Watch What Happens When Two Restaurant Owners Get Their Coach on the Hot Seat Oct 30, 2024

In this special “Flipping the Table” episode of my podcast, “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula,” Jonathan and Brianna Cowan, multi-unit restaurant operators, take control, turning the tables on me for an insightful interview. Here's a glimpse of our conversation: full of...

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Is Your Restaurant POS System Working for You or Slowing You Down Oct 29, 2024

Your restaurant point of sale (POS) system is supposed to make your life easier — but what if it’s doing the opposite? Let’s explore whether your restaurant POS system is working for you or slowing you down. If it’s falling short, it may be time to upgrade.

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The Key Ingredient to Running a Successful Restaurant Is Clear CommunicationĀ  Oct 22, 2024

Imagine running your kitchen like a well-oiled machine—every order is perfect, every customer leaves happy, and stress levels stay low. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it all starts with one key ingredient: communication. Whether it's in the kitchen, on the floor, or at the bar, good...

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Invest in Your Restaurant Team So They Invest in You Oct 16, 2024

 Building a strong restaurant team isn’t about luck — it’s about being intentional, setting the right tone and leading by example. Hire the right people, train them well, hold them accountable, and recognize their efforts. When you invest in your team, they’ll invest...

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How Proper Inventory Management Can Save Your Restaurant Thousands Oct 15, 2024

What if I told you that you could be throwing away thousands of dollars every month? And no, it's not because of a slow night or a bad review—it's something much more avoidable: food waste. With proper inventory management, you can waste less food and save your restaurant thousands.

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How to Develop a Growth Mindset and Use It to Grow Your Restaurant Oct 08, 2024

Are you ready to take your restaurant to the next level? It all starts with changing how you think. I’ve seen firsthand how a simple change in mindset can make a huge impact on restaurant success. Today, we’ll dive into what it means to embrace a growth mindset, why it’s crucial...

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Get Pumped Up with David Scott Peters and Restaurant Marketer Matt Plapp Oct 02, 2024

As a restaurant owner, you won’t want to leave your restaurant’s future to chance, but it can be overwhelming to set goals and develop the plans you need to achieve them. One proven way to get clear on your goals is to put them in writing. and share them with your team. This kind of...

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How to Stop Losing Money at Your Restaurant's Back Door Oct 01, 2024

Running a restaurant is no easy feat, and one area where many restaurant owners unknowingly lose money is through improper food order receiving procedures. But don’t worry — today, I’m going to share some essential tips on how to train your team to do it right, so you can get...

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9 Steps to Follow to Promote a Team Member to Supervisor Sep 24, 2024

Do you have an outstanding team member who could make a great supervisor? If so, you’re probably wondering how to approach this important conversation and set them up for success. Promoting from within is one of the best ways to build a strong team and maintain a great company culture. I...

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FREE AT LAST! How One Restaurant Owner Broke Free from Frustration Sep 18, 2024

Running a restaurant is no easy task. For Daniel Herrero, taking over his family's 48-year-old restaurant business in Panama meant inheriting four restaurants, a bakery, and a commissary — and all the chaos that came with them. It’s a familiar story for many restaurant owners,...

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Tell Everyone Why You Started a Restaurant Sep 17, 2024

 Want to know the secret to achieving the success you’ve always dreamed of for your restaurant? It all starts with sharing your "why" with your team, customers, and vendors.

Communicating your "why" is so important. Let me explain how you can do it effectively with your team, customers...

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The Essential System for Restaurant Owners Who Need to Focus Sep 10, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed trying to manage daily operations while also tackling important projects? Balancing the demands of day-to-day operations with long-term, important projects is a challenge every restaurant owner faces. But with the right approach, you can handle both efficiently, ensuring that...

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