Restaurant Lessons: Mark McDonnell on 27+ Years Building His Business (Ep 35)

Jaime speaks with long-time RunningRestaurants.com member and restaurateur Mark McDonnell of LaSalle Grill in South Bend, IN about the success factors in his business.

A Four Diamond Award winner 22 years in a row, we talk about what it takes to keep pushing the business forward after all these years.

We touch on...

• How Mark got started in the business and how LaSalle came to be
• Today vs. yesteryears and how things keep changing...
• The appeal of local products on the menu
• The power of a restaurant being effectively involved in the community
• How commitments and standards can get everyone on the same page
• How to stay dedicated to your pre-shift as an important knowledge & sales builder
• Why linking out to TripAdvisor & Yelp can be good for business
• Why & how a catering division can fatten the bottom line and take the pressure off
• and a whole lot more...

LaSalle Grill Links: Website, Facebook, Twitter