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Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

By: 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 Economics
Episodes
  • 474. Restaurant Systems That Drive Profit: SOPs, Prime Cost & Control - Mitch Prensky

    474. Restaurant Systems That Drive Profit: SOPs, Prime Cost & Control - Mitch Prensky
    Jan 28 2026
    Most restaurant problems don’t come from a lack of effort, they come from a lack of systems. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I break down the restaurant systems and SOPs that actually move the needle on profit, with a clear focus on prime cost, consistency, and control. We talk about why systems matter more than personalities, how the right SOPs protect your margins, and what happens when your restaurant can’t function without you constantly putting out fires. You’ll learn: ✔️ Which restaurant systems impact prime cost the most ✔️ Why SOPs create consistency even when staff changes ✔️ How to reduce labor and food cost without micromanaging ✔️ The difference between being busy and being profitable ✔️ How to build a restaurant that runs smoother and makes more money If you’re an independent restaurant owner who wants better margins, less chaos, and a business that runs consistently, this episode will give you a clear framework to think differently about operations. 👉 Learn more about proven restaurant systems inside the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com
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    38 mins
  • 473. Low Labor, High Margins: The Thinking Most Restaurant Owners Miss - Lawrence Brown

    473. Low Labor, High Margins: The Thinking Most Restaurant Owners Miss - Lawrence Brown
    Jan 20 2026
    Labor costs are squeezing restaurant owners harder than ever but some restaurants are quietly winning. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger Beaudoin sits down with Lawrence from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to break down the thinking behind low-labor, high-margin restaurant models. This conversation isn’t about copying a walk-up counter concept, it’s about understanding the fundamentals that drive profitability, efficiency, and longevity in today’s restaurant economy. We talk about why simpler operations often outperform complex ones, how smarter labor decisions protect margins, and why long-lasting restaurant brands stay deeply connected to their communities. Whether you run full service, fast casual, or multiple locations, the insights in this episode will challenge how you think about staffing, systems, and sustainable growth. If you’re tired of working harder while margins keep shrinking, this episode will help you rethink what actually drives restaurant success. Learn more about Restaurant Rockstars and the Academy: 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com/podcast Connect with Our Guest: https://www.ritasice.com https://www.instagram.com/ritasice/ https://www.facebook.com/RitasItalianIceCompany/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rita's-italian-ice/
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    30 mins
  • 472. Inside the Mind of a Global Hospitality Leader : The Thinking Behind Profitable Restaurants - Marvin Alballi

    472. Inside the Mind of a Global Hospitality Leader : The Thinking Behind Profitable Restaurants - Marvin Alballi
    Jan 14 2026
    A global hospitality leader breaks down what really drives profitable restaurants. In this episode, Roger sits down with Marvin Alballi to unpack the thinking behind high standards, smart training, menu discipline, and guest-first leadership and why getting the fundamentals right is the most strategic move a restaurant operator can make. Restaurant Rockstars Academy Built for restaurant owners who want better margins, trained teams, and systems that actually work. 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com Restaurant Coaching & Consulting Work directly with us to fix margins, improve execution, and build a restaurant that runs without chaos. 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com/consulting 🎙 About the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast Real conversations with operators, chefs, and hospitality leaders on what actually drives profitable restaurants...not theory, not trends. Thank you to our sponsors: • AtlasNova: AtlasNova is like having an AI CMO and COO built into one platform. It connects your POS and marketing data, tells you exactly what matters, and then actually helps execute: campaigns, insights, next best actions, all without adding headcount. Less guessing. Less busywork. Better results. If you want your business to run smarter, not harder, check out AtlasNova at https://www.atlasnova.ai/rockstars and Get 20% off using the code Rockstars20 • Smithfield Culinary serves up perfect proteins for every dish, every daypart like Smithfield’s new ready to eat select bacon, new ground chorizo or the broadest portfolio of pork. When you partner with Smithfield, you serve what you love and your guests will love what you serve. To order or more information go to: https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield
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    38 mins
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