Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

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

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

Restaurant Leadership is the difference between running a restaurant and leading one. In this episode, Roger sits down with a multi-unit operator to unpack the systems behind stronger leadership, tighter labor control, and better profitability. We cover: • Proactive labor management and forecasting • Building and developing A-level managers • Creating culture that drives accountability • Using KPIs and structure to protect profit • Scaling without losing standards Better systems lead to better profits. Connect with our guest: https://citizensallday.com https://www.instagram.com/citizen.allday/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-giuffrida-02187769/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizens-cafe-holdings/ https://wefunder.com/citizenscoffee Sponsors: Restaurant Rockstars Coaching – https://restaurantrockstars.com/consulting/ Ajinomoto Foods – https://ajinomotofoodservice.com TouchBistro – https://www.touchbistro.com/restaurantrockstars Smithfield Culinary – https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield

AI is everywhere, but what actually works inside a real restaurant? In this episode, Roger breaks down how restaurant owners are practically using AI to tackle today’s biggest challenges: rising labor costs, shrinking margins, inefficient systems, and marketing that doesn’t deliver ROI. You’ll learn how AI can support: • Inventory management and waste reduction • Menu engineering and pricing decisions • Smarter staff scheduling • Marketing that’s trackable and profitable This isn’t about hype or replacing people. It’s about using AI as a support system to tighten operations, protect profit, and help you run a better restaurant with less stress. Thank you to our sponsors: TouchBistro An all-in-one, cloud-based POS and restaurant management system built exclusively for restaurants. Front of house, back of house, and guest engagement—fully connected. U.S. and Canada operators can save on upfront costs for a limited time. 👉 https://www.touchbistro.com/restaurantrockstars Smithfield Culinary Perfect proteins for every plate and every daypart—from ready-to-eat bacon to ground chorizo and the industry’s broadest pork portfolio. Serve what you love, and your guests will love it too. 👉 https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield Restaurant Rockstars Coaching Increase profit, build a dream team, and execute marketing strategies that actually work. If you want to uplevel your operation and regain peace of mind, connect with Roger. 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com/consulting/ Ajinomoto Foods Fast, easy-to-prep frozen Asian products that look homemade and taste incredible. Save time, cut labor, and protect profits—without compromising quality. 👉 https://ajinomotofoodservice.com

Running a profitable restaurant doesn’t mean doing more — it means making simpler, smarter decisions. In this episode of Restaurant Rockstars, Roger talks with Kelly of Hot Head Burritos about how focused menus, disciplined operations, and clearer decision-making lead to higher profit for independent restaurant owners. Learn how simplifying menus, labor, tech, and daily decisions improves execution, margins, and sanity — without adding complexity. Thank you to our sponsors: • Ajinomoto Foods – Fast, easy-to-prep Asian products that save labor and protect profit 👉 https://ajinomotofoodservice.com • Smithfield Culinary – Perfect proteins for every dish and every daypart 👉 https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield • AtlasNova – AI-powered insights for smarter restaurant decisions 👉 https://www.atlasnova.ai/rockstars Get 20% off with code Rockstars20 For restaurant training, coaching, consulting, and the Restaurant Rockstars Academy, visit: 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com Connect with Our Guest Facebook: @HotHeadBurritos Instagram: @hotheadburritos X: @hotheadburritos Website: https://hotheadburritos.com

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

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

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

If I owned your restaurant in 2026, here’s exactly what I’d fix first—and why it matters now more than ever. In this episode, I break down the Restaurant Operator Playbook for the year ahead, focusing on the systems, leadership, and profit drivers that separate struggling restaurants from those that thrive. We cover how to stand out in a crowded market, build true leaders instead of babysitting managers, hire and retain A-players, tighten labor and prime costs, and stop the silent profit leaks hiding in your menu, portions, and daily operations. I also share proven strategies for increasing check averages, creating raving fans, and adding new cashflow streams without adding more stress or labor. This isn’t theory. These are the exact systems I used to build profitable restaurants—and what I’d put in place immediately if I were running yours today. If you want clarity, control, and stronger margins in 2026, this episode is your starting point. Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Join The Restaurant Academy now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: • The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ • Smithfield Culinary serves up perfect proteins for every dish, every daypart like Smithfield’s new ready to eat select bacon, new ground chorizo or the broadest portfolio of pork. When you partner with Smithfield, you serve what you love and your guests will love what you serve. To order or more information go to: https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield • AtlasNova: AtlasNova is like having an AI CMO and COO built into one platform. It connects your POS and marketing data, tells you exactly what matters, and then actually helps execute: campaigns, insights, next best actions, all without adding headcount. Less guessing. Less busywork. Better results. If you want your business to run smarter, not harder, check out AtlasNova at https://www.atlasnova.ai/rockstars and Get 20% off using the code Rockstars20

