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So You Want to Run a Restaurant?Author: Back of House
So You Want to Run a Restaurant is a podcast from Back of House that goes behind the scenes with restaurant owners and operators across the country to talk candidly about the realities of the restaurant business. Each episode dives into the unfiltered realities of running a restaurant - the wins, the challenges, the late nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you work in hospitality or are simply restaurant-curious, youll hear real stories and candid insights from the people who live the business every day. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship, Food Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Gustavo Fuentes: So You Want to Build a 5-Star Rated Restaurant With 1.1K Google Reviews?
Monday, 8 December, 2025
In this on-location episode of So You Want to Run a Restaurant, Claudia and Spencer sit down at the Gordon Food Service Food Show in Grand Rapids, MI with Gustavo Fuentes, owner of Dorados, and co-owner of multiple West Michigan restaurants.Gustavo shares his incredible journey, from growing up in Guanajuato, Mexico, to washing dishes at 15, to building one of the highest-rated and reviewed Mexican restaurants in the region. You’ll hear how Gustavo turned community love into real momentum, why his restaurants maintain thousands of reviews with near-perfect ratings, and how he approached opening a brand-new concept, Delicias, blending Mexican, Italian, and American flavors with help from the culinary team at GFS.Whether you’re a restaurant operator, a food entrepreneur, or just someone who loves a great origin story, Gustavo’s blend of humility, grit, and innovation is guaranteed to inspire.Highlights: 🍽️Growing up in Mexico and learning to cook from family 🍽️ Climbing from dishwasher to owner/operator 🍽️ The story behind the Dorados name 🍽️ Expanding to new concepts without cannibalizing the brand 🍽️ Partnering with GFS chefs to build a fusion menu 🍽️ Why consistency, authenticity, and community loyalty drive real success🔗 Learn MoreBack of House: www.backofhouse.io🎧 Listen to more episodes of So You Want to Run a Restaurant, powered by Back ofHouse.io, a Gordon Food Service brand, wherever you get your podcasts.Follow @wearebackofhouse for more insights and stories from restaurant founders, owners, and operators.🔗 Sponsored by LocalizerManage reviews, boost visibility, and get more guests in the door.Listeners get 25% off the first 3 months: localyser.com/podcast⭐ Follow UsPodcast: https://linktr.ee/soyouwanttorunarestaurantClaudia: https://www.instagram.com/claudia.saric/Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantspenny/🍸 Explore Dorados Website: https://doradosmexicangrill.com/
