FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

I can’t imagine any of us entered the fine dining category without hoping for a Michelin or a James Beard or Wine Spectator accolade. They say success leaves clues and today I sit down with Chef Juan Jose Cuevas to discuss what he’s learned over the years, running world-class restaurants and collecting awards along the way. There is a blueprint for excellence and Chef Juan provides it today.  For more information on the chef and his restaurant, visit https://www.condadovanderbilt.com/dine/1919-restaurant. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Before taking the restaurant world by storm, Andy Wiederhorn was a finance guy and used his deep understanding of business to grow in the quick service, fast casual, and casual dining markets. Today we sit down to discuss how one man franchises so many household brands from Round Table Pizza to Fatburger and from Johnny Rockets to Marble Slab Creamery. For more information on Fat Brands, visit https://www.fatbrands.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

How many hours have we spent worrying about what the future holds for our industry? How could that time be better spent? Enter Matt Newberg. Matt is a student of our industry, diving deep into every vertical of the food service space, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses. This exploration has evolved into a vibrant community which, next month, goes from online to in-person. We sit down to discuss how media creates community and the power of in-person experiences. For more information on the HNGRY Summit and to get one of the few remaining tickets for the October 25th event, visit https://summit.hngry.tv/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

What happens when a restaurateur partners with a professional marketer? Well, the short answer is: magic. Today we sit down with the marketing geniuses behind For the Table Hospitality, a company blazing trails and setting sales records across Tallahassee, Florida. What’s working for them would work for you too and in our conversation we work to unpack the tactics and strategies that have helped them cannibalize the Florida market.  For more information on their restaurant group, visit https://www.forthetablehospitality.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

How lucky am I that one of my restaurant heroes is actually my friend. Ari Weinzweig built the $80 million dollar Zingerman's restaurant empire but what’s most interesting is how he built it. In an industry known for being cutthroat and cynical, Ari has chosen to lead with empathy and dignity. Today we sit down together to discuss the role that dignity plays in the modern restaurant environment and how we can improve our businesses by holding ourselves to a higher standard.  For more information on Ari, to download the pamphlet, or to sign up for his mailing list, visit https://www.zingtrain.com/, https://www.zingermanspress.com/, and https://www.zingermanscommunity.com/e-news/ ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

You’ve heard the story before…local guy leaves home, works for the best of the best, and then returns home victorious. But that’s only half of the story. When Chef Jeremy Blutstein returned home after working with some of the most prolific chefs in the industry, he saw the opportunity to influence the culinary future of the place he grew up. Today we sit down to discuss his culinary journey and the impact it's had on Montauk and the community he serves.  For more information on the chef and his restaurant, visit https://www.mavericksmontauk.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Believe it or not, one of the most powerful marketing tools in your business is customer feedback. The closer we are to our guests, the better able we are to serve them. Today we sit down with Zack Oates, the founder and chief evangelist of Ovation, a powerful platform that transforms customer feedback into actionable information. We cover everything from radical delegation to guest frequency strategies and everything in between with one of the most inspiring leaders serving our industry.  For more information on Ovation and to get $300 in perks go to https://ovationup.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

I walked into today’s conversation with a little career envy. Few in our industry have had the good fortune to work for and with so many amazing companies. Today we sit down with Olivier Rassinoux to discuss how working with prolific brands like the Ritz Carlton, Daniel Boulud, and the Ace Hotel group paved the way for his current role as the VP of Restaurant and Bar for the one and only Patina Group. As it turns out, there’s a formula for consistent success across multiple brands and we’re unpacking it today.  For more information on the Patina Group, visit https://www.patinagroup.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Jesse Cole is not an restaurateur, but, like so many of us, he is an entertainer at heart. I’ve brought him on the show today to discuss his baseball team, the Savannah Bananas, and how they’ve redefined what it means to attend a professional baseball game. This is a masterclass on exceeding customer expectations, building an unforgettable experience, and staying true to the mission of your brand.  For more information on Jesse and his books, visit https://findyouryellowtux.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Everyone wants the blueprint to scale their restaurant business but knowledge isn’t enough. It’s not just about what you need to know, it’s about who you need to become. Today I sit down with one of the strongest leaders in our industry. John Haggai has spent his life in the restaurant industry and the lessons he’s learned on his way to the top can help us all reach the summit. Get ready to learn how to build and lead the team that is going to give you the momentum you need to grow your brand.  For more information on the restaurant, visit https://burtonsgrill.com/. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars