreaming of the day that I could open my own but when you do that you pretty much just bought yourself a job you're the boss but you bought a job and now with Corona it's even tougher to try to get the restaurant open going
You have to be married to your job in order for it to work
I got out of the restaurant business at the end of 2019. I have perfect timing.
Just graduated from college, put my business on hold after testing my product, to focus on my senior year. My question is how do you find funding to get a space and equipment? How do you find business partners? In case you’re wondering my business is @thefreakshowdet on IG or The FreakShow: A Vegan Burger Joint on Facebook.
Hit me up on IG
I'm also set to do it myself. No partners and no bank loans. All in. Thanks for your insights and please wish me luck
yes say more about business plz
Great Video My wife and I opened and owned our restaurant since 2014. We just started taking profits about two years ago its a hard business.
Coming back to watch this in its entirety
You'll love it.
Is there a book that teaches you how to be the general manager of a restaurant? As in what you do on a daily basis and with clear examples.
Thank you so much for this insight now I’m going to build food empire starting form my motherland before going overseas 🙏🏽🥂
This was a really helpful video! I’m planning to start a small business and would love to hear your ideas about start up costs.
I know all about start up costs... what type of business are you starting?
I am the same way. I jump in. If I decide to do it I just do it. I’m new to your channel and I’m cruising through and loving your content.
Resturant takes up a big Job, myself and my partner plan to build our own resturant in Jamaica. It takes alot of income and Project to design a resturant.☺☺
Can you let us know how you went about hiring your cooks and and waiters?
I’ll make another video about it
Great video thank you very much!
Thank you fam
Much props brother this is what I strive to do, I made so many restaurants rich from the ground up from my ideas and my menu items. Time for me now but the money is definitely a concern, think I’m going to live in my car for a while. Tell me the truth it takes at least fifty thousand doesn’t it?
I’d say yes, but it depends on a lot of other factors as well
You are going to have to sacrifice for at least two to five years what ever you invest plan to double that amount you will need emergency funds Its a hard business.
This is gold, my brother. Thank you so much
Appreciate this video. Me myself is a world traveler. I do travel vlogs. I recently opened my own chicken and waffle restaurant. It’s only been a month but I hoping to be as successful as yourself. All the goods and bads make so much since. I’m still learning but trying to master it all. Hope to see more videos about yourself. Hopefully I can share mines as well.
That’s awesome. I’ll check out your channel as well.
You are so loquacious and informative! From the professionalismAnd passion from this video alone. I know the food is smackin!!!! Shouts out to yall
Thank you so much!! However, I sold it and got out of the business. Perfect timing.
Very cool video. Thx for sharing.
Can you make a video about he process you got in place in your restaurant
Please share as much information as possible. I want to own my own black owned restaurant. I am looking to you for advice as a mentor into the business. Your sharing more information than most people that tell me go to college get a degree and don't live my dream just yet. Right now I am more focused than I have ever been in life and my heart tells me to go for it and open my own spot.
Thanks
What up Anton
What up doe
Do u remember me
What licenses and permits did you need to open your restaurant? how did you do the process?
Reach out to me on IG