Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore (general)

Nick Yee is the COO and Partner at Bean Restaurant Group. Nick grew up in the industry in his parents' restaurants in western Massachusetts alongside his siblings. He got a business degree and worked as a claims adjuster in Cambridge, MA before realizing he wanted to be back in the restaurants with the family business. His brother, Edison Yee, is the CEO and was featured on episode #1064! The Bean Restaurant Group oversees 16 restaurants across five concepts today.

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US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025

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Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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  • Email: nick@beanrg.com

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Today's guest is Emeritus Faculty of The Hotel School of Cornell University, Stephani Robson. Until her recent retirement, Dr. Stephani Robson was a member of the faculty at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration for almost 30 years, where she taught literally thousands of students and executives about development and planning for hotels and restaurants. Prior to joining academia, she designed commercial kitchens for just about every kind of operation: restaurants, hotels, airports, hospitals, universities, and more.

This workshop covers part 2 of our 3-part series about FOH Layout Engineering. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version here. Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions!

Want more Stephani Robson? Head to www.restaurantunstoppable.com/stephanirobson to get the Stephani Robson Playlist and a link to schedule your one-on-one call with Stephani.

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Today's sponsors:

US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. 

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

Guest contact info: 

  • Email: skr4@cornell.edu

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Direct download: 1166_Robson_FOH_part_2_PODCAST_2_mixdown.mp3
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Scott Lawton is a Co-Founder, former CEO, and Chairman at Bartaco. We have previously featured Andy Pforzheimer, co-founder of Bartaco (episode #829), and Anthony Valleta, President of Bartaco (episode #976) on Restaurant Unstoppable. Scott is from Atlanta originally and attended culinary school before working for industry giants such as Drew Nieporent at Tribeca Grill in NYC. Today, there are 35 Bartaco restaurants across the US.

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Today's sponsors:

US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. 

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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  • https://bartaco.com/

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Direct download: Scott_Lawton_PODCAST_2_mixdown.mp3
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Today's guest is Emeritus Faculty of The Hotel School of Cornell University, Stephani Robson. Until her recent retirement, Dr. Stephani Robson was a member of the faculty at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration for almost 30 years, where she taught literally thousands of students and executives about development and planning for hotels and restaurants. Prior to joining academia, she designed commercial kitchens for just about every kind of operation: restaurants, hotels, airports, hospitals, universities, and more.

This workshop covers part 1 of our 3-part series about FOH Layout Engineering. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version here. Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions!

Want more Stephani Robson? Head to www.restaurantunstoppable.com/stephanirobson to get the Stephani Robson Playlist and a link to schedule your one-on-one call with Stephani.

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Today's sponsors:

US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. 

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

Guest contact info: 

  • Email: skr4@cornell.edu

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Direct download: Stephani_Robson_FOH_part_1_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Will Gilson is the Executive Chef and Partner at Cambridge Street Hospitality Group, based in Cambridge, MA. Will started as a cook in Boston at the age of 15 and has never left the industry. He attended culinary school and then travelled the world to learn about cooking in various cities. He opened his first restaurant with a partner in 2012 called Puritan and Company and now has 8 concepts in and around the Boston area.

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US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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Direct download: Will_Gilson_PODCAST_2_mixdown.mp3
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This is a very special episode. We are showcasing some of the amazing benefits of joining the live events over at Restaurant Unstoppable Network. Eric and two network members are joined by Dillas CEO Kyle Gordon for some mentoring on scaling a QSR business. Want to join the live events to ask the experts your questions and gain valuable knowledge and mentorship? Click here: restaurantunstoppable.com/live 

As a student at the University of Texas, Kyle Gorden developed a romance…with quesadillas. In 2006, At the age of 23, Kyle decided to pursue his dream to open his own restaurant– not just any restaurant– a quesadilla restaurant. He did what I would advise anyone to do; he sought out a mentor and employment with a high-performing restaurant team. For Kyle, the high-performing team was Raising Cane's. Kyle went on to spend 7 years with Raising Cane's before leaving to open his dream quesadilla restaurant, Dillas in 2013. Today, there are 11 Dillas locations, with plans to have 27 by the end of 2025.

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Today's sponsors:

US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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Direct download: 1162_Kyle_Gordon_WS_PODCAST__mixdown.mp3
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Tom Boucher is the CEO and Owner of Great NH Restaurants. Tom was previously on the show for episode 108 back in 2015. Tom became the CEO of Great NH Restaurants in 2004 and bought out the then owners in 2007 to become an owner and partner. Today, Great NH Restaurants has 9 restaurants all in New Hampshire under its ownership and operation, including T-BONES and Copper Door.

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Today's sponsors:

US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025

Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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Direct download: Tome_Boucher_PODCAST_2_mixdown.mp3
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Michelle Corry is the Co-Founder and Owner of 555, Petite Jacqueline, and 555North. Michelle graduated from Boston University with a Hospitality Management degree and headed out to San Francisco to work FOH in breweries there. She met her husband (and business) partner while there and worked at places such as The French Laundry in her early career. Eventually, in 2003, Michelle and her husband opened their own restaurant, 555, in Portland, Maine. They then opened a second restaurant, Petite Jacqueline, in 2011. Both restaurants have since closed. Today they are partners in 555North, a reimagining of 555, in Brunswick, Maine. They are also doing consulting.

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Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

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  • Email: michelle2337@gmail.com

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Direct download: 1160_Michelle_Corry_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Tom Barthelmes is the Chef and Co-Owner of Finestkind in Saco, Maine. Tom grew up in New Hampshire and knew he wanted to be a chef in his very early teens. He attended the Culinary Institute of America in NY. In school he met his wife and business partner, Victoria. He worked in NYC for three years after graduating in such restaurants as Per Se. He then moved to the Portland, Maine area to work in more restaurants and eventually open his own, Finestkind, in Spetember of 2024. 

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Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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Direct download: 1159_Tom_Barthelmes_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Haven Hot Chicken was previously featured on the show for episode 1151 when Jason Sobocinski, President and Co-Owner of Haven Hot Chicken, was a guest! All three of our guests today are co-owners of Haven hot chicken today. Haven Hot chicken is a hot chicken concept based in New Haven, CT with 9 locations. Etkin Tekin is the CEO, Craig Sklar is the CIO, and Rob LaTronica is the CGO! 

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Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

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Direct download: 1158_Haven_Hot_Chicken_PODCAST.mp3
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Damian Sansonetti is the Chef and Co-Owner of Chaval and Ugly Duckling, both located in Portland, ME. Damian is the husband of previous guest Ilma Lopez, who was featured on episodes 1148 and 1156. Damian's father was a chef and he grew interested in the profession while in college. He attended Pennsyvania Culinary Institute and quickly began working in well-known restaurants and for high profile restaurateurs in NYC, such as Daniel Boulud and Myriad Restaurant Group. He and Ilma married in 2009 and they decided to move to Portland to open their first restaurant in 2013. Today, they own Ugly Duckling and Chaval. 

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Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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  • Chaval website: https://www.chavalmaine.com
  • Ugly Duckling website: https://www.uglyducklingmaine.com

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Direct download: Damian_Sansonetti_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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This is a very special round table conversation with 4 restaurant owners in the Portland, Maine area. Eric sits down with Piage Gould, owner of Central Provitions, Tipo, and Finestkind, Ilma Lopez, owner of Chaval and Ugly Duckling, Michelle Corry, owner of Fifty Five-Five, and Theresa Chan, owner of Empire Chinese Kitchen. They will be dscussing the importance of finding a group friends/mentors to discuss problems and solutions, as well as brainstorm ways to move into the future intentionally within the restaurant industry. 

