The waiting game: What goes into opening a restaurant
Kinfolk owner Cole Jeanes surveys the construction of his restaurant Aug. 29, 2024, as renovations continue after a building water leak July 27, 2024. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
When Central BBQ closed its initial location for remodeling, it was supposed to reopen within a couple months.
Instead, it took more than two years.
Opening a restaurant is a challenging task even for experienced restaurateurs. Perfecting recipes, hiring and training staff and fine-tuning the concept are key ingredients that go into a new location, but there is often another big hurdle: construction.
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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