936: Brad Parker Founder and CEO of Parker Hospitality

<p>Brad Parker is the Founder and CEO of <a href= "https://www.parkerhospitality.com/">Parker Hospitality</a> in Chicago, IL. Brad worked at Starbucks as a teenager and needed up getting into real estate after college. He started his entrepreneur journey by starting a luxury car rental service in Chicago. He eventually, along with his business partner, decided to open a bar. American Junkie opened in 2013 and Brad and his partner sold the business in 2015. That same year, Brad opened <a href= "https://www.thehamptonsocial.com/">The Hampton Social</a> as a sole proprietor. The Hampton Social intentionally targets women 25-40 because Brad's sister claimed American Junkie was too male-oriented. Brad also puts an emphasis on making his restaurant spaces Instagram-friendly, so that guests naturally and enthusiastically do his marketing for him. The Hampton Social currently has 8 locations with more on the way in cities such as Miami and Nashville.</p> <h2>Show notes…</h2> <h3>Calls to ACTION!!!</h3> <ul> <li>Join <a href= "https://www.restaurantunstoppablenetwork.com/plans/47357?bundle_token=17a3bdca1ccbc19303dff68d05df5ab2&utm_source=manual">Restaurant Unstoppable Network</a> and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans.</li> <li>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSERtxnAE3V7T9PQ19w_Og">Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel</a></li> <li>Join the private <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/493649961457862/">Unstoppable Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)</li> </ul> <h3>Favor success quote/mantra:</h3> <ul> <li>"Anything is possible, but you need to put one foot in front of the other."</li> </ul> <p><strong>In this episode with Brad Parker we will discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Opening a bar with a partner</li> <li>Operating a bar</li> <li>Systems, systems, systems</li> <li>Food costing</li> <li>Importance of checklists</li> <li>Public perception</li> <li>Raising capital</li> <li>Growing to