FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

They say if it’s not broken don’t fix it. But that’s setting a pretty low bar for improvement. Andrew Lee of bb.q Chicken took a brand that was far from broken and made it better. Today we’re discussing the secrets to scaling, successful branding strategies, and how to optimize your operations for the future.  That’s Andrew Lee. For more information on bb.q Chicken, visit https://bbqchicken.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

From my first day in this industry I was told that the profit lies in the bottom of the glass. Successful beverage programs lead to successful restaurant concepts. Today we sit down with L.P. O’Brien, founder of LP Drinks, a consulting agency specializing in helping great concepts create next level bar programs. In our conversation we discuss the essential elements of a successful bar program, mistakes to avoid, and what’s trending in the world of beverages. That’s L.P. O’Brien. For more information on L.P., visit https://www.lpdrinks.org/. ____________________________________________________________ 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

Chris Tripoli has built major restaurant chains, worked as an independent owner and operator, and eventually found his way into a successful restaurant consulting practice. After working with countless brands over the years, he began to see common problems and common solutions. In today’s conversation, we unpack the most common problems owners face and the practical solutions to solve them. For more information on Chris, visit https://www.christripoli.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

During our time in this industry we’ve watched countless healthy restaurant concepts go under. But today’s guest, Jeff Fenster, seems to have finally figured it out. His concept, Everbowl, has scaled massively over the last few years despite an economic downturn and a global pandemic. We sit down to discuss the strategy he used to become massively successful in a vertical that seemed destined for failure. For more information on Everbowl, visit https://www.everbowl.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

Today we’re chatting with Michael Shain who, after long stints as a member of the leadership team at Union Square Hospitality Group and Death and Co., has decided to strike out on his own. In our conversation today we discuss, in a granular way, what makes a restaurant successful and the tools at our disposal to accomplish exactly that. For more information on Michael, visit https://greathandshospitality.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

Matt Smith has been the marketing mastermind behind some of the most innovative brands over the last decade. His work with the Simmer Group, Madera, and One Table Restaurant brands has taken him from executive to thought leader within our industry. In our conversation today, we discuss his latest move to the experiential dining group Milkshake Concepts and his plan to help the company scale up by creating massive awareness.  For more information on Milkshake Concepts, visit https://www.milkshakeconcepts.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

Swagyu is a national brand with retail locations, multiple restaurants, and a direct to consumer model that ships all over the world. But, just prior to the pandemic, its founder hit rock bottom. The story of Steve Brown is one of the most inspirational restaurant stories to come out of the pandemic and today we sit down to discuss how he went from rock bottom to top of the world.  For more information on Swagyu, visit https://www.swagyuchopshop.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

Today we sit down with Joth Ricci, the president of Dutch Bros Coffee, who used the pandemic as an opportunity to innovate and scale a family business into a true contender in the coffee space. In our conversation, we discuss how innovative thinking paired with powerful technology can change the trajectory of our businesses.  For more information on Dutch Bros Coffee, visit https://www.dutchbros.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

There are restaurateurs out there that just seem to have the golden touch. Everything they open gets patronized by celebrities and there are lines out the door from day one. Today we sit down with Mark Birnbaum of Catch Restaurant Groupto discover the tools and strategies he’s used to create success after success.  For more information on Catch, visit https://www.catchrestaurants.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 life, sometimes our paths diverge from those we love. When the pandemic hit, my executive chef and business partner went one direction and I went another. Today we sit down together to talk about the epic wins, the heartbreaking defeats, and the moments in between. Success can be defined in many different ways these days, especially if you’re a chef. This is a broad conversation spanning our past together and the bright future ahead for all of us.  That’s Chef Sammy Monsour. For more information on Sammy, visit him on Instagram using the handle @samuelmonsour. ____________________________________________________________ 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