Raised in the Restaurant: Anthony Trapani on the Family Restaurant Business | Season 1 Ep 9

This episode is for entrepreneurs, restaurant owners, and operators who understand that building a business is one thing, but carrying forward a legacy is something else entirely.Anthony Trapani of ZEST bar+grille joins me for a real conversation on family business, hospitality, leadership, and what it takes to grow and sustain a restaurant brand in the Lehigh Valley.In this episode, we get into:• What it was like growing up around a family business• Why Anthony chose to step into the family business instead of building something separate• The pressure and responsibility that come with legacy• How hospitality becomes community-building when done well• What actually drives restaurant revenue beyond just food and drinks• The role of events, private bookings, and experience in long-term growth• The realities of staffing, margins, and staying profitable in hospitality• How to create repeat customers instead of one-time visitors• Balancing tradition with evolution in a local restaurant brand• What Anthony hopes people will say about what he built 20 years from nowRecorded in Bethlehem, PA at Venture X.WATCH • LEARN • BUILD🎙 The Entrepreneurs Club Podcast🎥 Video Production: McKinney MediaFollow ZEST bar+grille for updates, events, and more.👉🏽 Subscribe to stay tapped in:/@mckinneymedia