FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Can lightning strike twice? After interviewing Chad Coulter, I’d say so. After building and successfully selling his restaurant brand Louvino, Chad is at it again with his latest creation Biscuit Belly. Today we sit down to discuss the essential elements of a scalable brand and what needs to be considered when determining the best way to grow that brand. In this masterclass we’re covering everything from joint ventures to custom plating.  For more information on Biscuit Belly, visit https://biscuitbelly.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

Restaurateur and consultant Elizabeth Blau wasn’t just present for the culinary renaissance in Las Vegas over the last 20 years, she helped usher it in. After working with the best restaurateurs and chefs in the world and becoming a successful consultant globally, Elizabeth did the unthinkable…she launched her own restaurant group. Spanning multiple tiers of dining and across several markets, Elizabeth is out to prove that there is a formulaic recipe for success in the restaurant industry. Today we sit down to discuss what that recipe is and how we can adopt her best practices to create the best outcomes for our own businesses.  For more information on Elizabeth, visit https://elizabethblau.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

As many of you know, I came up in this industry through nightlife. In the early 2000’s, nightlife was defined by prolific nightclubs that burned red-hot, only to close six months later. But that wasn’t the story for Jamie Mulholland. For more than two decades, Jamie has built brands that last, like Cain and Goldbar. Today we sit down to discuss his latest project, Ketchy Shuby, and the elements he’s infused into the concept to ensure that it lasts decades as well. For more information on Ketchy Shuby, visit https://ketchyshubynyc.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

We’ve all heard the phrase, your network determines your net worth but how many times have you seen it exemplified in our industry? Meet Dara Mirjahangiry, founder of Sei Less. This star-studded restaurant is defined by elegance, artful dining, and its celebrity clientele. Today we sit down with Dara to discuss how he built such an influential network and how that network helped him prove out his restaurant concept and build a bulletproof brand reputation. For more information on Sei Less, visit https://www.seiless.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 someone asked me for only one piece of advice when it comes to entrepreneurship, I would say “build for yourself.” What I mean by that is that it’s impossible to know the minds and the desires of others but we can know ourselves. Serving yourself mercilessly means you’re serving everyone that feels just like you.  Jeremy Cohn and Jared Rouben did exactly that with Moody Tongue. From their brewery to their Michelin-awarded restaurant concepts, Jeremy and Jared have done a masterful job of serving an unserved niche in the marketplace–and they’ve been compensated handsomely for it. Today we sit down to discuss how they’ve built such a cult-like following and how we can do the same in our own markets.  For more information on Moody Tongue, visit https://www.moodytongue.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

When you think of an old 1950’s diner, a lot comes to mind but probably not massive growth and a prolific delivery business. Kurt Metzger sits at the helm of Norma’s Cafe, a 70 year old Texas diner, which is having a moment right now. Kurt was charged with bringing this heritage brand to an entirely new generation and, in doing so, has redefined what it means to be a legacy brand in 2024. Today we sit down to discuss what it takes to reach a new audience and how you can redefine a brand for the modern age without sacrificing its soul.  For more information on Norma’s Cafe, visit https://www.normascafe.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

Growth in our industry can take many forms. For some, the privately owned route is the only way to go, for others, franchising is the path of least resistance. Today we sit down with franchising expert Greg Mohr to discuss the pros and cons of franchising as well as the pitfalls to avoid when taking the leap into franchising. Whether you’re interested in buying one or becoming one, this is a masterclass in franchising.  For more information on Greg and his company, visit https://www.franchisemaven.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 some folks just have the Midas touch, everything they touch turns to gold. For me, Michael Zislis is one of those guys. A restaurateur and hotelier, Michael has taken Southern California and then the world by storm. Today we sit down to discuss how one man can build  a few blockbuster single unit restaurants and then turn around and create one of the most prolific restaurant brands in the world.  For more information on Michael and his hospitality company, visit https://www.zislisgroup.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’s my pleasure to interview the industry leaders of today and ask the questions we’re all thinking of. But it’s my privilege to present to you the industry thought leaders of tomorrow. Today we sit down with David Zhao, co-founder of the Chubby Group, to discuss how they’re rapidly scaling their restaurant concepts globally through innovative joint ventures and growing their fanbase by the tens of thousands using an innovative approach to loyalty programs. Buckle up because this conversation is going to leave you questioning everything you believed about how to grow a successful restaurant group.  For more information on his restaurant group, visit https://chubbygroup.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

Artificial intelligence feels a lot like the food trends. It looks amazing and everyone is talking about it but it’s hard to figure out exactly how it should fit into our restaurants. That’s where Avi Goren comes in. Since founding Marqii in 2017, Avi and his team have relentlessly looked for ways to optimize the restaurant industry using technology. Today we sit down to discuss how his entrepreneurial journey mirrors ours and how the solutions of tomorrow can save us time and money today. For more information on Avi and Marqii, visit https://marqii.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