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Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

Contact the guests:

  • Paige Gould: http://www.central-provisions.com -OR- http://www.tiporestaurant.com 
  • Ilma Lopez: https://www.chavalmaine.com -OR- https://www.uglyducklingmaine.com
  • Michelle Corry: https://www.555-north.com
  • Theresa Chan: https://www.portlandempire.com

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Direct download: Further_Together_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Paige Gould is the Co-Owner of Central Provisions, Tipo, and Finestkind, all located in or near Portland, Maine. Paige was previously on the show for episode 547 back in 2018, when she only owned Central Provisions and Tipo. In September of 2024, she and her husband/partner opened their newest venture, Finestkind.

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Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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Direct download: Paige_Gould_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Emily Curry is the Co-Founder, GM, and Head of Marketing at Big Trouble, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Emily began working in restaurants in the early 2010's, when she was in her very early 20's. She worked at Southern Prohibition, a brewery in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and became their CEO from 2018-2022 when she and her 4 partners began the process of opening Big Trouble. Big Trouble is to day just over 1 year old! 

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Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here’s what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports

Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.  

Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

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Direct download: Emily_Curry_PODCAST_2_mixdown.mp3
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Robert St. John grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. At age 19, Robert entered the restaurant industry at a delicatessen where he became the manager. During his very first shift at that job, he decided that he wanted to make restaurants his career. After struggling with substance abuse in his early adulthood, Robert got completely clean in 1983 and went to school to study the industry and in 1987 he opened his first restaurant, The Purple Parrot, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He opened that restaurant with 2 other partners, and he believes partnerships are the right way to go toward success in this industry, still to this day. His restaurant group, New South Restaurant Group, now has 7 unique concepts throughout Mississippi. This is Robert's second time on the Restaurant Unstoppable show, previously he joined us for episode 923.

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Fred Langley is the CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro. Fred got his first job in the restaurant industry at the age of 12 as a dishwasher. He worked his way up the ranks and became a restaurateur, opening his first restaurant at the age of 27. He opened his second restaurant only 4 years later. Fred joined Restaurant Systems Pro, formerly known as The Restaurant Expert, in 2004, and became the company's CEO in 2006. 

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Jason Sobocinski is the Co-Owner and President of Haven Hot Chicken. Jason grew up loving food and business. He got two degrees, travelled the world, then returned to New Haven, his hometown, and opened his first business in 2008. He then opened several businesses over the years, partnered with various people who operated those businesses, and in 2020, he opened Haven Hot Chicken in New Haven, Connecticut. From 2020-2024 he opened 4 locations. In the year of 2024, he opened 5 more.

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David Vargas was previously on the show for episode 755 back in 2020. David Vargas is a chef who co-owns Vida Cantina, a Mexican restaurant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He is also a partner in Ore Nell's, a Texas BBQ restaurant in Kittery, ME with a brand new location in Biddeford, ME. David is also the Vice President of a non-profit called Cultivate.

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Deb Simmons went studied nutritional science and biology in college and went on to work with Americorps and the Peace Corps. When she left those jobs, she started working in restaurants in the seacoast NH area. She worked for Row 34 and became a GM and then for The Green Elephant, becoming a GM there as well. Then, in 2019, she started cake. vegan bakery.

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Ilma Lopez is from Venezuela and moved to the US in 2001 to go to school. She ended up going to culinary school in NYC and worked there for high profile chefs like Daniel Boulud and others. She worked in Spain for a year and then worked a cruise ship for a year as well. She and her husband moved to 2011 and opened their first restaurant, Piccolo, in 2013. She then opened Chaval and closed Piccolo in 2020. Ugly Duckling was opened in 2023. The two restaurants gross 2 million in revenue.

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Terry O'Brien is the owner of The Red Parka Pub in Glen, New Hampshire. The Red Parka is a 53 year old restaurant housed in a building from the 1800s in the White Mountains of NH with 250 seats during peak season and does about 600 dinner per night. Terry took over the business from her father in 2000. Her family has previously owned 5 restaurants over the years but today just the original remains as the rest have been sold. 

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Genn Anzaldi is the Co-Owner of J-Town Deli & Country Store in Jackson Village, New Hampshire. She is also the Director of Marketing of The Valley Originals. The Valley Originals is a group of restaurants in the Mount Washington Valley who banded together in the mid-80s to repel the invasion of big chain restaurants from their area of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. J-Town Deli & Country Store was purchased by Genn and her husband in 2004 and is not doing 900,000 in gross revenue with 23 seats. 

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Dick Delaney is the Owner of Delaney's Hole in the Wall located in North Conway, New Hampshire. Dick Delaney originally wanted to open a ski and snowboard shop in NH but started working in restaurants in the White Mountains area around 1981. In the late 80s, he and his wife decided they wanted to open a restaurant instead. Delaney's opened in 1994 is brings in over 4 million in total gross with a 15% profit. They currently own the restaurant building and both neighboring buildings. Delaney's is also a member of The Valley Originals

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Chef Keith Sarasin is an award-winning chef, 4x author, and owner of Aatma. Keith Sarasin was previously on the show back in 2020. Chef Keith Sarasin is currently operating, along with Chef Chris Viaud, the Farmer's Table, which has been going for 13 years now. Chef Keith is also currently working on a documentary! He is based in southern New Hampshire. 

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Chef Justin Walker is the chef and partner at Walkers Maine. Justin was a D1 racing skier while simultaneously working in restaurants. While is school and still racing, he decided to switch focus over to cooking. He went to culinary school and ended up working at Arrows in Ogunquit, ME for 15 years. He then moved on to Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, ME and worked there for 5 years. Later, he and his wife and 4 other partners opened Walkers Maine in Cape Neddick, ME. 

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Michael and Siobhán Sindoni are the owners of Wayside Tavern, located in Portland, Maine. Michael and Siobhán met while working in a restaurant in D.C. They eventually got married and worked together in the restaurant scene in Dallas before moving to Portland, Maine. They continued to work in restaurants while settling in Portland before opening Wayside Tavern in 2021.

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Gregg Sessler is the Chef/Owner of Oddfellows Tavern in South Berwick, Maine. This is Gregg's 2nd time on the show. His first episode was number 06, way back in the beginning of Restaurant Unstoppable. Back then, Gregg owned Cava in Portsmouth, NH, an elevated dining experience. In 2020, Gregg opened Oddfellows Tavern, an 80+ seat restaurant with wood-fire pizza. Gregg officially left Cava in 2023 and now focuses solely on Oddfellows.

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Brett Wintersteen is the Chef/Owner of HiFi BURRITOS in Dover, NH. Brett grew up in Rhode Island, working restaurants since he was 15, but went to school at UNH in Durham, NH. He got a job after college at Margarita's, a successful local Mexican chain in the northeast. He then moved on to Dos Amigos. Dos Amigos is a much-loved burrito joint with a handful of locations in New Hampshire. Dos Amigos closed down one of its locations and Brett stepped in with a Dos business partner to continue making high quality mexican meals. What started as Dos Mexican Eats became HiFi BURRITOS, which serves Dover, NH today with a brick and mortar, pop ups, and catering.

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Emshika Alberini is the Chef/Owner of Chang Thai Cafe and The Catch, both in Littleton, NH. Emshika moved to the US from Thailand in 2000 looking to become a professor, but ended up in corporate America until 2006 when she decided she wanted to open a restaurant. She opened Chang Thai Cafe in 2008 in Littleton, where her then husband and she lived. She has since opened The Catch, also in Littleton, and she has invested in real estate. Emshika makes all her business moves, especially the real estate side of things, with the idea of helping her town and community. Today she owns 2 restaurants and 4 buildings. 

