FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

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 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

Pizza is hard. Most of us know we’re in a commodity business but I feel like the pizza industry feels it more than most. So how do you stand out from the crowd? Today we’re chatting with Kevin King of Donatos Pizza. This chain has scaled massively over the years by successfully differentiating itself through culture, community, and an excellent product. In our conversation, Kevin shares what it took to get the franchise model off the ground and his plan to turn a pizza parlor into a financial rocketship.  For more information on Donatos Pizza, visit https://donatos.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

It seems like Kurt Zdesar can’t stop winning. He got his start at McDonalds and, in a matter of years, became the person in charge of Nobu’s European launch and expansion. He parlayed that success into his own brands, expanding from Europe into the American market and has thrived globally. In our conversation today, we discuss what led to Nobu’s success and how he leveraged that formula to build his own blockbuster brands. For more on Chotto Matte, visit https://chotto-matte.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 in the world is Gregg Majewski not a household name? He was mentored by Dave Thomas of Wendys, grew Jimmy Johns from three to three hundred locations, and has acquired and scaled some of the most famous fast casual restaurants in the country. Today we sit down to discuss his formula for repeatable success and his commitment to mentoring others for the betterment of our entire industry.  For more information on Craveable Brands, visit https://www.craveablebrands.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

If the labor crisis has only taught us one thing, it’s that there’s a new generation of restaurant worker who sees the world differently than we do. It’s not up to them to mold themselves to our old ideal, it’s up to us to find a way to connect in a way that resonates with them. In this world of social media and bite sized content, Jason Berkowitz may have found the solution. After helping to scale some of the most prolific restaurant brands around the country, Jason has taken on the mission of educating everyone’s team. Today we discuss what’s worked, what hasn’t, and the future of onboarding and education.  For more information on Arrow Up, visit https://arrowuptraining.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

Is one million dollars too much insurance coverage or not enough? How does my insurance coverage need to change as I go from one location to many? For many of us, we sign up for insurance when we sign our lease and don’t think about it again until we really need it. But having the right coverage can mean the difference between a second chance and a final chapter. Today we sit down with John Cassetta of CoverWallet to discuss the things to consider and the mistakes to avoid when choosing the right insurance coverage for our restaurants.  For more information on John and Coverwallet, click here. ____________________________________________________________ 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

Kelli Alldredge is not one of us, but she may represent the best of us. Despite having no previous experience in our industry, she’s managed to take the Chicken n Pickle restaurant national by focusing on the only thing that matters: people. Today’s episode is a masterclass in community activation and how to deliver on the promises we make to ourselves.  For more information on Chicken n Pickle, visit https://chickennpickle.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 most direct path to success is to follow in the footsteps of the already successful. After 30 years in various leadership positions at the famed Union Square Hospitality Group, Mark Maynard decided to go independent. Rather than starting his own restaurant, he’s chosen to help other restaurateurs implement the best practices of his former employer. Today we discuss the strategies that made Union Square so successful and tools we can use to achieve the same. For more information on Mark, visit https://www.maynardconsulting.net/. ____________________________________________________________ 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

Sometimes the only difference between those who succeed and those who fail is the decision to not give up. Today’s guest, Chef Brad Wise, is a testament to the grit required to build something prolific in our industry. In our conversation we discuss how to overcome a slow start and how he turned a failed bar into the hottest steakhouse concept on the West Coast.  For more on his restaurant concepts, visit https://www.trustrestaurantsd.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

Niko Viramo is the CEO of the Wild Thyme restaurant group but he’s also a student of business. He’s also a teacher at a prestigious university. Niko is probably one of the most savvy and well educated entrepreneurs I’ve ever spoken with and, today, he shares his universal truths around building and growing a strong restaurant brand. For more information on Wild Thyme, visit https://wildthymegroup.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