Chris Sullivan has always been passionate about the restaurant business—starting from the time bartending and waiting tables. Chris co-founded Outback Steakhouse, which started as a one-story restaurant in Tampa, FL and has now over a thousand locations in 23 separate countries. 

In this episode, Chris shares his story and every step he took to find the success he has today. He goes further to share advice for other founders, how his vision for business shifted to focusing on angel investing, and how he became Entrepreneur of the Year. 

So get ready to learn Chris’s success story and how he sees the future of the restaurant business. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• How did Outback Steakhouse come about? How did you get started? (0:56)
• Where did the Australian theme for your restaurant come from? (5:28)
• What did you learn throughout your journey that other founders should know? (10:03)
• When did you start angel investing? (15:46)
• When looking at angel investing, how much emphasis do you put on a jockey? (24:53)
• From a technology standpoint, what do you think is the biggest impact we’re going to see in the restaurant industry in the next 5 years? (29:42)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How Chris’s vision for his business continuously developed over time. (7:36)
• What makes business a team sport. (10:14)
• How Chris was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year. (11:55)
• How delivery technology is changing the restaurant experience. (27:43)

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