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Alex Wight is the owner of Crown Jewel, located on Great Diamond Island off the coast of Portland, Maine. Alex's first job was a busser at age 14. She wanted to work for a food magazine, but entered culinary school instead. She worked for Daniel Boulud at DB Bistro in NYC and then worked in a restaurant in Spain for about a year. She returned to NYC and worked in several high end restaurants for accomplished chefs until 2013 when she started a dinner series in Maine. In 2016, she opened Crown Jewel.

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Emmett Soldati is the Owner of Teatotaller. Emmett was living in London when he realized his hometown, that of Somersworth, NH, deserved some of the luxuries of a place as big and diverse as London. He returned to his hometown and decided, in 2011, to open a tea and coffee shop/cafe. In 2013, his first Teatotaller location opened. After moving the original location a few times, it has settled now in Concord, NH. Less than a year ago, Emmett opened location 2 in Dover, NH. 

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Krista Cole is the sole owner of Sur Lie in Portland, ME, and Gather in Yarmouth, ME. She is the co-owner of Catface Cafe in Biddeford, ME. Prior to owning restaurants, Krista had a nursing career. She left that career in 2013 and opened Sur Lie in Portland in 2014. Later on, she took over ownership of Gather, located in Yarmouth, ME. This year she opened Catface Cafe with fellow owner and full-time operator, Tyler VanScoy. 

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John Burns is the Executive Director of SOS Recovery Community Organization, based in Rochester, NH. John was in executive sales prior to helping start SOS Recovery back in 2016. He started as a volunteer and soon became the Executive Director. John headed the project of opening Fold'd and brought on Mark, previously featured on episode #1134, a few months after opening, back in 2022. 

Mark Segal is the GM and Chef at Fold’d Community Diner. Fold’d is, from their website, “a part of SOS Recovery community Organization. Our mission is to bring high quality dining options and workforce opportunities for those in recovery from problematic drug or alcohol use, previously incarcerated, and/or justice involved.” Mark got his start at his father’s 250 seat theater/restaurant in Connecticut. He became the chef and manager there from 1986-1992. He then went on to the C.I.A. in NYC. He worked in high level fine dining restaurants for very notable chefs in NYC and LA and moved up to Portsmouth, NH for his first Executive Chef position at the prestigious One Hundred Club. He then moved on to be a Corporate Chef at the legacy hospitality group Tinios, overseeing the 40 plus year old Galley Hatch and Popovers. Mark then opened his own restaurant, called Gracy in 2020 and closed it in 2023. In 2024, he became the GM and Chef at Fold’d.

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Mark Segal is the GM and Chef at Fold’d Community Diner. Fold’d is, from their website, “a part of SOS Recovery community Organization. Our mission is to bring high quality dining options and workforce opportunities for those in recovery from problematic drug or alcohol use, previously incarcerated, and/or justice involved.” Mark got his start at his father’s 250 seat theater/restaurant in Connecticut. He became the chef and manager there from 1986-1992. He then went on to the C.I.A. in NYC. He worked in high level fine dining restaurants for very notable chefs in NYC and LA and moved up to Portsmouth, NH for his first Executive Chef position at the prestigious One Hundred Club. He then moved on to be a Corporate Chef at the legacy hospitality group Tinios, overseeing the 40 plus year old Galley Hatch and Popovers. Mark then opened his own restaurant, called Gracy in 2020 and closed it in 2023. In 2024, he became the GM and Chef at Fold’d.

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Evan Hennessey is the Chef and Owner of Stages and The Living Room, both located in a gorgeous old mill building in Dover, New Hampshire. Chef Evan was previously on the show for episode 8 and episode 748. Stages serves "Progressive New England cuisine" and is a tasting menu experience. The Living Room opened in 2022 as a cocktail bar in the same building, and has expanded the number of seats for guests. Even has also recently created a new and progressive staging program!

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  • Website for Stages: https://www.stages-dining.com/
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Caitlin McGrath-Levesque is the Co-Founder of Red’s Good Vibes, based in Portsmouth, NH. Red’s Good Vibes is a non-profit food truck providing free meals all over New England. It was established in 2019 by Caitlin and her brother and sister. The organization operates two food trucks and helps establish “community fridges” in several towns throughout New England.

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John Bushnell is the Owner and Pub Director at The June Cork Pub in Dover, NH. Until recently, John was working in health and fitness at health clubs. He decided one day to open a British-style pub where soccer fans could come together and watch all the games. In 2018 he began learning all he could about restaurant ownership and management and business ownership. In 2020, he opened The June Cork Pub and is in his 5th year of business.

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Anthony Carbone is the Owner of Epicureo Pizza in Newburyport, MA. From 2010-2017 Tony worked as a private chef, taught cooking, and did catering. In 2017 he started his own mobile pizza catering business. Finally, in 2023, he opened Epicureo Pizza in Newburyport. Epicureo is a phone-less, carry-out-only, serve until the food is gone, pizza shop open only Tuesday-Friday.

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Lee Frank is the Chef/Owner of Otis and Lee Frank's. This is his second time on the show! He was previously featured on episode 766 when only Otis was open. Now, he has 2 Lee Frank's locations. Otis, a fine dining establishment located in Exeter, NH, is now 8 years old. Lee Frank's is a fast casual burger joint with locations in Wells and South Berwick, Maine. A third location is currently being developed in Exeter! 

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Dave Hausman is the Owner of Big Dave's Bagels & Deli in North Conway, New Hampshire. Dave got his start in a deli at the age of 14 while growing up in NYC. He went off to college and worked in a warehouse and as security for concert venues. He then got into wine, working with giants like Drew Nieporent and Thomas Keller. In 1989, he opened a restaurant in Monroe, NY, north of the city. He sold that restaurant in 2006 and moved to New Hampshire where he opened a burrito place that closed soon after. In 2010, he opened Big Dave's, which is open 7 days a week (and very busy) and has a catering division. 

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Tony Callendrello is the owner of Vino E Vivo in Exeter, NH. Check out episode #1122 with Tony's Chef/Partner Paul Callahan. Tony worked as a COO in a very successful energy business until he almost retired. Almost. In 2018, in his 60s and having never worked in hospitality, Tony opened Vini E Vivo. It began as a wine bar and quickly became a highly sought after fine dining restaurant. The Vino E Vivo team is currently building out the floor above their restaurant to become a cocktail bar!

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Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

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Taryn Merrill is the Chef/Owner of Fresh AF Bakeshop in Plaistow, NH. Trayn decided she wanted to bake and decorate cakes when she was just 14 years old. She went off to Johnson & Wales in Providence, RI, and got jobs in various settings until the COVID-19 pandemic when she started baking and selling banana bread out of her house. Business quickly picked up until she opened a 600 square foot location in Kingston, NH. That location eventually did 1 million dollars in revenue operating only 4 days per week. In 2024 she moved the business to its current location, a 2,000 square foot space in Plaistow, NH where employs 10 people and still only operates 4 days per week. 

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Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

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Tim O'Brien is the Chef/Owner of Cornicello in Exeter, NH. Tim was a teacher until 2009 when he started selling home made pasta at farmer's markets. He was successful selling his pasta, so in 2010 he opened his first restaurant in Brunswick, ME. He opened a second location in 2013 and closed his first location a year later. Then, in 2019, he opened Cornicello in Exeter and soon after closed his second Brunswick restaurant. Today, Cornicello is consistently booked 1.5-2 months in advance. 

