Best Profitability Tips For Restaurants Podcasts (2025)

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🎟️ Our 2026 Live Tour: Tickets on sale 2:00

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Buy tickets to The IPO Tour ( our In-Person Offering) TODAY Austin, TX (2/25): https://tickets.austintheatre.org/13274/13275 Arlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2 Los Angeles, CA (6/3): https://www.squadup.com/events/the-best-one-yet-live Plus 3…

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How to Ride the Tsunami of Change 19:45

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Dr. Mark van Rijmenam talks about his book, "Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change." Mark is ranked the #1 futurist globally and recognized by Salesforce as a leading voice on AI. He helps organizations understand the future, navigate exponential change, and thrive in the Intelligence Age. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host…

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The Prince of Portland: Celebrity Chef Gregory Gourdet 36:29

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When you open a restaurant you've investing in more than a business, you're investing in a community. As we change and evolve as individuals so do our communities and few places more beautifully illustrate this capacity to change more than Portland, Oregon. Today's we chat with, Portland's adopted son, Celebrity Chef Gregory Gourdet. Instead of sta…

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🧙 “Predictable” — Predictions takeover news. Chanel’s subway runway. Trump’s Golden Ticket. +Pantone’s Color of 2026 22:22

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Buy tickets to “The IPO Tour” (our In-Person Offering) TODAY at 10am local time Austin, TX (2/25): https://tickets.austintheatre.org/13274/13275 Arlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2 Los Angeles, CA (6/3): https://www.squadup.com/events/the-best…

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Episode 177 – From Firefighter Mode to Success Mode with Megan Coignard 31:37

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In this episode of The Restaurant Coach Podcast, I sit down with Megan Coignard, owner of Nicolo’s Pizza in Lakewood, Colorado—an independent restaurant operator who was once drowning in chaos, burnout, and the never-ending cycle every owner knows too well: firefighter mode. Two years ago, Megan picked up the phone because she had hit a wall. No mo…

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Office Hours: Influence Fatigue — Why Your Customers Don’t Trust Your Marketing (and What to Do Instead) 8:14

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Dialing In the Guest Experience with Coach Sal Rotolo 44:01

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#504 - Dialing In the Guest Experience with Coach Sal Rotolo ***** 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 ***** Restaurant Coach Sal Rotolo is back, and this time we're taking a…

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🚨 “Sam-mergency” — OpenAI’s Code Red. American Eagle’s Anti-AI. Waymo’s safety report. +Wall Street Wrapped 21:11

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Waymo said their cabs are 90% safer than human-driven cars… then activated “crazy NYC cab mode”. American Eagle surged 15% thanks to Sydney Sweeney… and an Anti-AI pledge. Sam Altman called “Code Red” at OpenAI… because the AI race look like MarioKart. Plus, Spotify Wrapped just came out… so we whipped up Wall Street Wrapped. Tickets on sale **Frid…

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Episode 24: Inside Primo Partners' Off-Premise Playbook with COO Phillip Scotton 38:55

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In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Phillip Scotton, President & COO of Primo Partners—one of the most successful multi-unit, multi-brand franchise operators in the Ben & Jerry's system, and a rapidly growing partner within the Starbucks licensed store network. Phillip shares his remarkable journey from unpaid int…

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👊 “Kirkland vs. Trump” — Costco’s tariff lawsuit. Estée Lauder’s AI perfume. Dell’s $250 donations. +TBOY LIVE TOUR 22:52

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The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering): Tickets on sale this Friday! Feb 25th in Austin, TX: https://tickets.austintheatre.org/13274/13275 Mar 11th in Arlington, VA: https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 Apr 8th in New York, NY: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2 June 3rd in Los Angeles, CA: https://www.squadup.com/events…

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468. How Top Restaurant Operators Master KPIs & Systems That Actually Work - Kristin Albert 29:53

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The systems, KPIs, and leadership habits top operators use to run high-performing restaurants without constant chaos.Learn how top restaurant operators create proactive systems, master the KPIs that matter, and lead teams that deliver five-star guest experiences consistently. In this episode, Kristin from Craveworthy Brands breaks down the operatio…

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Your Tech Is Costing You More Than Labor. Ankit Gupta on Building a System That Actually Makes You Money 1:04:36

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What if the biggest threat to your restaurant isn’t bad food or poor service—but bad tech? That’s the bet Ankit Gupta is making. After shaping food delivery at tech companies globally, he saw a blind spot no one was fixing: restaurant tech was leaving restaurants behind. Now he’s leading the product team at Otter, and his mission is clear: to compl…

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🧘 “Downward-facing diss” — Lulu’s CEO beef. Top Gun’s Traders. Cyber Monday’s AI agents. +Goodwill’s Glam-Up. 22:51

