Join restaurant real estate expert Felix Bendersky, owner of F+B Hospitality Brokerage, for a brutally honest look at why so many Miami restaurants are struggling to survive. From shocking closure rates and seasonal challenges to the notorious "grease trap problem" , Felix reveals the hidden obstacles in Miami's competitive food scene.
Get insider insights on ideal locations, realistic revenue expectations, and practical advice for aspiring restaurateurs. Learn which neighborhoods are thriving, why South Miami is problematic, and the surprising truth about food trucks. Whether you're in the industry or just curious about the restaurants you love, this conversation exposes the challenging realities behind Miami's dynamic culinary landscape.
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0:00 Intro
1:51 About Felix
2:49 Getting into the Industry
7:20 How Many Restaurants Close in Miami?
9:29 Terrible Miami Summer Season
10:46 Tariffs
12:49 Most Important Skills for a Successful Restaurant
13:39 Miami Areas and Restaurant Rents
16:25 Franchising
18:11 Fort Lauderdale Status
19:05 Grease Traps Problem
24:28 Best Areas to Open a Restaurant
26:10 South Miami and Sunset Place Problems
29:57 Advice for Opening a Restaurant
31:39 Average Revenue for Miami Restaurants
33:31 Struggle of Food Trucks
34:59 Top 3 Restaurants
38:57 Advice for Younger Self
39:59 Miami is the Best City
