FULL COMP · 2026-06-12 · 34 min
What if the smartest restaurant you could open wasn’t the biggest, busiest, or most celebrated, but the one you could control? Kim Alter didn’t build Nightbird to chase stars. She built it to survive - and more importantly, to profit. In an industry obsessed with growth and recognition, she chose discipline: tight costs, small footprint, and total operational control. In this conversation, we unpack how Kim turned a 20-seat restaurant into a high-margin business, why she was willing to run unsustainably in the short term to build long-term stability, and how consulting sharpened both her standards and her boundaries. This is for operators ready to stop chasing validation and start building something that lasts. To learn more about Nightbird, visit nightbirdrestaurant.com . _________________________________________________________ Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass - This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com
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