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According to one expert, a majority of restaurants fail in their first year. So why do so many people dream of opening a restaurant when the odds are stacked against them?

Why do so many people decide to open a restaurant?

Mary-Ann Ochota speaks to the people who have been through the joys and stresses of serving fine food around the globe, those who are just embarking on the journey, and those who are exploring new and modern ways to serve food.

However, according to Restaurant Consultant Linda Lipsky, a majority of restaurants fail in their first year. So why do so many people still dream of opening a restaurant when the odds are stacked against them? Can the reality ever match the fantasy? And why are so many people willing to risk it all to chase their dream?

Presenter Mary-Ann Ochota
Producers: Priscilla Ng’ethe & Chloe Hadjimatheou

(Image: Restaurant Interior: Credit: Shutterstock)

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