FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Eric Wyatt on what we can learn from corporate chains The beauty of coming up in a corporate environment is that you learn the blueprint for success. Today’s guest, Eric Wyatt, has worked for some of the most prolific brands in our industry and has leveraged that collective wisdom and experience in his latest role as the CEO of Norms Restaurant Group. In our conversation he shares the proven principles he’s used to climb the corporate ranks and lead some of the best brands in the world.  For more information on Norms, visit https://norms.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’re only as good as your tools, every chef knows that. But what happens when the tool you need hasn’t been created yet? Today we chat with Joshua Sharkey of meez, a former chef who sought to build the solution to his own problem. In our conversation we discuss the challenges facing the modern chef and what it took to create the Culinary Operation System for the chef of the future.  For more information on meez, visit https://www.getmeez.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

Not all of us dream of growing a massive brand but, today’s guest, Temoc Morfin did. As a first time restauranteur, Temoc defied the odds in scaling to a dozen locations before deciding to franchise in partnership with Grammy award winning artist Pitbull. In our conversation, we unpack the tactics and tools he used to scale from one to many and how hard work and the right intention have enabled him to scale his family business into a national chain.  For more information on Cilantro Taco Grill, visit https://cilantrotacogrill.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

No matter where we are in our lifes or careers, we could benefit from coaching. The greatest athletes in the world have coaches and for an obvious reason: investing in our betterment improves every aspect of our lives. Today we chat with Alisa Cohn, a famed executive coach who’s worked with the best of the best. In our conversation, she shares the tactics, tools and strategies she’s used to make the best even better. That’s Alisa Cohn! You can pick up her book From Start-Up to Grown-Up: Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your Business 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

Regardless of industry, starting and growing a business is a painful process. It hasn't been a perfect road, but Jason Berry of Knead Hospitality has worked to create a more sustainable path. From four day workweeks to blissful partnerships, today Jason shares the recipe he’s created for a better business and a better life.  For more information on Knead Hospitality, visit https://www.kneadhd.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

The numbers tell the story. Statistically, it’s nearly impossible to scale within our industry which is why so few do so. Keith Benjamin is the exception. With over 15 locations under his belt, Keith has broken the mold by systematizing that “it factor” we’re all looking to achieve. In today’s conversation, we discuss how to build with intention, the tools to create massive awareness, and the essential elements of a cool concept.  For more information on Keith's restaurant group, visit https://uptownhospitality.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

Bo Davis has made a name for himself within our industry by creating MarginEdge, a restaurant management software that helps owners and operators better control costs and scale profitability. But, what most don’t realize is that Bo began as and is still a restaurateur himself. In today’s conversation, we unpack what it took to create a successful restaurant brand and how building tech to solve his problems helped him do it.  For more information on MarginEdge, visit https://www.marginedge.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 Donald Young, one of the youngest Michelin-awarded chefs in the world, talks about building a prolific pop-up concept in Chicago. They discuss mastering a craft, the power of a beginner's mindset, and the courage to start over. The podcast also explores work-life balance, reevaluating accolades, tactics for success in the restaurant industry, and a discussion on the future of the industry and the tipping system.

Eighty percent of restaurants don’t survive for longer than five years. Today we speak with Katy Casbarian, the owner/operator of Arnaud’s, a New Orleans restaurant that has survived for over 100 years. We discuss what it takes to create a business model that caters to both locals and tourists and how to run a successful business despite a century of varying economic conditions. As it turns out, in the competition between consistency and innovation, consistency is king.  For more information on Arnaud’s restaurant, visit https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.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 times have you purchased a piece of tech believing that it would be a gamechanger for your restaurant? We’re all looking for this magical tool that will help us make the numbers make sense and give us a firm grasp on the inner workings of our business. That’s why we’re chatting with Darien Bates. He knows tech and, as the former CTO of &pizza, he knows restaurants as well. Today we discuss how technology and data will influence the way we run restaurants tomorrow and in the years to come. For more information on Darien and Fourtop, visit https://www.fourtop.ai/. ____________________________________________________________ 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