RESTAURANT STRATEGY

#460 - CRAZY IDEA - What If We Got Rid of Waiters? *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII  MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii.  VISIT: https://marqii.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES Simplify and automate your back of house operations with RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES and their cooking oil management program. These guys take the dirtiest job out of your kitchen!  VISIT: https://www.rti-inc.com/   *****   Episode 1 of 10: I'm questioning some of the most funamental assumptions we have about our industry. Like today... "What if we got rid of waiters?"   ***** Join us for the The P3 Profitability Summit  October 19-21, 2025  //  Fort Worth, TX LEARN MORE: https://www.chipklose.com/summit    

#459 - P3 Member and Iowa Restaurateur, Todd Reding ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TIME FORGE TIME FORGE provides labor management for efficient teams. Recruit, retain, and manage your talent with a powerful piece of software.   VISIT: https://timeforge.com/RestaurantStrategy/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy *****   Todd Reding is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple business over the course of his career. His latest venture? A foray into hospitality. Along with his three other partners -- Shannon, Paul, and Kalyn -- they own a 3-concept restaurant group, Prairie Hospitality, smack in the middle of Iowa.  Small town, for sure. But also big problems.  Learn about their journey from struggling single-location owners to where they are now.  WEBSITE: https://www.prairiecanary.com/   ***** Tired of the 80-hour workweeks for pennies on the dollar? The P3 Mastermind can help.  CHAT WITH US: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule   ***** Join us for the The P3 Profitability Summit  October 19-21, 2025  //  Fort Worth, TX LEARN MORE: https://www.chipklose.com/summit  

#458 - Better Table Touches to Drive Revenue (ENCORE) *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.  VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the over 1,800 U.S. restaurant owners who have been funded by INKIND, it is the source of capital that takes a lot of the pain out of starting and running a restaurant, ultimately helping their dreams come true. VISIT: https://www.inkind.vip/restaurantstrategy ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES Simplify and automate your back of house operations with RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES and their cooking oil management program. These guys take the dirtiest job out of your kitchen!  VISIT: https://www.rti-inc.com/ ***** Ditch the hollow table touches. Do this instead.    ***** THE P3 PROFITABILITY SUMMIT Fort Worth, TXOctober 19-21, 2025 TICKETS ARE LIMITED: https://www.chipklose.com/summit Each year we host 2 in-person events. This event is strictly capped at 100 attendees, and has sold out every single time in the past. The P3 Profitability Summit is our annual signature event and is for independent restaurant owners looking to generate consistent 20% profits. Two full days of sessions (over 14 hours of education) plus a big party on Monday night (did someone say open bar?)... your tickets gets you into all of that. Plus we're also selling VIP tickets this time around, which have a couple of other very cool benefits including a VIP Welcome Dinner on Sunday, the night before the show officially starts.  REGISTER NOW: https://www.chipklose.com/summit      

#457 - What Makes a Great Franchisor with Jennifer Striepling ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK  TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands.  VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-business/solutions/overview/foodservice/restaurant-workflow?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=US_Tork_Social_PH-HoReCa_PH-All_Brand-Information_Brand-24-Hor_Influencer-Podcast_2024-01_2024-12_Internal   ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin.  VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux has been quietly crushing it over the last 21 years! Yup, you read that right... they have grown steadily, building up to 2 corporate stores and another 19 franchisee-owned properties. And profitability is key to them. At the heart of their success is the relationships they foster between franchisor and franchisee. On today's episode we're joined by Jennifer Striepling, their Chief Development Officer who has an incredible resume to back up her expertise. She shares what she's learned after a life in hospitality.  WEBSITE: https://walk-ons.com/ FRANCHISING INFO: https://walkonsfranchising.com/ JENNIFER'S LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpstriepling/   ***** THE P3 PROFITABILITY SUMMIT Fort Worth, TXOctober 19-21, 2025 TICKETS ARE LIMITED: https://www.chipklose.com/summit Each year we host 2 in-person events. This event is strictly capped at 100 attendees, and has sold out every single time in the past. The P3 Profitability Summit is our annual signature event and is for independent restaurant owners looking to generate consistent 20% profits. Two full days of sessions (over 14 hours of education) plus a big party on Monday night (did someone say open bar?)... your tickets gets you into all of that. Plus we're also selling VIP tickets this time around, which have a couple of other very cool benefits including a VIP Welcome Dinner on Sunday, the night before the show officially starts.  REGISTER NOW: https://www.chipklose.com/summit  

