What It Takes to Become the Leader Your Restaurant Desperately Needs Jul 23, 2024

Owning a restaurant is more than just a title; it’s a commitment to lead. How should you take on this commitment? From setting a clear vision and understanding your operations to building a strong team and mastering financial management, I’m talking about what it takes to become the leader your rest...

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Invest in Employee Training to Control Restaurant Labor Cost Jul 16, 2024

Are your labor costs spiraling out of control and eating into your profits? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to keep these expenses in check? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help. Welcome to the seventh and final tip in this special seven-part series, where I tackle labor cost challenges head-on and...

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Not Using Restaurant Systems? Don’t Miss this Episode! Jul 10, 2024

Today's special recap episode of my restaurant podcast, The Restaurant Prosperity Formula, is focused on systems and why they’re so important in restaurant management. You’ll learn what I mean by systems, why they are crucial and how you can use them specifically in the kitchen to safeguard your res...

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How to Run a Restaurant without Routine Overtime Jul 09, 2024

Are your labor costs spiraling out of control and eating into your profits? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to keep these expenses in check? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. Welcome to the sixth video in our special seven-part series, where we tackle labor cost challenges head-on and give you ...

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Tell Your Managers Not to Blindly Duplicate the Restaurant Schedule Jul 02, 2024

 Are your labor costs spiraling out of control and eating into your profits? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to keep these expenses in check? Let’s dive into today’s tip and take the fifth step toward controlling your labor costs and learn how to proactively control labor costs with effective schedul...

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A Collection of the Best Tips for Cutting Restaurant Food Cost Jun 26, 2024

 For this special episode, I’m sharing some of the best tips from previous episodes, focusing on key areas such as food cost systems, leadership, and labor cost. Today’s episode is dedicated to food cost. We’ll explore how high food costs are often self-inflicted, provide a quick walkthrough on calc...

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How Your Restaurant POS System Helps You Cut Labor Part 4 Jun 25, 2024

Picture this: it’s a busy Friday night, getting late in the day, around 8 or 9 p.m. You close at 11 or 12, and you see a sea of people in your restaurant. You think you need all your staff, but your eyes might be deceiving you. Step four in this series about cutting labor cost is all about auditing ...

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Looking at Your Restaurant Payroll Too Late Is Costing You - Part 3 Jun 18, 2024

Is your restaurant struggling with rising labor costs that are eating into your profits? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to manage these expenses? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. Welcome to the third part in my special seven-part series about lowering labor costs head-on so you have the tools...

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The Key to Running a Great Restaurant Is Your Attitude Ep 100 Jun 12, 2024

 Achieving prosperity in the restaurant business means gaining financial freedom and the freedom to enjoy your life beyond the restaurant. It’s not just a dream; it’s a reality you can attain by following a specific formula. In this episode of my restaurant podcast, The Restaurant Prosperity Formula...

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Don’t Let Restaurant Staff Ride the Clock After Their Shift Ends Jun 11, 2024

Are your labor costs spiraling out of control and eating into your profits? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to keep these expenses in check? Do you have team members sticking around long after they should have clocked out, essentially riding the clock? This is a common issue, but there are steps you ...

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Are Early Clock-ins Costing You Restaurant Labor Dollars? Jun 04, 2024

Are your labor costs spiraling out of control and eating into your profits? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to keep these expenses in check? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. Welcome to the first step in our special seven-part series where I teach labor cost pain head-on and give you the tools ...

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Rely on Your Team to Identify a Toxic Restaurant Manager May 29, 2024

You might have heard the saying, "People don't quit jobs; they quit managers." This is particularly true in our fast-paced, high-stress industry. A toxic manager can create a negative atmosphere and fail to lead by example, significantly affecting morale and productivity.

In this episode of my rest...

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