Post #646441 by TikiHardBop on Wed, Aug 1, 2012 10:21 AM

Generally, the places selected by these shows are complete disasters to begin with so they can get maximum effect during "the reveal". It would not really be riveting TV to end a show with: "Well, your female clientele is up 35% and I've increased your weekday lunch traffic by %15, so we're a success!" And I've never seen this guy (and most "experts") offer much beyond the "no-shit-Sherlock" level of advice. I keep thinking that most of these shows would go away if potential businesses followed these rules first:

1. Cut the 500 item food/bar menu down to one or two pages.
2. Clean everything - front and back!
3. Count the number of things on your wall. Divide that number in half. That's how many things should be on your wall.
4. A gallon of paint does wonders!
5. Your food and cocktails suck! Trust me, they suck. Find a place with a similar focus and clientele that is doing well and go there and notice what they are doing that you aren't doing and start doing that.
6. Spell my name correctly on the check for my consultant's fee!