Do you remember the anxiety in the restaurant industry when the $15 minimum wage was looming? There was so much fear about how it might impact, and even destroy, businesses. Fast forward to today, with the advent of COVID-19 and the ongoing labor shortage in the United States, the landscape has...
What might be second nature to a seasoned chef, a manager or owner with decades of experience can be a revelation to someone just embarking on their restaurant journey. It's essential to remember that our industry, with its vast array of roles and responsibilities, doesn't have a universal...
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...
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 –...
As a restaurant owner and the leader of your business, it is common to feel as if it’s the universe’s job to throw roadblocks in your way to discourage you and impede your progress. I’m here to encourage you and point you toward practical, actionable solutions that will help you...
Do you often find yourself feeling financially drained as your team's overtime hours accumulate on the proverbial time clock? Are you eager to take a bite out of these costs and boost your restaurant's profitability? If you answered yes to these questions, you're in the right place. Here are...
Do you really need food costing software to take inventory? How can inventory software help you cut food cost? What features should you be looking for? Let's dive into the world of modern inventory software and explore how it can revolutionize the way you manage food cost in your establishment.
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To join my coaching program for restaurant owners, you must have a right-hand person who can help you. I call this person your implementer. This person will learn with you but implement and do the work. This a requirement because as the restaurant owner, your attention can often be required in...
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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What restaurant owner doesn't want to increase restaurant revenue? What if I told you that there are three distinct actions you must take to increase your sales each and every month? Let’s talk about the three ways to boost restaurant revenue.
We can’t ignore the current...
My favorite podcast episodes are those with restaurant owners who have transformed their restaurants and their lives. The transformation these restaurant owners made is going to blow you away. Joshua Powell and Joseph Vericella are owners of Clay’s Cafe in Hebron, Ohio. Clay opened its...
Do you want to unlock your restaurant's full potential? Are you tired of working too many hours each day because you feel like that's the only way to lead your business to success? The reality is, yes, you must lead your restaurant towards success, but you're not the one that has to do all the...
