Restaurants live and die by the margins. This week’s episode is all about knowing your P&L and and what your margins should be to achieve profitability. Information we could have used during our foray into opening a restaurant. Nate Adler, Owner of Gertie, is here to help us know the numbers and where to dial in to maximize the business.

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