2026.03.01
Why People Still Choose to Open Restaurants in America
After all the risks and challenges — why do people still try? What the American Dream looks like today.
Mindset
2026.02.15
The Japantown Trap — Why Success in Japanese Neighborhoods Doesn't Scale
Packed with Asian customers but empty everywhere else. The problem isn't your food — it's your front door.
Market Strategy
2026.01.15
Choosing Partners in America — Don't Confuse "Nice" with "Right"
How to evaluate lawyers, accountants, and local partners without falling into the language comfort trap.
Partners
2025.12.15
Costs and Lawsuits — The Landmines of U.S. Restaurant Ownership
Manager theft, ADA lawsuits, surprise bills. The hidden costs that nobody warns you about.
Costs & Risk
2025.12.01
First Location Is Art, Third Is Business — What It Takes to Scale
Why the artisan model stalls and how to design for growth from day one.
Business Model
2025.11.15
5 Tips to Make Your LA Study Tour Count
Turn your restaurant tour from sightseeing into real decision-making material.
Study Tour
2025.11.01
U.S. Restaurant Staffing — Why "Watch and Learn" Doesn't Work
Can't hire, can't retain, can't train. Building systems that protect your business.
Staffing
2025.10.15
California vs Texas vs New York — How to Choose Your First State
It's not which state is best — it's which state fits your business model.
State Selection
2025.10.01
Why Fast-Casual Is the Next Battlefield for Japanese Food
Chipotle and CAVA proved the formula. The next opportunity is Japanese food.
Trends
2025.09.15
7 Realities to Know Before Opening a Restaurant in America
From 10+ years in LA: the hard truths about costs, staffing, and competition nobody tells you upfront.
U.S. Expansion