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Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

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  • Website: https://www.ilcornicello.com/

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Jonathan Blakeslee is the Owner of White Heron Tea and Coffee based in Portsmouth, NH. Jonathan was previously on the show for episode 417 back in 2017. Since then, White heron has opened a second location in Eliot, ME, just 10 minutes from Portsmouth, NH. 

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Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

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  • Website: https://www.whiteherontea.com

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Arlin Smith is a Partner at Big Tree Hospitality in Portland, Maine. Arlin was previously a guest on Restaurant Unstoppable back in 2018 for episode 545. Check that episode out to learn about his back story. Big Tree Hospitality currently consists of Eventide, Honey Paw, Big Tree Commissary, Big Tree Catering, and Little Spruce Bakery.

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Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

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  • Email Arlin: arlin@bigtreehospitality.com

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Chef Paul Callahan is the Executive Chef and a Partner at Vino E Vivo in Exeter, NH. Chef Paul was previously on the show in 2015 for episode 135! Chef Paul left Brine and Ceia in Newburyport, MA, two restaurants he was running, in 2019 because he was feeling burnt out. He then attempted to turn his homestead into a farm-to-table restaurant/kitchen and permaculture. When those plans fell through, he ended up back in kitchens. He eventually landed at Vino E Vivo as Executive Chef. Since starting there in 2019, he has increased revenue 4x. 

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Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

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  • Website: https://www.vinoevivo.com/
  • Instagram: @vinoevivo_nh

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Gloria Varney is the Chef/owner of Nezinscot Farm in Turner, Maine. Gloria and her husband Gregg bought Nezinscot Farm from Gregg’s parents in 1987. She went to school to learn about comunity health education and soon realized the farm was where she could best carry this out with her community. She started working at the farm in as a fiber artist with fiber producing animals, and since then it has grown to everything from a kitchen to a cafe to a farm store to a classroom for her community.

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Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

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Ari Weinzweig is a Co-Founding Partner at Zingerman's Community of Business. Zingerman's Deli was the first business opened by Ari and his business partner, back in 1982. Today there are 9 locations under various concepts today, as well as wholesale online and in-store. Ari is also the author of 4 books, covering building a great business, leadership, managing ourselves, and the power of beliefs in business. He recently released a new pamphlet all about Dignity. Today, we will be discussing his thesis and thoughts on Dignity. This is Ari's 3rd time on the show! 

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Contact the guest:

  • Website: https://www.zingermans.com
  • Get the books HERE!
  • Email: ari@zingermans.com

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Lisa Schultz is a Partner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, MI. Lisa started working in restaurants throughout high school and returned to them after college. She worked as a server in a high end seafood restaurant in Ann Arbor before landing a job as a server at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in 2004 in her mid-20s. After five years there she became a manager in 2009 and is now a Partner. Zingerman’s started in 1982 as a deli and now consists of 9 brick and mortar locations across various concepts.

Lisa's recommended tools/services from today's episode:

  • Meez: Culinary solutions - For chefs, by chefs.

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • On the web: https://www.zingermansroadhouse.com

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Ron Macklin is the CVO of Macklin Connection, which focuses on professional development and connection, and he is the author of Everyone is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing, as well as the host of The Story in Your Head podcast. In this episode, Ron will present the 7 steps to becoming a better connector.

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Email: ron@macklinconnection.com
  • Website: https://www.macklinconnection.com/

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Jon Schlegel is the Founder of Snooze A.M. Eatery and Attimo Wine. Jon Schlegel started in restaurants at the age of 14 and later went on to earn a business degree in hospitality from University of Denver. He worked for the best operators in fine dining until he got the idea for Snooze A.M. Eatery in 2001 and wrote up his business plan. He didn't secure funding and open his first Snooze location in 2006. He quickly scaled the concept and hired his first CEO in 2012. Today, there are 71 Snooze locations in 9 states. Attimo Wine opened in 2020.

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Contact the guest:

  • Snooze A.M. Eatery website: https://www.snoozeeatery.com/
  • Attimo Wine website: https://www.attimowine.com/

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Sean Neves, David Chon, and Scott Gardner are Partners at Water Witch, Bar Nohm, and Remora, all in Salt Lake City, UT. Sean and Scott started working together in 2012 and a plan to open a bar soon began to form. In 2016, they opened Water Witch, located next door to Nohm, owned and operated by David Chon. They all decided to join forces and become partners in both businesses and opened up Bar Nohm in 2023. In 2022, they bought an old dive bar which they are turning into Remora. 

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Contact the guest:

  • Website: https://waterwitchbar.com/

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John Platt is the Co-Owner and Chef at Midway Mercantile in Midway, Utah. John started cooking as a child but grew up to be a principle at a boarding school. While holding that job, he began cooking for students in dorms, and found he really enjoyed it. In his late 30s, he switched careers and started working at his favorite restaurant in Seattle as a waiter and bartender. He soon became manager and opened his first restaurant in 2000, which lasted until 2017. He then moved to Midway, Utah and bought a 2nd gen restaurant space, converted and remodeled it, and opened Midway Mercantile. 

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • On the web: https://www.midwaymercantile.com/
  • Email: john@midwaymercantile.com

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Erika Esparza and Carly Young are the Co-CEOs of Yogurt Mill. Erika's parents met in 1978 and 6 years later, in 1984, they opened their first Yogurt Mill location in the Modesto, CA area.  They then opened their second location in 1989, with a third following in 1993. In 2004, location 4 appeared. In 2009, Erika officially joined the family business. Since then, the company has opened a commissary kitchen where they make products for wholesale/packaged goods sales, and they have begun operating 2 food trucks. Their goal is to open at least 7-8 locations within California. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Our purpose is to inspire happiness in everything we do."

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Carmen Toledo is the Front of House Operations Manager and 1 of 4 Co-Owners of Toledo's Mexican Restaurant in Fresno, CA. Carmen's father, Sam Toledo, immigrated to the US in the 1970s from Mexico. He started working in restaurants and eventually helped open a Mexican restaurant that he helped quickly scale to 3 locations. When he was denied equity in that business, he left to open his own restaurant, Toledo's, in 1991. Carmen is Sam's second child and she began working at the family restaurant when she was 13. She left to work at Starbuck's and gain knowledge and experience from a large, efficient franchise and returned, along with her brother, to work full time in Toledo's around 2008. There are currently 2 Toledo's locations with a third location currently being built out. The Toledo's goal is 10 restaurants in 10 years. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "If the plan isn't working, change the plan but not the goal."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Scaling
  • Leadership
  • Partnerships
  • Labor
  • The MASSIVE benefits of Restaurant Systems Pro!
  • Tech stack
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Meredith Sandland is the CEO of Empower Delivery and the co-author of 2 books, Delivering The Digital Restaurant: Your Roadmap To The Future Of Food , and Delivering The Digital Restaurant: The Path to Digital Maturity, both co-authored with Carl Osbourne. Prior to co-authoring those books, Meredith spent two decades in consulting, corporate strategy, and restaurant development. After Building 1,000+ restaurants the Chief Development Officer at Yum! Brands’ Taco Bell, Meredith observed that the on-demand economy was starting to affect restaurants. Meredith joined ghost kitchen start-up, Kitchen United as employee #4 to create their business model, raise initial capital, and serve as the public face of the Google Venture-backed disruptor.

Meredith previously joined Restaurant Unstoppable for episode 842!

