How to Perfect Restaurant 101 with Systems Ep 92 Feb 21, 2024

A successful restaurant is one that delivers on the promise to it guests. That's hot food hot, cold food cold, a clean safe work environment for your guests and employees, WOW customer service and providing an incredible product. That's what restaurant owners are put on this earth to do, right?...

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Expert Tips to Maximize Your Restaurant POS System Feb 07, 2024

I tell restaurant owners all the time that their POS system is the most important piece of equipment they will ever purchase for their restaurant. The POS system is much more than a glorified cash register; it’s data central. It holds the key data you can use to change your business,...

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For the Restaurant Owners Who Don’t Feel Worthy Enough Feb 06, 2024

Have you ever found yourself questioning your worth as a restaurant owner? Do thoughts of not being good enough or smart enough to run your establishment haunt you? If so, you're not alone. For the restaurant owners who don’t feel worthy enough, let's explore the downside of imposter...

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A Tale of 2 Restaurants and the Gum Under Their Tables Jan 30, 2024

There is a sticky situation in the restaurant world – gum under the tables. But it's more than just a messy problem; it’s a great way to examine the importance of using systems in a restaurant and why they’re so important. Let’s talk about the tale of two restaurants and...

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The Digital Shift to Modernize Your Restaurant's Daily Systems Dec 12, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, one thing remains constant: the need for adaptability. While the fundamentals of running a restaurant haven't changed since their inception, there's a transformative force that has become indispensable for every successful establishment...

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The 2024 Guide to Running a Successful Restaurant: Back to Basics Dec 05, 2023

 Running a successful restaurant depends on doing the basics right. I call it Restaurant 101. Let's take a step back to the basics with your 2024 guide to running a successful restaurant.

Restaurant success starts with restaurant 101

To kick things off, let's revisit Restaurant 101 –...

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What a Restaurant Coach Can Do for You Nov 14, 2023

Are you a restaurant owner wondering if a restaurant coach is the missing link to take your business to the next level? Let’s dive into the world of restaurant coaching and help you understand why it might be the game-changer your business needs.

How coaches have impacted my life

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The Power of Data: How Metrics Can Transform Your Restaurant's Performance Apr 25, 2023

Have you ever heard the phrase that which you measure improves? It's really one of the most powerful pieces of advice any restaurant owner should follow. The value of your restaurant’s numbers, data and metrics can mean the difference between you making money and going out of business. The...

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What You Must Know and Do to Reduce Your Restaurant Labor Cost Mar 22, 2023

Labor costs are a real challenge for restaurants that want to make money. Restaurant owners have to battle with a lot of variables to control their labor cost and create success from things that are out of their control. For example, there is rising minimum wage – going as high as $22/hour...

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Can You Get Rich with a Restaurant Business? Feb 28, 2023

The restaurant business can eat you alive. For example, Ohio State University did a study many years ago that showed 59 percent of all restaurants fail in the first three years of business. The National Restaurant Association once reported that the average restaurant makes a nickel to 8 cents on...

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How to Beat Down Rising Food Cost in Your Restaurant - Ep 64 Jan 25, 2023

I have been coaching independent restaurant owners since 2003 and I can tell you with 100% certainty that what almost every restaurant owner wants to know is how you can control your food cost. It doesn’t matter if you're brand new to the restaurant business or you’re a seasoned...

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How to Rediscover the Spark for Your Restaurant Business Oct 19, 2022

Challenges in the restaurant business are a given, but sometimes there are so many in a month, a week or even a day, that you find yourself feeling fed-up and burned out. Losing your passion for your restaurant is the worst thing that can happen to it and everyone involved. If you feel like you...

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