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Lululemon’s Founder is trolling its current CEO… Did Lulu forget how to be cool? 6 of the top 15 crypto-holding zip codes?... They’re military bases. The theme of this Cyber Monday was AI… It’s become a deal-sniffing shopping concierge. Plus, the most viral brand on Giving Tuesday is Goodwill. $LULU $NKE $SPY Morgan Adams Foundation (for the Pauls)…

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Simple Tricks for Growing Revenue with CEO of Frontline Performance Group 35:30

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#503 - Simple Tricks for Growing Revenue with CEO of Frontline Performance Group ***** 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 an…

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1236: Jim Hallers, Founder & Managing Partner of Citizens Grill and Tailgators 3:32:03

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Jim Hallers is owner/co-owner of 8 bars and restaurants in the Magnolia/Woodlands Texas area of Texas. He opened his first restaurant, Tailgators, in 2009 at the age of 46 after a long and successful career in Information Technology. Today, his portfolio includes Citizens Grill, The Republic Grille, Good Charlie's Oyster Bar and Kitchen, 2 distinct…

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⌚ “Watch University” — Rolex’s apprenticeship. Advent Calendar Marketing. Ken Burns’ loooong strategy. +3am Cyber Monday. 19:33

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The Rolex CEO thinks Apple Watch actually helped Rolex sales… We’ll tell ya how Kraft, Dior, & Skims all just launched Advent Calendars?... “Advent Advertising” is the hot new marketing trend. Ken Burns’ “Revolutionary War” documentary proves 1 thing… Loooong can beat TikTok. Plus, there’s a wild new time everyone’s shopping on Cyber Monday… 3am Bu…

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Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience 24:11

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Lamell McMorris talks about his book "The Power to Persist: 8 Simple Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience." Lamell is founder and CEO of Phase 2 Consulting and a nationally recognized entrepreneur and a devoted advocate for equity and community revitalization. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a gu…

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Ellen Yin on Building an Unbreakable Restaurant Culture 33:25

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I believe restaurants have always had a pervasive culture, albeit at times not the healthiest culture. Restaurateur Ellen Yin is out to change that and she’s leading by example. Today we sit down to discuss her unorthodox path through the industry and how in breaking the mold, she’s developed the formula to heal our industry. To learn more about El…

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Office Hours: Stop Fixing Symptoms — The Real Reason Restaurants Burn Out 8:28

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Understanding Personas and Pain Points (ENCORE) 31:33

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#502 - Understanding Personas and Pain Points (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…

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📈 Jim Cramer: Why You Should Never Buy "Normal" Stocks 1:09:17

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Jim Cramer’s new advice ain’t what your parents told you — in fact, he says your mom’s "safe" stocks are a trap. Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money and the "Sultan of Stocks" joins us to break down exactly how you should be investing right now. But this isn't the yelling guy you see on TV or the "Inverse Cramer" meme you see on TikTok. This is Jim i…

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Fun Is Non-Negotiable: Andy Shallal on Culture, Crisis, and Building Restaurants That Save Lives 38:49

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What if the only way to build a restaurant worth running was to make it fun—even in crisis? Andy Shallal didn’t set out to be a restaurateur. He left a stable path in medical science, waited tables to get by, and discovered something powerful: hospitality could be a vehicle for joy, justice, and deep human connection. In this episode, Andy shares h…

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😶‍🌫️🦃 “Green Wednesday” — Cannabis’ Thanksgiving surge. Wicked 2’s PG pop. Warren Buffett’s last letter. +Jack & Nick & Zuck give thanks. 24:38

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The 2nd biggest day of the year for cannabis? Thanksgiving Eve… California Sober has led to “Green Wednesday” Wicked 2 had a huge opening… for the same reason Toy Story did 30 years ago: The PG Economy. Warren Buffett wrote his final Thanksgiving Letter… So we ripped open the envelope for you. Nick & Jack give thanks… and we got Zuck, Jensen, & Tim…

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We Suck at Training, But This is How to Do It Better (ENCORE) 19:04

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#501 - We Suck at Training, But This is How to Do It Better (ENCORE) ***** 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/RestaurantS…

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1235: Dan Weinberger, Founder of Weinberger's Deli 1:53:25

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Dan Weinberger is the Founder of Weinberger's Deli located in Grapevine, Texas. Dan's parents opened and operated 5 deli's in Chicago from 1952 until 2000. Dan worked in his parent's stores growing up and eventually went to culinary school and opened his own deli, Weinberger's Deli, in 2002 in Grapevine, TX. Weinberger's Deli is still going strong …

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🥛 “My Milk$hake” — Gap’s Katseye surge. NFL’s supersonic Eurotrip. Too Good To Go’s Labubu of Leftovers. +TBOY Toys. 22:38

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The Gap stock surged 8% thanks to the Katseye music video… Gap is now a record label. The NFL can finally add 2 teams in Europe… thanks to Boom Supersonic jets. Too Good To Go sells grocery bags of nearly-spoiled food… It’s the Labubu of Leftovers. Plus, we just dropped our wildest merch yet: A Yeti doll (it’s an economic support animal)... snag yo…