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Be intentional."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Tech stack
  • Delivery
  • Ghost kitchens and virtual brands
  • Dynamic pricing
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • On the web: https://www.empower.delivery
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-sandland/

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Angelo Sosa is Chef/Owner of Kembara and Tia Carmen. Angelo Sosa fell in love with food and cooking at the age of 9 when he would visit his aunt "tia" Carmen's house with his large family in Connecticut. Angelo started to be intentional about becoming a chef at age 18. He went to culinary school and worked for many famed chefs until his first ownership venture in NYC in 2012. He eventually left that partnership and restaurant to travelled the world learning cooking in other countries and doing consulting. He cooked in Asia and in France and returned to NYC and opened another restaurant. He was also at this time a contestant on Top Chef (3 times!). He now lives in San Diego where he is opening 2 more locations, on top of his 4 current ownership ventures. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "All things are possible if you believe."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Culinary school
  • Fine dining
  • Competative collaboratuve culture
  • Psrtnerships
  • Travel
  • Restaurant exit strategies
  • Leadership
  • Culture
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Susan Abbott is the CEO and Founder of Know My Menu. Know My Menu is a brand new tool developed by Susan with a "Mission: To provide an easy-to-use tool for restaurants to manage their menus while providing transparency to their patrons," and a "Vision: More people dining with confidence and ease knowing their menu choices, where the food comes from and ways their choices can support their lifestyle." Susan has worked in tech and IT since the 90's. She has done everything from technical trainer to designing databases and systems. In her 20's, she became a global IT leader at 3D Systems, the founders of stereolithography (3D printing technology) and then transitioned into consulting. She became interested in developing this software when she was diagnosed with a health condition that requires her to eat in a restrictive way, even when out at restaurants. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "It's about how you show up." & "Avoid placing a value judgement on something."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Tech
  • Food allergies and restrictions
  • Menu engineering
  • Menu user experience
  • Social media
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

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Nick Sakagami is the author of "Sushi Master: An Expert Guide to Sourcing, Making, and Enjoying Sushi at Home" and the Owner of NNPR, INC. His company, NNPR, INC. is a seafood importer/exporter, marketer, branding consultant, and wholesaler. He mostly focuses on aquaculture and seafood businesses trying to move their food overseas, from the North America to Asia and back, as well as to and from Europe. Nick became a Sushi Master in the early 2000's and is currently the only Sushi Master outside of Japan. He released his book in 2023.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Leading the way."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Advertising
  • Fish, fisheries, fish farming, fishing
  • Sales
  • Sustainability
  • Wholesale
  • Importing/exporting food (fish, in this case)
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Chadwick Corcoran is the Owner of Two Doughs Pizza Co. in Los Angeles, CA. Chadwick was raised in the restaurant industry through his mother's two restaurants that she owned while he was growing up. He got into real estate after he graduated college and did primarily that from 2009-2014. He then began cooking pizzas catering with no brick and mortar around 2015. He hit the road and did catering events and pop ups starting around 2016 and then, in 2022, he opened his first restaurant, called Two Doughs Pizza Co. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Leadership by service, find excellence in the mundane."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Real estate
  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • Catering
  • Pop ups
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Instagram: @twodoughs
  • Website: https://twodoughs.com

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Direct download: Chadwick_Corcoran_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Jessica and Davin Waite are the Co-Owners and Co-Founders of Wrench and Rodent and The Plot in Los Angeles, CA. Davin was previously on the show for episode 679 when The Plot was just being built, back in 2019. 

In the mid-'90s after being hired at Ichiban in Santa Barbara, CA, Davin Waite made the decision to drop out of college and chase his new-found passion; food. After a few years of being mentored by local legend, Chef Hiro, Waite made the move to San Diego where he weaseled his way into the kitchen of Cafe Japengo where he further refined his skills. Six years later Waite opened his first business, The Fish Joint (which later rebranded as Pickled Ginger Catering & Events) which was followed by Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, and The Whet Noodle all located in Oceanside, CA. 

Jessica Waite focused on nutrition in school and was training to become a physician when she realized she did not want to be a part of the modern healthcare system. She transitioned to focus on business and got her MBA in that verticle. She met Davin while working in one of his restaurants and they pivoted to open Wrench and Rodent in 2013 and The Plot in 2019. Jessica focuses on FOH, design, and accounting/numbers while Davin is a chef, primarily focused on menu and BOH. There are currently 3 Plot locations.

Favorite success quote/mantra: Jessica: "They didn't say it was going to be easy, they said it was going to be worth in." Davin: "The future is unwritten."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Fundraising
  • First time restaurant owner
  • Working with your spouse
  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • Veganism
  • Burnout
  • Sustainability
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Direct download: Davin_and_Jessica_Waite_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Andy Hooper is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hart House in Los Angeles. Hart House was co-founded by visionary and actor/comedian Kevin Hart with the purpose of delivering a better-for-you, quick-service, totally-vegan restaurant. Andy got his start in the industry at 15 washing dishes. He went to school for marine biology and decided to switch focus to business instead. After graduating, he worked for Burger King corporate starting in 2001. When he left, his title was Senior Director of HR at the BK HQ. He moved on to Cafe Rio in 2011 as their Chief People Officer and that brand scaled to 3x their restaurants while Andy was there. In 2018 he moved on to AND Pizza and in 2022 joined the Hart house founding team. There are currently 4 Hart House locations in LA. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Set very specific targets, be intentional about what you do, measure it, and then look back and ask, 'did it work?'"

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Scaling
  • Scaling culture
  • Training
  • Labor/turnover
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Instagram: @myharthouse
  • Website: https://www.myharthouse.com/

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

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Andy Kadin is the Owner of Bub and Grandma's, a bakery, restaurant, and wholesaler in Los Angeles, CA. Bub and Grandma's started in 2015 out of Andy's house. Andy was getting frustrated with his career in advertising, and so in 2016 he opened up the Bub and Grandma's bakery. He built up his wholesale accounts to over 170 and in 2022 the brand opened its first restaurant.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Brutal honesty for yourself and outward."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Marketing
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Owning/starting a bakery
  • Wholesale
  • Communcation and training
  • Profit sharing
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Direct download: Andy_Kadin_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Tadeh Ghazalian is the Co-Owner of Dialog Cafe in West Hollywood, CA. Tadeh was born in Rome, grew up in Ottawa, ON, and moved to Los Angeles at the end of high school in 2006. He got an MA in accounting and became a CPA in corporate America from 2013-2016 when he finally joined his family business, Dialog Cafe, in 2016. Since joining the business full-time, Tadeh has greatly improved operations and profits, and plans to have a 2nd and 3rd location open by mid-2025! 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "There are good ideas and better ideas. There are no bad ideas."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Buying an existing restaurant
  • Numbers!
  • High quality at affordable prices
  • Building a coffee program
  • Automation
  • Email marketing
  • Tech stack
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Direct download: Tadeh_Ghazalian_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Troy Hooper is the Founder and CEO of Kiwi Restaurant Partners and the CEO of Hot Palette America. With 30 years of hospitality management in luxury and casual dining, Troy brings a breadth of knowledge and diverse experience to KRP. Troy has built new concepts, redesigned and rebranded existing restaurants and hotels, and improved upon well-established venues throughout the U.S. for iconic brands such as Hilton Corporate properties, Sheraton, TPC Golf Clubs, as well as luxury Caribbean resorts, and exclusive private memberships clubs. A business and operations specialist, Troy has a proven track record of aggressive top and bottom-line growth while attracting and training top talent and creating robust cultures that deliver world-class service. This is Troy's third time on the show, most recently featured on episode 879 in 2022. Troy also now has a podcast called The Pineapple Perspective.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "First seek to understand, then seek to be understood."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Robotics
  • Pod models
  • Consulting
  • Online marketing
  • Tech stack
  • Asian restaurant markets and models
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

