Kitchen Nightmare has got to be one of the best shows on television right now. Each episode tackles a failing restaurant to try and help save it. Most of these restaurants are heavily in debt. There have been several that have been $500,000 or more in debt. It’s insane. Gordon Ramsey, a decorated chef, brings his British flare to the table. He acts as a consultant on the show and exposes why restaurants tank and what can be done to help save a sinking ship. In one of the older Kitchen Nightmare episodes on Clubway 41 aka Jacksons, Gordon Ramsey outlines some simple rules one should follow when running a restaurant.

1. Don’t assume that by winning an award that people will know who you are and where you are
2. Never appoint yourself head chef if you can’t cook
3. If you lose all powers of communication under pressure you shouldn’t even be in the kitchen
4. If your chefs can’t distinguish between heavenly and hellish flavors your customers won’t be coming back for more
5. Don’t give an establishment a name that makes it sound like a strip joint
6. Second floor establishments are extremely difficult to fill
7. Don’t attempt to cook elaborate food if you can’t master the very basics
8. Don’t assume you can run a restaurant just because you’ve worked in one
9. You’re only as good as your last service
10. Don’t sink your life-savings into a restaurant if you’re in any doubt

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