Overview

• Since spring 2022, Maik Bischoff’s Sarasota schnitzel restaurant and food truck have struggled to turn a profit despite his 14-hour workdays
• His daughters, Xenia and Leah, returned to Germany and now see their father only once a year, lamenting missed milestones and emotional strain
• Son Alexander moved to Florida to manage the business but grew uneasy in a caretaker role as customer traffic remained low
• Instagram followers voiced empathy for the family’s sacrifices, highlighting the hidden personal costs of chasing entrepreneurial dreams abroad
• In response to mounting family worry and public support, Maik plans to close the Sarasota operation and open a new restaurant in St. Petersburg with his son