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John Gakuru is the Brand Marketing Specialist at Coruscent Co., as well as the CEO and Founder. John got his start as a bar tender at the age of 18 in London. He began his bar career at T.G.I. Friday's and moved on to cruise ships. He then worked for LAB in London and soon left to travel the world and establish alcohol brands internationally. Coruscent Co. today is a global drinks and hospitality agency focused on crafting brands around spirits and specializing in the markets of Canada, Mexico, the U.S., the Caribbean, and Australia. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "I never lose; I either win or learn." & "Feedback is a gift."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Partnerships
  • Professionalism
  • Bar culture
  • Bar management
  • Bar tending
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Instagram: @johnniesworld
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnniesworld

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: John_Gakuru_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Michael Ungaro is the Co-Owner and CEO of San Pedro Fish Market in LA, and Co-Owner of Kings of Fish. Michael's family started San Pedro Fish Market in the 1950s out of a 200-square-foot space. The business has survived through 3 generations and is today still run by family. The restaurant side of the business arrived in the 1970s in response to the rise of fast food joints. Michael left the family business in the 90s to attend college and work in banks and insurance. He returned in the early 2000s. Today there are 3 San Pedro Fish Market locations. Kings of Fish is a series premiering on Amazon Prime about the family business.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Family business
  • Closing a restaurant
  • E.O.S.
  • Marketing
  • Tech stack
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: Michael_Ungaro_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Alex Koons is the Co-Owner of Purgatory Pizza, the Founder of Hot Tongue Pizza, and the host of the Pie 2 Pie Podcast. Alex moved to LA in the early 2000s to become a musician and record producer. After doing that for a few years, he got a job at Purgatory Pizza and went from delivery driver to manager in just a short while. He eventually purchased equity in the business and is Co-Owner today. He also a few years later opened up Hot Tongue Pizza and stepped away during the pandemic. He has since re-entered his restaurants to focus on creating the best possible culture for his employees and guests. Alex is also the host of Pie 2 Pie Podcast!

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Don't assume anything."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Partnerships
  • Operations
  • Culture
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Tech stack
  • Social media
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Direct download: Alex_Koons_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Andrew Simmons is the Founder of Pizza Roboto, AskLucille, and Mamma Ramona's Pizzeria, all based in the San Diego area. Mamma Ramona's Pizzeria focuses on modernizing operations and integrating robotics and automation" and has been in business 2020. AskLucille is "AI driven dispatch" for delivery which "empowers drivers with 100% earnings, free gas, and transparent operations" and was founded by Andrew in 2024. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Do what you love and the money will follow...eventually."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Franchising
  • Buying an existing restaurant
  • Partnerships
  • App development
  • Robotics
  • Automation
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pizzarobot/

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

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Direct download: Andrew_Simmons_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Shawn Walchef is the owner of Cali BBQ, a BBQ restaurant in San Diego, as well as Cali BBQ Media, his production company. The first Cali BBQ restaurant opened in 2008 and the brand has since expanded to include 2 locations in sports stadiums, catering, ghost kitchens, and podcasts, as well as professional video content. Shawn believes in "digital hospitality" which is a conceot we will explore in this episode.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Stay curious, get involced, ask for help."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Ghost kitchens
  • Opening a location
  • Closing a location
  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • AI integration
  • Tech stack
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Direct download: Shawn_Walchef_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Fred Langley is the CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro. This is Fred's third time on the show, most recently he joined us in May of 2023. 

Fred got his first job in the restaurant industry at the age of 12 as a dishwasher. He worked his way up the ranks and became a restaurateur, opening his first restaurant at the age of 27. He opened his second restaurant only 4 years later. Fred joined Restaurant Systems Pro, formerly known as The Restaurant Expert, in 2004, and became the company's CEO in 2006.

Check out all these incredibly useful demos and videos featuring RSP features...

Restaurant Budgeting Systems YOU NEED

Restaurant Costing Systems YOU NEED

Restaurant Purchasing Systems YOU NEED

Restaurant Labor Systems YOU NEED

How to Create the BEST RESTAURANT SYSTEMS

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Serve them well."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Credit card processing
  • Restaurant software and tech
  • The future AND present of RSP
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

DashTrack: Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today!

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Learn more here: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/rsp-optin

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: 1097_Fred_Langley_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Christin Marvin is a podcast host, author, and creator of Solutions by Christin, a consultancy business she founded in 2022. Christin was a Managing Partner at Bonanno Concepts in Denver from 2007-2012. She served as a Regional Manager at Snooze A.M. Eatery in Denver from 2012-2019. She now serves as a Hospitality Catalyst for her restaurant consultancy business, Solutions by Christin. She is also the host of No Hesitation, a restaurant industry podcast, and she is currently working on a book.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Slow down to speed up."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Fine dining
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Systems
  • Checklists
  • Scaling
  • Partner hardships
  • Tech stack
  • Leadership
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: 1096_Christin_Marvin_V2_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Jordan Hudgens is the Founder and CTO of DashTrack. DashTrack is a restaurant and bar website & app platform. The service has been around for 7 years and in this episode we will discuss all that it has to offer and how/why it was developed. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Just because something is hard, doesn't mean it's impossible."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • SEO
  • Restaurant-specific website design
  • AI implementations
  • Marketing
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Website: https://dashtrack.com

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: Jordan_Hudgens_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Donald Burns is an author, speaker, coach, podcast host, and consultant. He was previously featured on Restaurant Unstoppable for episodes 63 and 265. He is the author of four books; Your Restaurant Sucks (2017), Your Restaurant Still Sucks (2019), Your Restaurant Culture Sucks (2022), and Savage Restaurant Success (2024). He has a new book releasing this year, called Ingredients

Favorite success quote/mantra: "You can have everything you want in life, you just have to help others get what they want." AND "If everything seems to be going fine, you're just not going fast enough."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Process
  • People
  • Promotion
  • Personal Growth
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: Donald_Burns_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Aaron DeFeo is the Owner/Operator of Little Rituals, along with past guest (episode 1090) Ross Simon. Aaron also owns his own consulting company, Solid Sipping, and he a partner in Arizona Cocktail Weekend. He also owns Stable, which is a juice alternative for making cocktails. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Act with purpose."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Tech stack
  • Partnerships
  • Cocktail culture
  • Fundrasing
  • The importance of contracts with ownership
  • Opening hardships
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: Aaron_Defeo_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Mandy Heflin and Hogan Jamison are Co-Owners of Chula Seafood, based in Phoenix, AZ. Mandy moved from Seattle to Phoenix when she was 18 and missed the seafood culture from her hometown. Her husband's (and co-owner of Chula) family operated a sustainable fishing boat out of San Diego, and so they decided to bring an incredible seafood market and restaurant to Phoenix. They sold seafood in Phoenix from 2014 until 2016 when they opened the first Chula Seafood location, and in 2019 they opened a second. Hogan has been in the restaurant industry for over 25 years, 12 of which were with Fox Restaurant Concepts. He joined Chula during the very first opening and has been with them since. The third Chula location opened in 2022. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: Mandy... "Start with kindness." Hogan... "Growth mindset."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Sustainable seafood
  • Marketing
  • Educating your employees and customers best practices
  • Scaling and opening
  • Training and orientation best practices
  • Tech stack
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Instagram: @chula_seafood
  • Website: https://www.chulaseafood.com/

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: Mandy_and_Hogan_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Tanya Gagnon is the Principle and Creative Director of Miss Details, based in Phoenix, AZ. Tanya got her degree in design and got her start in the design industry with big companies like Disney, Starbucks, and California Pizza Company. She created her own branding/design company, Miss Details, 20 years ago after moving from large companies to weddings and events, and now focusing primarily on businesses of varying sizes. 

