Restaurant Business Tip Methods Jan 04, 2022

One of the most repeated questions in my Restaurant Transformation Intensive group coaching program from newer members is questions about restaurant tipping policies. And while this is mainly a member driven discussion, I want to share my view on restaurant tipping policies, which has changed over t...

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Restaurant Owners Who Follow this Advice Are Most Successful Dec 29, 2021

All too often restaurant owners operate their businesses on an island. While there is a whole world out there of innovation, best practices and support, restaurant owners often find themselves feeling alone, isolated and the only one who suffers from the constant challenges. That’s the life of a typ...

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How to Calculate Restaurant Labor Cost  Dec 28, 2021

Are you wondering how to calculate restaurant labor cost or whether you're doing it the right way? Restaurant labor cost is often a restaurant's biggest expense, other than an empty chair in your restaurant. Calculating your restaurant labor costs correctly is critical to you making money or losing ...

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Why Mindset Matters When You Want to Lead Your Restaurant Dec 21, 2021

If you’re looking in certain corners of the Internet these days, there is a lot of information about mindset, specifically a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset. In my world, a restaurant owner with a growth mindset is more successful, better able to lead in their restaurant. Unfortunately, a lot of ...

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Resource for Finding More Restaurant Labor Dec 15, 2021

The U.S. and most of the world are experiencing a major labor shortage, making restaurant owners operate in fear mode, constantly worrying about restaurant staffing. In this episode of Restaurant Prosperity Formula, I’m talking with Ryan James, who, along with his wife, Neely, owns Mother’s Cantina ...

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Your Restaurant Business Plan vs Your Restaurant Reality Dec 14, 2021

When it comes to the development of your restaurant business plan vs your restaurant reality today, can you think back to the passion you had when you developed that plan? Can you remember the excitement of making your dream a reality? You had a good restaurant business plan. It might have been a lo...

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Tip to Save on Food Cost with Your Food Distributor  Dec 07, 2021

Food prices have been rising at record rates since the pandemic started almost two years ago and lower prices aren't on the radar for at least for the near future. Beyond menu engineering or signing up for a prime vendor agreement, what can a restaurant owner do as a quick fix to lower food cost? In...

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How Restaurant Owners Can Support Employees to Reduce Stress in the Workplace Dec 01, 2021

The restaurant industry is known for being stressful and people who work in it tend to thrive in the fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled environment. It’s also known for being an industry where people turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as self-medication with alcohol, drugs, etc. It’s only grown wor...

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Steps to Follow for Ingredient Costing and Recipe Costing Nov 30, 2021

Do the words “recipe costing cards” give you the hives, kind of make your skin crawl with discomfort? It’s a very common response! You know you need them, but maybe you're not 100% sure what the steps are to follow for costing out ingredients and for the costing out of the recipes. In this video I t...

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How to Manage Your Restaurant Management Team to Success Nov 23, 2021

 Are you struggling to manage your management team? Do you feel like you know what to expect from them on a daily basis, but it just isn't happening? Understanding what they should be doing isn’t enough. Strong managers are essential if you’re a restaurant owner who wants a life outside the restaura...

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How Restaurant Technology Can Benefit Your Business Nov 17, 2021

Restaurant technology is a hard topic, especially when it comes to deciding how restaurant technology can benefit your business specifically. My guest today is the only person I can think of who can do it justice and make it clear. Jeremy Julian is the host and producer of The Restaurant Technology ...

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What To Require from Your Restaurant Management Team Nov 16, 2021

If I had a dollar for every restaurant owner who's asked me, “What should I have my restaurant managers do,” I would be a multi multimillionaire. If you're wondering the same thing, I’m going to answer this question for you. I can't wait to shine a spotlight on what you should be expecting from your...

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