Millionaire University How to Kill It in the Restaurant Business | Ryan Gromfin (MU Classic)
Nov 28, 2025
Ryan Gromfin, the Founder of The Restaurant Boss, shares his journey from a five-star kitchen to revolutionizing restaurant operations. He discusses the broken restaurant model and emphasizes the importance of systems for profitability. Ryan highlights common myths about success and suggests daily metrics every owner should track. He also addresses adapting to post-COVID challenges and offers insights on effective partnerships. With practical strategies, he urges listeners to rethink their approach to running a business in the restaurant industry.
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Five-Star Kitchen Shaped His Systems Mindset
- Ryan began cooking at 15 in a five-star Beverly Hills hotel and learned rigorous systems.
- Later opening restaurants showed him he knew how to follow systems but not how to build them.
Track Sales And Labor Daily
- Track daily sales and daily labor against a budget to avoid overscheduling and overspending.
- Manage prime cost (COGS + labor) tightly since it drives most expense and profit outcomes.
Design For Less Labor And Automation
- Design concepts that require less labor or can adopt automation like kiosks to remain price-competitive.
- Menu simplification and process design protect margins as machines replace routine roles.
