The Demand
Tomorrow, name one structural force outside your operational control — regulatory, market, competitive — that could hurt you even if you execute everything perfectly. Operational excellence is the floor, not the ceiling and not the shield. Plan for the force, don't just plan for the food.
The Work
Name one structural force outside your operational control that could hurt you even with perfect execution:
☐ Regulatory
☐ Market
☐ Competitive
☐ Other:
Have you planned for this force specifically, or only for operational excellence?
What would "running a survivable business" look like here, beyond "running a great restaurant"?
The specific plan you will build this month to address this force before it lands on your door:
44 years. 200+ independent operators coached. 34 restaurants opened from scratch.
I work with restaurant operators who know something is wrong and are ready to find out what it actually is — and with leaders who are ready to build something that lasts.
The complete framework is in my new book: The Operator’s Playbook
Call or text: +1-817-797-2929 Email: Jeffrey@JeffreySummers.com
