Building a Multi-Unit Sandwich Bar in NC with Steve Wuench, Owner of Eastcut Sandwich Bar

In 2017, Steve and Brad saw an opening. Despite having tons of transplants from up north, the Raleigh-Durham area had a shortage of good sandwich spots. After scouring locations, they ultimately acquired an existing business, turning it into Eastcut's first location. Since then, they've weathered a pandemic, expanded to a second location, and are working on launching a third. In this interview, we cover:* His transition from consulting to restaurant ownership* Using a business acquisition to kickstart their launch* Designing a menu that balances uniqueness and efficiency* Prime costs and streamlining suppliers* Scaling to from your one to two unitsWhere to find Steve & Eastcut Sandwich Bar:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-wuench-5a56b919/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastcutsandwich/* Website: https://eastcutsandwich.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smb15.substack.com