Picture of Success: One cornerstone of Dussin's business philosophy is the belief that a memorable dining experience doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Indeed, a key part of The Old Spaghetti Factory's success is its ability to deliver a complete dinner (salad, bread, spaghetti entree, beverage and dessert) for a very reasonable price.  Nearly everything in the meal is made on-premise, from scratch using fresh ingredients. For the price, the food quality is uncompromising. By keeping the focus on the complete dinner, The Old Spaghetti Factory has simplified the concept of dining value.

A Value-Driven Formula: Hard work and a great food value aside, there are a few other contributing factors. One is real estate. Dussin pioneered the concept of developing restaurant properties in places others considered unworkable. These diamond-in-the-rough locations often are unique and distinctive—even historic—buildings in older warehouse districts where rents are low. As the restaurant's popularity grows, the area begins to improve. Other stores and businesses move in, bringing more people to the area. The Old Spaghetti Factory's traffic goes up, but the rents stay low.

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