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#136: What It Truly Takes to Drive Repeat Restaurant Business

October 29, 2025 by David Scott Peters

I open this episode with a challenge: What if the difference between feeling chained to your restaurant and finally running it on your terms comes down to five leadership habits you can choose — every single day?

In Episode 137 of the “Restaurant Prosperity Formula Podcast,” I dig into how visibility, consistency, development, clarity, accountability, passion, persistence, communication and action show up in thriving operations.

You’ll hear real stories from owners who turned corners by documenting standards, steering with numbers, coaching their people and implementing systems that stick. If you’re wondering what leadership actually looks like in the trenches — and what you can expect when you commit to it — this one’s for you.

If you’re tired of firefighting, this episode gives you a clear picture of what leading looks like when it works: documented standards, visible habits, numbers-driven accountability and a tempo of action your team can feel.

You’ll hear how owners just like you used these levers to control prime cost, fix pricing, steady labor and reclaim their time.

Most importantly, you’ll know exactly what to expect when you commit to leading: less confusion, fewer surprises and momentum that compounds.

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