7 Things B&B Owners Will Never Agree On

Running a bed and breakfast means making hundreds of tiny decisions — and discovering that not all B&B owners agree on how to do things.

In this episode, Karen Thorne of Bed and Breakfast Academy takes a light-hearted look at seven topics that divide even the most experienced B&B owners. From toast tactics to baked beans, it’s a reminder that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to running a successful B&B.

Karen shares personal stories from her 17 years of running a Five Star Gold B&B, and how she learned to trust her guests — and herself — rather than follow every rule in the book.

In this episode, we discuss:

Whether guests should make their own toast or be served

The pros and cons of communal breakfast tables

The great ketchup debate — bottle or ramekin?

Why background music at breakfast divides opinion

Baked beans: a must-have or an unnecessary mess?

Cake in the guest room — thoughtful extra or extra hassle?

Why Karen chose to leave the star rating scheme and never looked back

Whether you’re just starting a bed and breakfast or have been running one for years, this episode will make you smile — and maybe rethink some of your own breakfast decisions.

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