Charles Bililies is the Founder & CEO of Souvla, a group of fast-fine Greek restaurants with six locations throughout San Francisco. Charles has built Souvla from a passion project into a brand with a cult-like following, having been named a “Top 100 Restaurant” by the San Francisco Chronicle, and a recipient of the StarChefs award for “Best Concept”, as well as being featured in national media outlets such as The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Bloomberg.
If you’re looking to start a restaurant in 2023 it’s hard to find advice from someone with more relevant experience and credibility than Charles.
We cover topics such as the inspiration behind Souvla’s innovative “fast-fine” business model, the very first step Charles took to make his concept a reality, how Souvla structured it’s first financial investment, the story of how Charles met his co-founder Tony, a detailed breakdown of how Souvla staffs its restaurants and management team, and much more.
Please enjoy my conversation with Charles Bililies!
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