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467. Restaurant Operator Systems: Inventory Control, Prime Cost, Labor Tracking & Menu Profit Guide 26:12

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In this Hot Seat episode, Roger breaks down the restaurant operator training systems every owner needs to control costs and increase profit. Learn how to master inventory, prime cost, labor tracking, menu profitability, and team leadership so you can run a more efficient, more profitable restaurant.🔥 Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Disco…

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Strategies for Women for High-Ticket Sales Success 23:28

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Vivian Weyll explores how women can to leverage psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior to achieve lasting sales success. Vivian built and lost businesses in her twenties before discovering success in high-ticket sales. Today, she works with women to leverage psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior to scale businesses to seven and eight f…

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Restaurateur Will Guidara on Delivering Unreasonable Hospitality 37:38

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World-famous restaurateur Will Guidara is back with his latest project — and it’s not a restaurant, it’s a book. Will was made famous by the over the top service he provided at Eleven Madison Park and, as it turns out, there was a method to the madness. In this episode, Will and I sit down to discuss the formulaic way that he set expectations for h…

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🚗 Lyft's Bold New Strategy (with CEO David Risher) 53:26

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Lyft’s comeback story ain't Uber’s playbook — it’s something different. David Risher, Amazon employee #37 and now Lyft’s CEO, joins us to break down the strategy driving Lyft’s turnaround. This guy has a total TBOY vibe, he's doubled Lyft's stock price, and reveals what proposing to his wife taught him about management (no joke). Oh, and this Lyft …

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Office Hours: Firing Isn’t Failure; It’s Maintenance 7:45

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Celebrating Episode 500 with Six Pieces of Wisdom 25:01

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#500 - Celebrating Episode 500 with Six Pieces of Wisdom ***** 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 mo…

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💃 “Destiny’s Chip” — Nvidia’s Beyonce earnings. Budweiser’s BeatBox acquisition. America’s smaller Zestimate. +Pickle Ball Ban 21:51

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Nvidia is carrying the stock market on its back… And just went full-Beyonce with its earnings. We predicted BeatBox would be the drink of the summer… Now AB In-Bev is buying it for $700M. 53% of US homes are worth less than last year… And we’re in a Margaritaville Housing Market. Plus pickleball is about to get its 1st permanent ban… but sometimes …

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Episode 23: Scrappy, Smart & Scaling — Catering Growth with Amanda Quinn of Viva Chicken 34:03

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In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Amanda Quinn, Director of Catering at Viva Chicken—one of the fastest-growing Peruvian rotisserie brands in the U.S. Amanda brings years of experience building off-premise programs across hotels, franchise concepts, and now a multi-unit restaurant group. She shares how Viv…

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🤑 “$2 to Hire Me” — Venmo’s resumés. Raising Cane’s secret sauce. Google’s MJ moment. +Bitcoin Home Heaters. 21:54

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Venmoing your future boss to get a job… that’s the wild new Hiring Hack. Google is the only stock up this week… Because Gemini is having its Michael Jordan Moment. Raising Cane’s secret sauce (literally) is kept in a vault… And it’s protected like a CIA secret. Plus, heat your home with Bitcoin?... Bitcoin Mining Machines are the new fireplace. $PY…

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Mentoring, Shadowing & Sales Training at Your Restaurant 12:02

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In this Running Restaurants Podcast episode, Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars shares practical strategies for training restaurant staff. The discussion covers mentoring and shadowing multiple top performers, cross-training for versatility, and the value of daily pre-shift huddles focused on sales and guest experience. Roger also describes eng…

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From Trauma Surgeon to Taco Tycoon: Mohammad Farraj on Risk, Reinvention, and Experience-First Growth 36:52

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What if the stable path isn’t the right one? Mohammad Farraj was on track to be a trauma surgeon. Instead, he left medicine to launch a taco truck—against family expectations, cultural pressure, and common sense. That truck became Talkin’ Tacos, a fast-casual franchise now operating in seven states. In this episode, Mohammad shares what pushed him …

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🥶 “Extreme Fear”— Bitcoin’s $92k Blizzard. Jeff Bezos un-retires. Meadow Lane’s Grocery Club. +Smell-vertising. 22:17

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Bezos is Co-CEO of the mysterious “Project Prometheus”… his new AI startup treats space like a garage. Meadow Lane just opened the “Erewhon of the East”… $17 smoothies get lines out the door. Bitcoin has fallen 27%, it’s now neg for 2025… because of the Fear & Greed Index. Plus, the newest marketing strategy is “Smell-vertising”... Give billboards …

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How to Increase Check Average with Dessert Sales 13:49

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#499 - How to Increase Check Average with Dessert Sales ***** 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 *****…