Still Open: Free Biweekly Newsletter for Restaurant Owners

Every two weeks, Rod Downey shares one honest read on the numbers behind staying open. Real math, no pitch. Free. From 40 years in the restaurant business.

What the Newsletter Covers

Each issue covers one topic: a specific number, a specific decision, or a specific situation that independent restaurant owners face. The format is short -- one idea, the math behind it, and what it means for your decision. No filler, no pitch, no "10 tips" lists.

Past issues have covered: how to read a P&L when you have never had a finance background; what your rent-to-revenue ratio is actually telling you; the difference between a cash flow problem and a profit problem; and how to know if your restaurant is fixable or already too far gone.

Who Writes It

Rod Downey. 40 years in the restaurant business. Former SVP of Marketing at Metromedia Restaurant Group. Operated his own restaurant concepts. Now advises independent owners on exit decisions full time.