If you’ve ever eaten at Kush, Locale, or anywhere inside the Kush Hospitality universe — you’ve felt Matt Kusher’s impact on Miami’s food scene.

In this episode of Just the Tip, Felix Bendersky of F+B Hospitality Brokerage sits down with third-generation restaurateur Matt Kusher to break down what it really takes to survive — and win — in today’s Miami restaurant market.

From growing up inside his father’s Dunkin’ Donuts to revitalizing neighborhoods like Wynwood and Coconut Grove, Matt shares how his family legacy shaped his entrepreneurial mindset… and why he’s now betting big on owning the real estate beneath his restaurants.

Because in Miami today, the rent might be your biggest competitor.

This conversation dives into the realities operators face right now — rising costs, national groups entering the market, sustainability challenges, and why supporting local concepts matters more than ever.

Matt’s journey from Dunkin’ Donuts kid to Miami restaurant powerhouse
Building iconic local brands like Kush and Locale
How restaurants helped reshape Wynwood & Coconut Grove
Why skyrocketing rents are changing hospitality forever
The strategic shift toward restaurant real estate ownership
Competing against large national hospitality groups
Sustainability challenges in Miami’s infrastructure
Teaching the next generation at Florida International University (FIU)

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