Episodes

  • How to Save 30-40% on Your Restaurant Costs - Larry Levine

    How to Save 30-40% on Your Restaurant Costs - Larry Levine
    May 22 2024
    In this episode of The Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger chats with Larry, of P3 Cost Analysts, about how restaurants and hospitality businesses can save significant amounts of money on non-payroll expenses. Larry explains that P3 Cost Analysts specializes in reducing costs for telecom, utilities, waste management, and more—achieving savings from 20% to 40%. The discussion covers the types of clients served, the process of auditing expenses, and the reasons why working with an expert can yield better results than attempting self-audit. Discover how the service leverages extensive experience, inside knowledge, and a proprietary database to negotiate better rates and ensure compliance with vendor contracts. With an impressive 90% success rate in cost reduction, this episode is vital for any restaurant operator looking to maximize profitability while focusing on their core business operations. Tune in to find out how you can benefit from these cost-saving strategies! The Restaurant Profit Maximizer is only $7 and will teach you proven ways to increase profit in your restaurant. Check it out here https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer Thank you to our sponsors: The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Cirrus: Cirrus led digital signs attract attention, bring your business to life & increase customer traffic and sales. Cirrus signs are versatile and allow easy changing of content and displays. Best of all, with cirrus you can subscribe to pay with low monthly payments and no upfront cost. Go to https://try.cirrusled.com/rockstar Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.
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    34 mins
  • 391. The Secret Sauce to Scaling Up in The Restaurant Business - Debbie Roxarzade

    391. The Secret Sauce to Scaling Up in The Restaurant Business - Debbie Roxarzade
    May 16 2024
    In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Debbie Roxarzade, the Founder of Rachel’s Kitchen. Debbie built seven successful restaurants in Los Angeles and then decided to move her restaurant business to Las Vegas. What’s her secret sauce? Listen as Debbie speaks about restaurant business success including: • Key-learnings that made the biggest difference in her 20+ year restaurant career. • Reinventing herself amidst celebrity chefs and thousands of restaurants • The importance of repeat business in a tourist town • Rachel’s company culture, team spirit & formula for success • Today’s restaurant challenges i.e.: labor, cost of goods and shrinking margins. • Training & recognizing staff for top performance. • Cross-promoting your restaurants with multiple locations. For only $7 The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out here https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer Thank you to our sponsors: The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Cirrus: cirrus led digital signs attract attention, bring your business to life and increase customer traffic & sales. Cirrus signs are versatile and allow easy changing of content and displays. Best of all, with cirrus you can subscribe to pay with low monthly payments and no upfront cost. Go to https://try.cirrusled.com/rockstar Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.
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    44 mins
  • 390. Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) is important in your Restaurant - Parsa Riahi

    390. Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) is important in your Restaurant - Parsa Riahi
    May 8 2024
    For just $7, The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out - https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ - Use code podcast15 for 15% off. Episode Page: https://bit.ly/E390RRP This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast features an in-depth discussion with Parsa Riahi, an AI expert, on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the restaurant industry. They explore how AI is revolutionizing logistics, finances, staffing, marketing, pricing, and competitor analysis for restaurants. The conversation highlights practical applications of AI, including demand forecasting, optimizing labor and inventory costs, enhancing customer service, and effectively responding to competition. Additionally, Parsa introduces Dyne, an AI solution designed to streamline restaurant operations and increase profitability. The podcast emphasizes the potential of AI to significantly improve the efficiency, marketing impact, and overall success of restaurants. Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com/ or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ The Birthday Club – Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho Ask Roger a Question or Share a Restaurant story with us: https://www.speakpipe.com/RestaurantRockstars
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    40 mins
  • 389. The Power of a Brand in Building Your Business - Steve Shlemon

    389. The Power of a Brand in Building Your Business - Steve Shlemon
    May 1 2024
    The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ 👉 Show Notes: https://bit.ly/E389RRP This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast features an in-depth conversation with Steve Shlemon, the President of and a key figure behind the successful restaurant chain, Ford's Garage. Born out of a passion for the Ford Motor Company's rich history, Ford's Garage melds the worlds of automotive nostalgia with culinary delight, creating a unique dining experience that appeals to a broad audience. Steve shares his journey from his early days in the restaurant industry in Chicago to the conceptualization and fruition of Ford's Garage. The discussion delves into the brand's origins, its partnership and licensing agreement with the Ford Motor Company, and the innovative strategies employed to enhance customer experience and maintain brand relevancy. Steve also talks about the challenges of the restaurant business, including navigating the labor market, leveraging technology to improve service efficiency, and the importance of local marketing and community engagement. Listen, I’ve been talking about our Restaurant Profit Maximizer… it’s a powerful course that can immediately boost your restaurant’s bottom line! For just $7, The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out here https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer Thank you to our sponsors: 🌟 The Birthday Club – Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ 🌟 Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 🌟 Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ 🔗 Connect with our guest: • https://fordsgarageusa.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/fordsgarageusa/ • https://www.facebook.com/FordsGarageUSA/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/fords-garage/ 🔗 Connect with Restaurant Rockstars on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1
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    55 mins
  • 388. Restaurant Pricing Strategies and Tipping - Jean-Manuel Izaret

    388. Restaurant Pricing Strategies and Tipping - Jean-Manuel Izaret
    Apr 24 2024
    The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant: https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast features a comprehensive discussion with Jean-Manuel Izaret, a pricing strategy expert, on the nuances of pricing strategy and tipping in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Episode Show Notes: https://bit.ly/E388RRP Connect with Our Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izaret/ Thank you to our sponsors: 🌟 The Birthday Club – Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ 🌟 Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ 🌟 Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com/ or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 🌟 The National Restaurant Association Show: the biggest show in food service. Register now and get $55 off the current show rate using promo code PODCAST24 at https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com Promotional offer expires on May 16. (Offer is redeemable through online registration and is only valid for operators. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and does not apply to current 2024 show registrants. Non exhibiting suppliers are subject to a higher badge rate.)
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    54 mins
  • 387. The Power of an Effective Restaurant Leader - Jason Brooks

    387. The Power of an Effective Restaurant Leader - Jason Brooks
    Apr 16 2024
    In this episode Jason Brooks and I discuss the importance of hospitality, leadership, and company culture in the restaurant industry. Jason emphasizes the role of accountability, the significance of onboarding, and the power of coaching in building effective teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences. They also touch on the challenges faced by the industry post-pandemic, the importance of soft skills, and strategies for recovery and building a stronger hospitality culture. 🌟 The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out - https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits 🌟 Connect with our guest: Twitter: @2LeadNSucceed Instagram: @2LeadNSucceed LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-e-brooks Website: www.jasonebrooks.com Website Book Link: https://www.jasonebrooks.com/everyleader 🌟 Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com/ or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. The National Restaurant Association Show: the biggest show in food service. Register now and get $55 off the current show rate using promo code PODCAST24 at https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com - Promotional offer expires on May 16. (Offer is redeemable through online registration and is only valid for operators. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and does not apply to current 2024 show registrants. Non exhibiting suppliers are subject to a higher badge rate.) The Birthday Club – Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/
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    46 mins
  • 386. Tragedy to Triumph: Perseverance, Leadership & Restaurant Success - Anne Beiler

    386. Tragedy to Triumph: Perseverance, Leadership & Restaurant Success - Anne Beiler
    Apr 10 2024
    In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Anne Beiler, the founder of international restaurant success story “Auntie Anne’s Pretzels”. Anne learned the meaning of hard work, integrity, and persistence at an early age, but had many moments of doubt and lack of confidence. Despite all odds and immense personal tragedy, Anne rose above her challenges to create a global empire. Listen as Anne shares her story of restaurant success including: • How she overcame heartbreak, the limits of an 8th grade education, no money, and no business plan to create huge restaurant success • Instilling values and recognizing your people’s talents and successes • The true meaning of leadership • How one word “Light” created a powerful restaurant culture • Marketing mistakes that led to greater successes • Marketing product quality with “sampling” to drive business • Advice on growing from 1 location to 5 and even more • Your team delivering great guest experiences are what it’s about Whether you’re running a single location, adding locations, or creating your own empire, Anne’s approach is more than inspiring. Don’t miss this episode! Listen, would you spend less than the cost of a fancy beer on boosting your restaurant profit? That’s right for just $7, our Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out - https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits and then go Rock YOUR Profits and YOUR Restaurant! Roger Connect with our guest: • Facebook: Auntie Anne Beiler • Instagram: @auntieanne • website: https://auntieannebeiler.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. Go to www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. The National Restaurant Association Show: the biggest show in food service. Register now and get $55 off the current show rate using promo code PODCAST24 at www.nationalrestaurantshow.com Promotional offer expires on May 16. (Offer is redeemable through online registration and is only valid for operators. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and does not apply to current 2024 show registrants. Non exhibiting suppliers are subject to a higher badge rate.) Tock: Increase restaurant sales, optimize guest throughput, and boost customer engagement all on one seamless platform. Request a demo at https://www.joinTOCK.com/podcast Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 385. Restaurant Success – The Key to Thriving in This Business - Jim Collins

    385. Restaurant Success – The Key to Thriving in This Business - Jim Collins
    Apr 2 2024
    In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jim Collins, the owner of Town Kitchen and Grill in California. Jim wasn’t born from the restaurant business, but he certainly has a way with running a successful restaurant and leading his employees to greatness! Listen as Jim shares his story, failures, successes, and his philosophy on running a great restaurant including: • Valuable lessons learned from his tech career that he applies to his restaurant daily • His passion of building a great restaurant and recognizing his people’s successes • The true meaning of leadership • Early restaurant experiments, failed ideas, and ultimate successes • Necessary technology that fills seats • The importance of knowing your restaurant numbers and tracking “kpi’s” • The guest experience is what it’s all about • If it’s not fun anymore, why do it? Whether you’re running a single location or building a national chain, Jim’s approach is a model to be followed. And his restaurant employees really love his free-meal policy! Don’t miss this episode! Show Notes - https://bit.ly/E385RRP Listen, would you spend less than the cost of a fancy beer on boosting your restaurant profit? That’s right for just $7, my Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out - https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits and then go Rock YOUR Profits and YOUR Restaurant! Roger Thank you to our sponsors: The National Restaurant Association Show: the biggest show in food service. Register now and get $55 off the current show rate using promo code PODCAST24 at www.nationalrestaurantshow.com Promotional offer expires on May 16. (Offer is redeemable through online registration and is only valid for operators. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and does not apply to current 2024 show registrants. Non exhibiting suppliers are subject to a higher badge rate.) Tock: Increase restaurant sales, optimize guest throughput, and boost customer engagement all on one seamless platform. Request a demo at https://www.joinTOCK.com/podcast Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ Popmenu: For a limited time only, popmenu is offering our listeners $100 off your first month plus an unchanging lifetime rate. FREE Demo: https://www.popmenu.com/rockstars The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/
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    1 hr and 3 mins