There are 10 Gnomes in Run a Restaurant, spread throughout the island: a few near the Shop, multiple around the fountain area, and the remaining few behind the Update board. Also, there is no requirement to collect the Gnomes.
If you are a beginner running a restaurant, the best way to improve certain stats like Cash Earnings or Cook Speed is to find the various Gnomes located all around the island. So, if you have found a few of them and are looking for the rest, here is a detailed guide listing all the Gnome locations.
Where are the various Gnomes located in Run a Restaurant?
Below, you can find all the Gnomes located in Run a Restaurant and the quickest way to reach each one of them.
Gnome Location 1

You can find the first Gnome next to the Taco Tuesday NPC at the center of the map, next to some grass. This is next to the Customers Board.
Gnome Location 2

If you look towards the left of the Customers leaderboard, you can find a single cone-shaped tree with a blue Gnome underneath it.
Gnome Location 3

Right opposite the Gnome Location 2, you can find a small bench on the other side of the fountain. Check underneath the left side leg of the bench to find a red Gnome.
Gnome Location 4

Walk straight from the fountain at the center of the map towards the other side of the island to find the Update board with a blue Gnome slightly behind it.
Gnome Location 5

From the location of Gnome 4, you can find a small block of stone and a tree. Look behind these stone blocks near the water to find a red Gnome stuck inside the block.
Gnome Location 6

From the Cash Leaderboard, walk straight towards the ocean, crossing a player's restaurant to find a maroon Gnome near the edge of three terrain blocks.
Gnome Location 7

On the left side of the main Shop, you can find a red Gnome behind a grey stone on the grass terrain.
Gnome Location 8

Go behind the Shop to reach the Garden area. Go towards the left side to find another high terrain with a Gnome on a small ledge. Walk as close to the terrain as possible to collect it.
Gnome Location 9

While you are behind the Shop Garden area, walk towards the sea to find a green Gnome floating in the ocean. Go as much as you can near the beach to collect it.
Gnome Location 10

The final Gnome is located inside the Shop itself. After entering the Shop, walk straight towards the plants and garden section. Here, you can find the Gnome at the entrance in the right corner.
What is the use of collecting Gnomes in Run a Restaurant?
The Gnomes are like Relics in Run a Restaurant that improve major stats like Cooking Speed, Money Earned, and other vital things permanently. So, as a beginner, collecting them will help you improve your profile and move up quickly. Also, they are pretty easy to collect and have no requirements.
How does the Gnome Statue look in Run a Restaurant?
The Gnome Statue is very small, about 1/4 the size of a Roblox avatar. You can find it in various colors all over the island, like Blue, Red, Green, & Marroon.
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