Listeners get 20% off at the Miss Details shop for DIY branding tools. Enter promotional code Unstoppable20 to save 20% at checkout!

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Details matter, work hard, be kind."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • The 5 steps to building an UNSTOPPABLE brand!
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: Tanya_Gagnon_ADS_NEW_mixdown.mp3
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Ross Simon is the Owner of Drink Better Cocktails, Little Rituals, and Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour all in Phoenix, AZ. Ross is from Scotland but really found his groove in the bar/cocktail world when he began managing a 3-story bar in London, called The Old Crown. He left that establishment to work and learn at the best bar he could find: LAB BAR in London. He worked there from 199-2005 and then moved to America, establishing himself in Phoenix, and looked to open his own bar. He opened his first location, Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour in 2014 and Little Rituals 5 years later.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Moving in a direction with intention."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Cocktails
  • Wholesale
  • Raising funds
  • Investors
  • Consumers
  • Food cost
  • Awards culture
  • Cancel culture
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • On the web: https://drinkbettercocktails.com

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Jonathan Buford is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Phoenix, AZ. Jonathan moved to Phoenix in 2002 at the age of 19. When the brewery industry blew up, he decided to learn how to brew and opened a brewery. Once his brewery opened and was succesful, he realized the food had to be just as good as the beer. He and his team made that happen, and today there are 3 locations with a fourth currently under construction.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Restaurateurs should learn the difference between enthusiasm and passion. Passion will kill, burn, and hurt. Enthusiasm will uplift, embolden, and create a clear pathway."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Breweries
  • Branding
  • Sustainability
  • Culture vs. Profit
  • Sobriety
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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Mat Snapp is the Executive VP of Operations at Barter & Shake in Phoenix. Mat began his career in the restaurant industry as a teenager delivering pizzas. Later, Mat went to school for writing and became a professional writer/copywriter. He soon found himself leaving his writing career to work with Sam Fox Restaurant Concepts where, starting in 2004, he helped the organization open 95 restaurants. He left that company in 2021 and began his journey with Barter & Shake. Barter & Shake has over 90 cocktails on its menu.

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Operations
  • Mentors
  • Cocktails
  • Cocktail menu engineering
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: Matt_Snapp_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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David DeLorenzo is the CEO and Owner of Bar and Restaurant Insurance. David DeLorenzo specializes in bar and restaurant insurance, but he is also a speaker, author, coach, as well as host of a mastermind and more than one charity organization. On top of all this, he has been an owner of 13 restaurants in his career. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "There is no tomorrow."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Marketing
  • Insurance
  • Tech stack
  • Imposter syndrom
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

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We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: David_Delorenzo_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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John Banquil is the CEO and President of Ling and Louie's Asian Bar and Grill, based in Arizona. John started in the restaurant industry at 16 as a host. At a young age, he found himself as a F.O.H. manager in upscale, fine dining restaurants. In 2018, he bought Ling and Louie's, which today consists of 3 brands and 7 locations in 4 states. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "Leadership is a role you grow into gradually no matter how long you've been in the role. In the short term, you are as good as your intensity, in the long term you are only as good as your consistency, and in between intewnsity and consistency lives clarity and persistence."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Consistency
  • Franchising
  • Leadership
  • Culture
  • FOH
  • Menu engineering
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Direct download: John_Banquill_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Lauren Bailey is the CEO and Co-Founder of Upward Projects, based out of Phoenix, AZ. Lauren knew she wanted to be a restaurateur while mixing a drink at a bar on Martha's Vineyard in her early 20's. She got a job at PF Chang's when that concept had only 2 locations. She then returned to her hometown of Phoenix and began working in fine dining restaurants, and she even worked with Sam Fox Restaurant Concepts. She finally opened her first restaurant, Postino, with her business partner Craig Demarco. Today Upward Projects has 32 restaurants in 10 cities across 5 states with 1,900 employees. The company hit 100 million dollars in sales last year. 

Favorite success quote/mantra: "The brain works really well at talking you out of things, so you need to talk yourself into things."

In this episode we will discuss: 

  • Entrepreneurialism
  • Opening restaurants
  • Scaling
  • FOH
  • Business coaches
  • Partnerships
  • Raising capital
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

  • Website:https://upwardprojects.com/ 
  • Instagram: @laurenbailylb

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

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Direct download: Lauren_Bailey_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Regan Jasper is a former Partner with Fox Restaurant Concepts and he is currently a Partner with Corbett's, in Tucson, AZ. Jasper saw great success working for and with Sam Fox Restaurant Concepts. Today, he is a Partner at Corbett's in Tucson, AZ. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "You lead or you follow or you just get out of the way."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Fine dining
  • Poaching
  • Hotel restaurants
  • Culture
  • Operations
  • Opening restaurants
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsor:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Website: https://corbettstucson.com

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Regan_Jasper_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Nathan Ares is the Owner of Ares Collective Restaurant Group based in Tucson, AZ. Nathan Ares was featured on Restaurant Unstoppable episode 681, mostly for his work with his restaurant, Prep and Pastry, in Tucson, AZ. Today, the Ares Collective is the creator/owner of 7 concepts in and around Tucson.

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Hospitality is a big word made up of small, little actions."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Scaling
  • Social media
  • Partners
  • Cost of goods
  • Menu engineering
  • Hiring
  • Unions
  • Drive ups
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsor:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Website: https://www.prepandpastry.com

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Nathan_Ares_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Alex McEntire is a the owner, founder, and Chief Donut Officer at Chin Up Donuts, based in Scottsdale, AZ. Alex McEntire worked as a barista in high school and did some catering work in college, but she left the restaurant industry after school when she joind Amazon. While working there, she started making donuts at home as a hobby. In 2019, she went all-in on creating a donut business back in her home state of Arizona. In November of 2020 she opened her first brick and mortar donut shop after many successful popups. Today, there are 2 Chin Up Donuts locations in AZ.

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Every day above ground is a good day."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Working at/for Amazon
  • Providing opportunities to staff
  • Scaling
  • Popups
  • Raiding money
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsor:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Instagram: @chinupdonuts

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Alex_McEntire_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Tony Christofellis is the co-founder of Salad and Go and the co-founder of Angie's Food Concepts, all based in Phoenix, AZ. Tony grew up in the restaurant industry with many of his family members owning restaurants. In 2011, he got the idea for Salad and Go, and in 2013 it opened. The purpose of Salad and Go was to make organic food more affordable and drive-through friendly. Eventually Salad and Go received private equity and the other partners wanted to take the concept in another direction, so they parted ways. Tony then opened Angie's Food Concepts, which seeks to make luxury foods affordable to everyone. There are currently three concepts under the Angie's brand. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Get some!"

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Scaling
  • Vertical integration
  • Food cost
  • Private equity
  • Real estate and construction
  • AND MORE!

Today's sponsor:

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

National Council for Mental Health and Wellbeing -  Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: CLICK HERE

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Website: https://www.angiesfoodconcepts.com

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Tony_Christofellis_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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David Conn is a Partner at 4Top Hospitality. David Conn began working FOH in restaurants during college to earn good, quick money. David truly grew as a restaurant professional, though, while working with Amerigo, an Italian concept under the 4Top Hospitality umbrella. Tpday, David is a partner with 4Top Hospitality and there are currently 6 concepts in and around Jackson, MS in the 4Top family of restaurants.

