So You Wanna Open a Restaurant in SLC?

It seems like every day in Salt Lake, one restaurant opens and another closes — or transforms from a dive bar into a cocktail lounge overnight (looking at you, Junior’s). So, what does it take to survive in Salt Lake’s food scene? Maxwell Christen, owner of Big Mouth Marketing, joins host Ali Vallarta to explore how important identity and adaptability are in a restaurant’s longevity.

Resources and references:

• Go Eat At These Restaurants Now [City Cast Salt Lake]
• Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars [City Cast Salt Lake]

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