The Mad Entrepreneur: Making a Difference in the World, In Business and in Life

by Philip Romano

Overview

The creative genius behind more than 25 restaurant concepts like Romano's Macaroni Grill and Fuddruckers is MAD. Philip J. Romano has acquired a wealth of knowledge over his 50 years in the restaurant business and with his latest book is ready to share his secrets to success and insight into why he's MAD, Making a Difference in the World, in Business and in Life. Mr. Romano holds the record for being the only person to create six national (and successful) restaurant concepts: Fuddruckers, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Spageddies, Cozymel's, Rudy's Country Store and BBQ and eatZi's Market & Bakery. In addition to being an entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist and nationally-renowned restaurateur, Mr. Romano is an accomplished investor. He was an original partner in a company that held the licensing rights to the Palmaz-Schatz Stent, the first coronary stent to be approved by the FDA in 1994. It is one of the most successful medical devices of its time and considered one of the top 10 patents to have changed the world. Mr. Romano is also a general partner in three medical funds that invest in medical start-ups. This book captures Mr. Romano's entrepreneurial spirit and should be read by all those interested in starting a business, taking a risk, capitalizing on an opportunity or realizing a dream.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543960693
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	04/19/2019
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Philip J. Romano is the creative genius behind more than 25 highly successful restaurant concepts such as Romano's Macaroni Grill and Fuddruckers. An investor, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist and nationally-renowned restaurateur, Romano has acquired a wealth of knowledge over this 50 years in the restaurant business. In his latest book, the New York native who now calls Dallas home is ready to share his secrets to success and insight into why he's MAD, Making a Difference in the World, in Business and in Life.

Table of Contents

Prologue: Setting the Table xi

Chapter 1 Why I Dont Wear Socks and Other Pressing Questions 1

Chapter 2 Phil-Osophies: Inside the Romano Brain 23

Chapter 3 Romano Concepts (1965-1979): From the Gladiator to Barclay's 35

Chapter 4 Romano Concepts (1979-1995): From Fuddruckers to Rosalie's Cucina 77

Chapter 5 Romano Concepts (1996-2018): From Eatzi's to Saint Rocco's New York Italian 127

Chapter 6 Hunger Busters: Giving Underprivileged Kids a Crucial Third Meal 171

Chapter 7 Applause from the Gallery 183

Chapter 8 An Rx for the World's Ills: The Art of Medical Investing 193

Chapter 9 Phil's Organizational Chart for a Successful Life 215

Chapter 10 A Bridge to Somewhere 231

Chapter 11 Trinity Groves Goes Live 251

Chapter 12 The Network Bar 267

Epilogue: The End (for Now) 275