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Excellence is simplicity."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • FOH
  • Partners
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Buffets
  • Credit card processors
  • ESOPs

 

Today's sponsor:

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/ and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact the guest:

Email: david.conn@amerigo.net

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: David_Kahn_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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John Currence is the Executive Chef and Owner of City Grocery Restaurant Group, HQ'd in Oxford, MS. John opened his first restaurant, City Grocery, at 26 in 1992. John later opened Big Bad Breakfast which has scaled to 22 locations today. The company has its sights currently set on 50 locations nationwide. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • “Everything is everybody’s job all the time.” 
  • “Don’t your own press.” 
  • “Never forget that it’s your people that give you the ability to make the living that you do.

 

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Partners
  • Labor markets
  • Cooking
  • Leadership
  • Scaling
  • Tech stack
  • Values and how to instill them in your crew
  • Minimum wage conversations

 

Today's sponsor:

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Email John at john@citygrocery.com

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: John_Currence_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Vishwesh Bhatt is the Co-Owner and Executive Chef at Snackbar, located in Oxford, MS. Vishwesh immigrated to the US from India and in college, he studied biology. It wasn't until he worked at a restaurant that he decided to become a chef, then went to culinary school in Miami. He worked in the City Grocery family of restaurants, which includes Snackbar (opened in 2009), until he took over as head chef and become part owner around 2017.

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Respect."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Culinary school
  • Partners
  • Respect
  • Equity
  • Opening and closing restaurants

Today's sponsor:

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Instagram: @kissmybhatt1

His website

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Vishwesh_Bhatt_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Jeff Good is the owner and President of Mangia Bene (and 2 other restaurants) in the Jackson, MS area. Jeff started in the industry as a teen, and also at that time he met his business partner in high school. After college, Jeff went into sales. He left that industry and decided to open a restaurant with his childhood friend, who is a chef. In order to convince investors to invest, he held dinners out of his home. Today, he owns 3 restaurants in the Jackson, MS area.

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "I ask God to help me do the right thing."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Raising money/talking to banks
  • Work/life balance
  • Market
  • Partnerships
  • Infrastructure

Today's sponsor:

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/ and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Jeff_Good_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Charles Morgan considers himself simply a "restaurant guy" from Atlanta. Charles started in the restaurant business in Gulf coast Florida in 1979. Today he owns approximately 12 restaurants all over the Florida panhandle and the surrounding areas. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Expanding
  • Restaurants in the 70s/80s/90s
  • Commercial fishing and restaurants
  • Profit sharing
  • Labor markets

Today's sponsor:

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/ and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Charles_Morgan_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Fares Kargar is the Owner of Delbar Restaurant and Bibi Eatery in Atlanta, Georgia. Fares was born in Iran and grew up there until he was 18 when he moved to the US. Once in Atlanta, he went to school for hospitality management and while in school, he began working in restaurants. Once he graduated, he moved on to work in many restaurants, including Waffle House, until he landed at Rumi's Kitchen where he quickly became a GM. Finally, in 2020, he opened his first restaurant, Delbar. Today, there are 4 Delbar locations. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "This too shall pass."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Expanding
  • Real estate
  • Fast casual
  • Tech stack
  • Reviews

Today's sponsor:

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Instagram: @delbaratl 

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Fares_Kargar_PODCAST_2_mixdown.mp3
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Doug Turbush is the Chef & Owner of Seed Kitchen and Bar in Atlanta, GA. Doug started in the business as a 15 year old washing dishes. He went to school for hotel managment and went to the C.I.A. after that. His goal was to open his own restaurant by his early 30s. He lived and cooked in Thailand and lived and cooked in Atlanta until at 39 he opened Seed Kitchen and Bar in Atlanta in 2011. In 2013 he opened Stem Wine Bar next to Seed, and in 2016 he opened another restaurant which then closed in 2024. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Make it nice or make it twice."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Culinary school
  • Hotel management school
  • Unpaid culinary internships
  • Getting as loan to open your restaurant
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Closing a restaurant
  • EOS

Today's sponsor:

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/unstoppable and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Instagram: @eatatseed 

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Doug_Turbush_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Jen Hidinger-Kendrick is the Founder of Giving Kitchen. Jen and her late husband, Ryan, started a supper club in Atlanta around 2012. The supper club was incredibly successful and finally, four years later, they opened Staplehouse together. Staplehouse was also a great success. However, before the restaurant opened, Ryan was disgnosed with cancer and passed away in 2014. Jen sold her share of the restaurant to her partners and started Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit with this mission: "to provide emergency assitance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources."

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Anything longlasting or worthwhile takes time and complete surrender."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Supper clubs
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Partners
  • Selling a restaurant/concept
  • Dealing with tragedy
  • Nonprofits

Today's sponsor:

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/unstoppable and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Instagrsm: @jenhidingerkendrick OR @givingkitchen 

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Jen_HK_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Damian Otero is the CEO of Rreal Tacos and Miguel Hernandez is the company's COO. Damian and Rreal Tacos were previously on the show for episode 945 back in 2022. At that time, Rreal Tacos was opening their third location. Today there are 8 locations with more on the way. They are based in Atlanta, GA.

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Create an opportunity biug enough for everybody to get a piece of the action."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Negotiating leases
  • Real estate and restaurants
  • Growth/expansion
  • Sharing equity with employees
  • Marketing

Today's sponsor:

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/unstoppable and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Instagrsm: @rrealtacos or @damianceo

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Damian_and_Miguel_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Corrie and Shuai Wang are the co-owners of Super Happy Fun Time Group which operates Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ in Charleston, SC. Shuai is a Chinese immigrant who grew up in NYC. There he met Corrie while working in restaurants. Corrie is from upstate NY and is also an author. They moved to Charleston together in 2014 and soon after started a foodtruck and popups to test their culinary concepts. Jackrabbirt Filly opened in 2019 with King BBQ opening in November of 2023. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • Shuai: "You have yet to experience your best days."
  • Corrie: "Like attracts like." 

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Time management
  • Foodtrucks
  • extreme stress and burnout in the industry
  • Numbers!
  • Culture and staffing

Today's sponsor:

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/unstoppable and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Email: hello@eatkingbbq.com OR hello@jackrabbitfilly.com

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Corrie_and_Shuai_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Bret Oliverio is the Owner of Sup Dogs, based in Greenville, NC. Bret began his post-school career as a radio broadcaster. His brother started Sup Dogs back in 2008 but tragically passed away a few years later. That's when, in 2012, Bret took over the restaurant and continues to own it today. Now, there are two Sup Dogs locations, plus a distillery and a cocktail bar. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "If you let up, you lose."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Marketing
  • Leaving another industry for restaurants 
  • Get an accountant
  • Profit-first
  • Menu engineering
  • Verticle integration
  • Social media

Today's sponsor:

MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/unstoppable and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Instagram: @supdogs

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Bret_Oliverio_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Sother Teague is the "Creative Drunk." He is the Founder of Sother Hospitality, Beverage Director at Amor y Amargo, Cohost of the Speakeasy Podcast, author of "I'm Just Here For The Drinks", and most importantly, a bar tender. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "If you're the smartest guy in the room, you're in the wrong room."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Partnerships
  • Theater of hospitality
  • Lawyers
  • Popups
  • Bars/bartending

Today's sponsor:

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way.

Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/unstoppable and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.

Contact:

Instagram: @creativedrunk

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Sother_Teague_PODCAST_mixdown.mp3
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Kate Holowchik is the chef/owner of Lionheart Confections. Kate grew up baking with her family and began baking in corporate kitchens, such as Panera Bread, during college. After going from kitchen to kitchen, from FOH to baking in BOH, she eventually started Lionheart Confections, a baking popup based in New Hampshire, in 2020.

Favorite success quote/mantra:

  • "Lead with a kind heart and live unapologetically."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Mentors
  • Popups
  • Toxic kitchens

Today's sponsor:

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

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