Hollywood stars – and even local celebrities – often expect special treatment, but business owners have to weigh the pros and cons of whether catering to their needs is worth it. While Yianni has been known to tell a famous actress or two to kick rocks, other venues, like American Dream in East Rutherford, are willing to forego profits to make the Kardashians and Cardi B comfortable. What does the Restaurant Punk crew think about favoritism? Join Yianni, Noelle, and Liz to hear what they think about questions, including:

• Which three famous people would you close your restaurant for?
• What is the impact of Taylor Swift visiting your business?
• Would you allow Dave Chapelle (or another celebrity) to smoke weed in your business?
• Would you shut down your restaurant for a national television show filming?
• Who would you bring back from the dead to have dinner with?

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From the outside looking in, most people think that restaurant owners are rolling in cash, but what is the reality? Speaking from their own experiences over the past four decades, Yianni, Nick, and Nick are answering questions, including:

• How much money can you make as a restaurant owner?
• Are breakfast and liquor licenses equally profitable?
• What variable costs have the biggest impact on your bottom line?
• Should you pay yourself a paycheck as a business owner?
• How should you prioritize food cost, labor cost, and overhead?

For international travelers and foodies, one of the best parts about visiting a new country is trying their signature dishes. We fly to Italy for pizza and pasta, explore Greece to enjoy gyros and spanakopita, and South America to discover a range of spices. But, what culinary specialties are travelers looking forward to when coming to the good old US of A? Yianni, Nikos, and Peter are answering questions, including:

• What makes a true Philly Cheesesteak?
• What foods are considered “American” internationally?
• Is pizza or pasta more Italian?
• FMK: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Steak