Leasing an old restaurant space? Thinking of a revamp? Before you sign anything or swing a hammer, listen in.

Diane Armitage and Bruce Russo expose the biggest profit-draining mistakes in restaurant maintenance, compliance, and build-outs — plus how to dodge them before they drain your bank account.

(0:00) Why restaurant maintenance is secretly draining your profits

(1:46) Contractor horror stories: When renovations turn into nightmares

(8:50) The real cost of kitchen breakdowns (and how to avoid them)

(13:27) The dark side of second-gen spaces — pests, plumbing & hidden costs

(20:11) How skipping inspections now leads to financial disaster later

(27:35) Fire suppression systems: What inspectors really look for

(33:17) Floor rot: The silent killer of restaurant spaces

(41:07) Safety codes that could shut you down if ignored

(47:32) Final words: How to protect your restaurant from surprise expenses