The document discusses how most restaurants fail within 10 years, with a 70% failure rate, despite following the general formula of having a good location, concept, and service. It argues that restaurants are missing an important element of establishing an "ethos", which is defining the purpose, cause, beliefs, and reasons why customers should care about the business. By aligning the food, cocktails, and staff around a clear ethos, restaurants can improve their chances of long-term success beyond just the basic factors in their formula.