Chefs, What Would It Take to Sell Yourselves to a Major Corporation?
Chef Kurt Jacobsen,![]()
Hidden Meadow Ranch, Greer
I would have to really like the major corporation. Money and peace of mind do not always go hand in hand.
Jeff Kraus![]()
Chef and Owner, Crepé Bar
A heavy-duty contract stating that I can run things my way but with a major corporation's residuals.
Deborah Schneider![]()
Chef and Partner, SOL Mexican Cocina
Complete control and tons -- absolutely tons -- of money.
A financial obligation on their behalf for a garden to produce real food, period. I don't want a manipulated compensation package, I want people to eat real food. Give me a plot to richly thicken with vegetables, herbs, and greens and we will go to town.
Michael Brown![]()
Chef and Owner, Jamburritos Cajun Express
If given the opportunity to realize 1,000 units nationwide and accelerate the growth of Jamburritos Cajun Grille by teaming up with a larger corporation, I would want to be certain that our company values matched and that key role players including myself, my CMO, my CFO, and key managers were given key positions. I would also ask for a fair market price for the business and retain at least 51 percent of the corporation.
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