FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

I believe restaurants have always had a pervasive culture, albeit at times not the healthiest culture. Restaurateur Ellen Yin is out to change that and she’s leading by example. Today we sit down to discuss her unorthodox path through the industry and how in breaking the mold, she’s developed the formula to heal our industry.  For more information on Ellen and her restaurant group, visit https://highsthospitality.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 think we’ve seen in recent years that we get further faster when we work together. Few individuals exemplify this ideology more than chef Dustin Valette. Through strategic partnership, the chef has managed to grow a profitable restaurant, a successful wine brand, and contribute greatly to his community and our industry. Today we sit down to discuss how to build these valuable relationships and how to leverage them for the greater good.  For more information on the chef and his restaurant, visit https://www.thematheson.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

Three words for you: global pretzel empire. Today we’re chatting Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and the author of the book Overcome and Lead. We sit down to discuss the best practices she honed while scaling this company and the lessons she learned along the way. Time and time again, we keep hearing the same foundational idea revisited: personal growth is professional growth.  To check out her book look for Overcome and Lead wherever books are sold. ____________________________________________________ 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

The hurdles we must overcome to be successful as restaurateurs are daunting at best, but what does it look like in the most extreme cases? Today we chat with Chef Jarad McCaroll of the Ocean Club located in the Caribbean Islands. With stiff competition, high expenses, and scarce resources this is easily one of the most challenging restaurant environments in the world. Jarad sits down to share how they’ve overcome these obstacles and many more to thrive and expand stateside.  For more information on the chef and his restaurant, visit https://oceanclubstbarths.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

Can a sandwich save the world? Today we chat with Hannah’s Bretzel founder Florian Pfahler who’s setting the standard for green operation in our industry. With more than half a dozen restaurant’s under his belt, Florian proves that it’s possible to scale sustainably. Today we discuss the path to profitability and sustainability as he’s scaled from one to many units over the past two decades.  For more information on Hannah’s Bretzel, visit https://www.hannahsbretzel.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

You probably listen to this show,  hear the success stories, and wonder, "Could that be me?"Yes, it absolutely can be you.I'm inviting you to join me for the FREE 5-Day Restaurant Profitability Challenge, beginning April 22nd to unlock the simplest path to scaling your restaurant’s profitability.This is for every restaurateur who's tired of being overwhelmed and earning less than they deserve.Here's a breakdown of what each day has in store: DAY 1 we’ll cover the 3 Keys to Scaling Profitability DAY 2 we’re Mastering Margins DAY 3 we Scale Income DAY 4 we Diversify Revenue Streams ⁠DAY 5 we open the floodgates by Scale Awareness & Customer Frequency Each session is just 40 minutes a day—they’re actionable and will transform your business.I know the breakthroughs that come when you push past the frustration and overwhelm that's why I'm packing 5 days with training, live coaching, and accountability to guide you from day one to five.This FREE challenge is your chance to finally create the life and business you've been dreaming about.Some folks need an incentive to act, so here’s yours…I’m giving away over $4,000 worth of free software to help you scale your profitability.Secure your spot by clicking here and let's embark on this transformative journey together.

We’re better together. As an industry, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish if we work in collaboration with each other. But who’s going to be the hero that brings us together? In Orange County, California, that hero’s name is Stephen Ronnow. Stephen is the creator of the Restaurant Executive’s Luncheon, a monthly invitation-only event that brings together restaurant owners and operators in the spirit of community, collaboration, and education. Today we sit down to discuss what it takes to build something like this and Stephen provides the step by step process you can use to build something similar in your neck of the woods.  For more information on Stephen and his company, be sure to check out his linkedin profile. ____________________________________________________ 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

For those of you that know Gocha Hawkins, the first thing that probably comes to mind is fashion. As a celebrity stylist and reality TV star, Gocha made a name for herself styling the rich and famous. In recent years, she’s turned her attention to the hospitality industry, launching a breakfast concept in Atlanta, Georgia. For most, this would have been a recipe for disaster but, surprisingly, the concept has thrived. Today we sit down to discuss how she made the transition from stylist to restaurateur and how she scaled to multiple locations and a product line in the midst of the pandemic.  For more information on her and her restaurants, visit https://gochasbreakfastbar.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

In any industry but, especially in ours, it’s vital to control the controllables. For most of us, sales is not one of the things we can control or even influence. But what if we could? Today we’re sitting down with Jonathan Morse, founder of TripleSeat, an event management software helping restaurant owners scale sales and create predictable revenue streams through events and catering. We’ll pair my winning strategies for generating event business with his software which makes it easy to close sales and book more business. At an average net of 30-35%, this event strategy could revolutionize your business.  For more information on Tripleseat, visit https://tripleseat.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

Chef John Currence did not set out to build an empire when he opened his first restaurant in Oxford, Mississippi but that’s what happened. John is a guy a lot like us. He built one concept, then two, then three in a very linear way over time. Then can Big Bad Breakfast. This is a restaurant that John launched for $65,000 and it became a national brand in a matter of years. Today we discuss how his brands have evolved to reach a national stage and how he’s had to evolve as an entrepreneur and chef in response.  For more information on the chef and his brands, visit https://citygroceryonline.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