Bad reviews happen. Every restaurant gets them.

What separates owners who lose customers over it from those who turn it into a win is their response.

Be kind. Be apologetic. Leave your phone number.

When you do that, two things happen. The person who left the review feels guilty, and every potential customer reading that thread sees exactly who you are as an owner. They stop thinking about the complaint and start thinking, “This owner actually cares.”

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