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Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

De: Roger Beaudoin
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Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.All rights reserved Economía
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  • 480. 5 Profit-Killing Mistakes Destroying Restaurant Margins - Roger Beaudoin

    480. 5 Profit-Killing Mistakes Destroying Restaurant Margins - Roger Beaudoin
    Mar 12 2026
    Restaurant profits are under pressure, and many operators are unknowingly making mistakes that destroy their restaurant margins. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger Beaudoin breaks down the five biggest profit-killing mistakes he sees in restaurants today, from poor menu engineering and rising food costs to labor inefficiencies and weak operational systems. Drawing on decades of operating highly profitable restaurants, Roger shares practical strategies you can use immediately to stop margin leaks and run a stronger, more profitable operation. If you're serious about improving profitability, this episode reveals simple changes that can dramatically protect and grow your restaurant margins. In this episode you'll learn: • The five most common mistakes destroying restaurant margins • Why menu engineering directly impacts profitability • How labor inefficiencies quietly erode profits • The systems profitable restaurants rely on • Simple operational changes that improve margins fast Free Resource for Restaurant Owners Want to quickly identify hidden profit leaks in your menu? Join Roger’s Free 5-Day Menu Margin Makeover Challenge and learn how to engineer your menu for stronger restaurant margins and profitability. https://restaurantrockstars.com/the-5-day-menu-margin-makeover-challenge/ Thank you to our sponsors Smithfield Culinary Smithfield Culinary serves up perfect proteins for every dish and every daypart—from Smithfield’s new ready-to-eat Select Bacon and new ground chorizo to the broadest portfolio of pork. When you partner with Smithfield, you serve what you love and your guests will love what you serve. https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield Restaurant Rockstars Coaching Increase your profit, create a dream team staff, and execute trackable marketing strategies that work. If you’re facing restaurant challenges and want to uplevel your operation, Roger can help dial in your systems, maximize opportunities, and give you back your peace of mind. https://restaurantrockstars.com/consulting/ TouchBistro TouchBistro is an all-in-one cloud-based POS and restaurant management system designed exclusively for restaurants. It connects front-of-house, back-of-house, and guest engagement into one powerful platform. Operators in the U.S. and Canada can get started for less with limited-time savings on upfront costs. Terms and conditions apply. https://www.touchbistro.com/restaurantrockstars Ajinomoto Foods Ajinomoto Foods delivers fast, easy-to-prep frozen Asian products that look homemade and taste incredible. With more than 100 years of Asian culinary expertise, Ajinomoto helps restaurants save time, reduce labor, and protect profits without compromising quality. https://ajinomotofoodservice.com
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    35 m
  • 479. How a $70,000 Startup Built a Multi-Unit Restaurant Group - Molly Irani

    479. How a $70,000 Startup Built a Multi-Unit Restaurant Group - Molly Irani
    Mar 4 2026
    What does it take to build a multi-unit restaurant group starting with $70,000 during the Great Recession? In this episode of Restaurant Rockstars, Roger talks with Molly Irani, co-founder of Chai Pani Restaurant Group, about the leadership discipline and people-first culture that turned a bootstrap startup into a nationally recognized brand. This is a practical conversation about restaurant leadership and profitability — how culture drives retention, how operational leaks impact margins, and why scaling requires systems, not heroics. If you're navigating labor pressure, tighter margins, or growth decisions, this episode delivers real-world perspective you can apply immediately. In This Episode: • Launching during a recession • Building culture as a competitive advantage • Protecting margins through operational discipline • Retaining great people in a tough labor market • Scaling beyond the dining room Join the 5-Day Menu Margin Makeover Challenge Improve margins without guessing on price increases: 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com/the-5-day-menu-margin-makeover-challenge/ Connect with Molly & Her Brands: Chai Pani: https://chaipani.com/ Spicewalla: https://www.spicewallabrand.com/ Instagram: @chaipanimom @chaipani @spicewalla Episode Sponsors Ajinomoto Foods https://www.ajinomotofoodservice.com/ TouchBistro https://www.touchbistro.com/ Smithfield Culinary https://www.smithfieldculinary.com/ Subscribe to Restaurant Rockstars for weekly insights on restaurant leadership, systems, and profit.
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    39 m
  • 478. AI in Restaurants: Smarter Systems & Stronger Leadership with Carl Orsbourn

    478. AI in Restaurants: Smarter Systems & Stronger Leadership with Carl Orsbourn
    Feb 24 2026
    In Episode 478 of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger sits down with hospitality futurist and author Carl Orsbourn to discuss AI for restaurants, smarter restaurant systems, and the leadership required to navigate a changing industry. Technology is everywhere right now. Every platform promises transformation. But most restaurant technology fails — not because it doesn’t work, but because it isn’t aligned with clear operational goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: • When AI actually makes sense for restaurants • Why most restaurant systems fail • How strong leadership drives successful tech adoption • The difference between management and true leadership • Why unified data matters before deploying AI • How standards, capabilities, and culture drive profitability This episode is about building smarter restaurant systems that support stronger leadership, improve guest experience, and drive long-term profit. Connect with Our Guest Carl Orsbourn Website: https://www.invisibletech.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlorssbourn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalrestaurant/ X: https://x.com/carlorsbourn Thank You to Our Sponsors Smithfield Culinary – Premium proteins for every daypart. https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield TouchBistro – All-in-one cloud POS built specifically for restaurants. Exclusive savings: https://www.touchbistro.com/restaurantrockstars Ajinomoto Foodservice – Labor-saving Asian-inspired menu solutions. https://ajinomotofoodservice.com Restaurant Rockstars Coaching – Increase profit, build a stronger team, and run a smarter operation. https://restaurantrockstars.com/consulting/ Free Tools for Restaurant Owners 🔥 5-Day Menu Margin Makeover Challenge https://restaurantrockstars.com/the-5-day-menu-margin-makeover-challenge/ 🎓 Free Owner Training www.restaurantacademy.online/get-free-training-owners 🚀 The Restaurant Academy https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy
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    47 m
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