The meez Podcast Digital Hospitality Podcast: Food Cost & Recipe SAAS! How meez is Helping Restaurants Boost Profits & Cut Costs
Apr 22, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Josh Sharkey, CEO of meez and former chef, delves into the intricate world of restaurant tech and profitability. He discusses how storytelling can enhance business value and the surprising benefits of podcasting for ROI. Josh reveals the importance of accurate food costing and how his software tackles this challenge. With insights on menu engineering, mentorship, and lessons learned from his own failures, he provides aspiring restaurateurs with actionable advice for success in a competitive industry.
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Podcasting Builds Trust And Business
- Start a podcast to tell your story and build trust with customers and partners.
- Use consistent publishing to turn conversations into measurable business opportunities.
Software Should Fit Restaurant Workflows
- Software should conform to how restaurants operate, not the other way around.
- Align creativity and profitability so kitchens can innovate while staying economically healthy.
Laser Food Costing Is Rare But Critical
- Most restaurants lack laser-accurate recipe data and yields, so costs are often estimated.
- Centralizing yield and conversion data lets you compute true food costs and make better decisions.