#456 - Email and SMS Marketing That Actually Drives Revenue *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.  VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the over 1,800 U.S. restaurant owners who have been funded by INKIND, it is the source of capital that takes a lot of the pain out of starting and running a restaurant, ultimately helping their dreams come true. VISIT: https://www.inkind.vip/restaurantstrategy ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES Simplify and automate your back of house operations with RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES and their cooking oil management program. These guys take the dirtiest job out of your kitchen!  VISIT: https://www.rti-inc.com/ *****   Meet them where they are...    ***** You ready for an insanely profitable restaurant? Set up a call to learn more about the P3 Mastermind!  LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule    

#455 - The AI Revolution: 10 Ways Smart Restaurants Are Crushing It In 2025 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK  TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands.  VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-business/solutions/overview/foodservice/restaurant-workflow?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=US_Tork_Social_PH-HoReCa_PH-All_Brand-Information_Brand-24-Hor_Influencer-Podcast_2024-01_2024-12_Internal   ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin.  VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** Our industry always seems to be the last one to the party. But it doesn't have to be this way. If you're waiting for your invitation, this is it. AI isn't coming; it's already here. And the most successful restaurants out there are leveraging it to build more efficient, more profitable businesses.  These are 10 ways to crush it in 2025.     ***** Ready for consistent, 20% profits? Click below to learn more about the P3 Mastermind.  BOOK A CALL: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule  

#454 - The Connection Between Marketing and Culture (ENCORE) *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII  MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii.  VISIT: https://marqii.com/ *****   Most of the time it feels like our job is to get people to do what we want them to do... that applies to our employees, partners, and guests. It has a lot to do with creating culture. And culture has everything to do with behavior. Let me walk you through it on today's episode.    ***** If you're not generating consistent, predictable, 20% returns in your restaurant, we should talk. Free call to get to know eachother and discuss my P3 Mastermind.  SCHEDULE THAT CALL: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule  

#453 - Jon Taffer Drops By to Talk Profitability (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TIME FORGE TIME FORGE provides labor management for efficient teams. Recruit, retain, and manage your talent with a powerful piece of software.   VISIT: https://timeforge.com/RestaurantStrategy/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy *****   Jon Taffer is someone who basically needs no introduction... his years of experience have made him wise beyond measure. But that isn't the amazing part. What I find so incredible is his drive to keep pushing the industry forward, and also to share what he's learned with anyone who will listen.  Well, I'm listening. And I'm guessing, so are you.  Did you hear about the SkyTab Rescue Mission? Jon is helping spread the word, urging everyone to enter to win. The winners get a complete SkyTab POS system PLUS a $20,000 business grant.  APPLY HERE: https://www.skytab.com/blog/rescue-mission   ***** Tired of the 80-hour workweeks for pennies on the dollar? The P3 Mastermind can help.  CHAT WITH US: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule  

#452 - Who Needs a Restaurant Anyway? *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII  MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii.  VISIT: https://marqii.com/ *****   NEWS FLASH: No one needs restaurants. So what are you gonna do about it?    ***** If you're not generating consistent, predictable, 20% returns in your restaurant, we should talk. Free call to get to know eachother and discuss my P3 Mastermind.  SCHEDULE THAT CALL: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule  

#451 - Eight Hacks for Operational Efficiency ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TIME FORGE TIME FORGE provides labor management for efficient teams. Recruit, retain, and manage your talent with a powerful piece of software.   VISIT: https://timeforge.com/RestaurantStrategy/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy *****   What if there were an easy button?  On today's episode, I show you how to push that button.    ***** Tired of the 80-hour workweeks for pennies on the dollar? Our group coaching program can help.  CHAT WITH US: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule