# Darren Templeman (Izy Aki, Sydney) - How to Build a Successful Small Restaurant

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Podcast: [Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deep-in-the-weeds-a-food-podcast-with-anthony-huckstep-1043350)
Published: 2026-09-08T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

It often feels like surviving in modern hospitality requires a massive venue with high cover turnover or the backing of a larger restaurant group. However, a growing number of small, independent restaurants are bucking that trend. Today owner-operator Darren Templeman (Izy Aki, Sydney) shares practical wisdom on how to build an intimate, sustainable restaurant model—one that lets you flex your culinary creativity while consistently drawing crowds and maintaining long-term profitability. https://izyaki.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram      ⁠https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en⁠ Follow Huck ⁠https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/⁠ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/⁠ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS ⁠https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork⁠ Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

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