6 Ways to Cut Restaurant Waste and Boost Your Bottom Line Aug 13, 2024

If you’re not tracking it, I guarantee your profits are disappearing with the trash. A core principle I teach restaurant owners is how to reduce kitchen waste and enhance their bottom line. From mastering portion control to implementing smart inventory management, I’ve got tips to turn waste into we...

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A Collection of Labor Cost Tips for Restaurants Ep 104 Aug 07, 2024

 When it comes to managing your restaurant’s cost, you absolutely can’t ignore labor. It is the second biggest expense in a restaurant – after an empty seat in the restaurant. Labor cost management is an essential topic for achieving restaurant prosperity and financial freedom. The last few episodes...

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How to Get Your Restaurant Managers to Do What You Want Aug 06, 2024

Are you tired of feeling frustrated with your management team not meeting your expectations? If you're struggling to get your managers to take action and keep things running smoothly, I've got the perfect solution for you. Let’s talk about the power of clear expectations, effective checklists and co...

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How to Become the Restaurant Where Everyone Wants to Work Jul 30, 2024

Ever wonder how you can become the go-to place where everyone wants to work? From streamlining systems and enhancing training to boosting morale and maintaining a great physical environment, these are all the essential steps to attract top talent and build a motivated, committed team. Let’s discover...

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Use these Leadership Tips to Run a Successful Restaurant Jul 24, 2024

Leadership is not just a buzzword; it’s the driving force behind every successful restaurant. By combining leadership with action, systems and training, you can create prosperity for yourself and your restaurant. In this episode of The Restaurant Prosperity Formula, I’m sharing some of my best leade...

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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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