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90 Years Old And Opened Two New Restaurants This Year

July 19, 2024 · 26 min

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A 90-year-old restaurateur raised $1.7 million in 60 seconds and just opened two new restaurants.

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In this episode

  • What the Newport Beach restaurant scene looked like nearly a century ago
  • How one man saved his restaurant with a single room full of loyal regulars
  • Why investing in your neighborhood spot matters more than you think
  • Lessons from a family that has run restaurants for over 100 years

About this episode

In this episode of Locales Only, we’re taking a drive down history lane with the owner and founder of one the oldest restaurants in Newport Beach, Ron Salisbury. Ron and his family have owned The Cannery and several other restaurants for over 100 years! Today, we are going to hear about what the restaurant scene looked like almost a century ago, how Ron once got 1.7 million dollars in the span of 60 seconds to keep his restaurant alive, and what we can all learn about investing in your neighborhood spot. So buckle up and enjoy the conversation on Locales Only.

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