FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Annie & Craig Stoll on the cultural evolution of restaurants How many of us have had a front row seat to the changing tides of our industry over the last 25 years? Restaurants, our communities, and our guests have all changed dramatically and we’re still feeling the implications of those changes today. That’s why I wanted to sit down with Annie and Craig Stoll of the Delfina restaurant group in San Francisco. Since the late 90’s they’ve weathered the changing tides of our industry evolving, but never deviating from their initial vision of what a restaurant should be. We sit down to discuss culture, accountability, and how a steadfast focus on excellence can provide a consistent return on investment. For more on them and their restaurants, visit https://www.delfinasf.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

Adam Goldberg on the evolution from founder to CEO Before partnering with the band Kiss and taking over as CEO of rock and roll restaurant group, Rock & Brews, Adam Goldberg had already founded a successful pizza chain with over two dozen locations. Adam is an expert at the two skills we must acquire to achieve success in this industry: developing the plan to start and charting the path to scale. In our conversation, he shares the essential elements of a scalable restaurant concept and the proven path to scale successful brands. For more information on Rock & Brews, visit https://www.rockandbrews.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

Katie Reicher on the path to your dream job There are many paths that lead to the same destination. For most chefs, they travel from restaurant to restaurant honing their skills until they eventually land their dream role at their dream restaurant. Today’s guest, through the power of focus and intention, seems to have found a shortcut. In our conversation Chef Katie shares how she landed her dream restaurant right out of culinary school and how she capitalized on that opportunity to land her dream job.  For more information on her restaurant, visit https://greensrestaurant.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

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