Episode

He Closed His Restaurant After 10 Years: How to Know It’s Time with Peter Gunn

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Make Restaurants Profitable
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Apr 2, 2026
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Summary

After 10 years running one of Melbourne’s most respected restaurants, Peter Gunn made a decision most owners struggle to make: He closed it. Not because the restaurant failed. Not because the food wasn’t good enough. Not because the guests stopped coming. But because deep down... he knew it was time. In this episode, Peter shares the full story behind Ides — from starting as a monthly popup, to building a decade-long restaurant brand, to the moment he realised the business he built was no ...