I seldom meet a working owner or salaried manager in a restaurant that isn't working less than 70-80 hours a week. When I ask them when was the last time they took a vacation, I get a similar reply: "Vacation? You've got to be kidding."

While commitment to excellence in all areas of operations is vital, a question remains: Are you running your restaurant or is it running you? There are several steps an operator can take to have a life beyond their restaurant:

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