What separates unforgettable restaurants from forgettable ones? In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger talks with Bob Campana, a serial entrepreneur and restaurateur who shares what real hospitality actually looks like in practice. Bob breaks down how intentional design, human connection, and team culture create guest experiences that keep people coming back. From building dining rooms designed for conversation to leading teams with respect and purpose, this conversation challenges conventional thinking about hospitality. Perfect for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality leaders who want to elevate their guest experience and build a restaurant their community loves. Restaurant Rockstars Podcast Actionable insights on leadership, culture, and profitability for restaurant owners and hospitality professionals. 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits An Important Message for Restaurant Owners: www.restaurantacademy.online/get-free-training-owners Thank you to our sponsors: The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Menufy: uplevels your SEO, takes direct online orders, markets to your guests & manages your online reputation. You get a custom branded SEO optimized website, data you control without losing 30% to 3rd parties, automated customer feedback, loyalty programs, built in chargeback protection and 24/7 support. https://restaurant.menufy.com/

The hospitality industry is burning out its best leaders…but it doesn’t have to. In this eye-opening conversation, Roger and coach Mike Messerof dig into the hidden pressures behind burnout, the mental health struggles no one talks about, and the simple practices that help restaurant owners lead without losing themselves. A raw, powerful, honest look at what it really takes to thrive in this business. 🔥 An Important Message for Restaurant Owners: www.restaurantacademy.online/get-free-training-owners Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your restaurant can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Join The Restaurant Academy now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with Restaurant Rockstars on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1 Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemesseroff/ https://www.mikemesseroff.com/ https://www.thecircleoffreethinkers.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: 🔥 The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ 🔥 Menufy: uplevels your SEO, takes direct online orders, markets to your guests & manages your online reputation. You get a custom branded SEO optimized website, data you control without losing 30% to 3rd parties, automated customer feedback, loyalty programs, built in chargeback protection and 24/7 support. https://restaurant.menufy.com/

The systems, KPIs, and leadership habits top operators use to run high-performing restaurants without constant chaos. Learn how top restaurant operators create proactive systems, master the KPIs that matter, and lead teams that deliver five-star guest experiences consistently. In this episode, Kristin from Craveworthy Brands breaks down the operational playbook behind 20+ concepts — including how to hire the right people, develop leaders, manage sales/COGS/labor, build a strong culture, and stop running your restaurant by putting out fires. If you want a smoother operation, better profitability, and a team that actually shows up and performs, this conversation lays out exactly where to start. Watch Free Restaurant Video Training: www.restaurantacademy.online/get-free-training-owners Thank you to our sponsors: The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Menufy: uplevels your SEO, takes direct online orders, markets to your guests & manages your online reputation. You get a custom branded SEO optimized website, data you control without losing 30% to 3rd parties, automated customer feedback, loyalty programs, built in chargeback protection and 24/7 support. https://restaurant.menufy.com/

In this Hot Seat episode, Roger breaks down the restaurant operator training systems every owner needs to control costs and increase profit. Learn how to master inventory, prime cost, labor tracking, menu profitability, and team leadership so you can run a more efficient, more profitable restaurant. 🔥 Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Join The Restaurant Academy now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank You To Our Sponsors: • Menufy: uplevels your SEO, takes direct online orders, markets to your guests & manages your online reputation. You get a custom branded SEO optimized website, data you control without losing 30% to 3rd parties, automated customer feedback, loyalty programs, built in chargeback protection and 24/7 support. https://restaurant.menufy.com/ • MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at https://www.menutiger.com

Crust Pizza CEO Carl Comeaux joins the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast to share how he helped grow one local pizza shop into a 30+ location franchise - with goals to hit 200 and beyond. Learn how his team bootstrapped growth, built their own tech stack, and kept culture, consistency, and profitability at the heart of their success. Listen for insights on: • Scaling a franchise without private equity • Building leadership from within • Prime cost control and KPIs • Custom POS and loyalty innovation • Training through “Crust Pizza University” 🎧 Listen now: restaurantrockstars.com/audio/366-scaling-systems Thank you to our sponsors: 🔥 MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at https://www.menutiger.com 🔥 TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com 🔥 The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ 🔥 Menufy: uplevels your SEO, takes direct online orders, markets to your guests & manages your online reputation. You get a custom branded SEO optimized website, data you control without losing 30% to 3rd parties, automated customer feedback, loyalty programs, built in chargeback protection and 24/7 support. https://restaurant.menufy.com/ Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Join The Restaurant Academy now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy

Explore how online ordering systems are evolving to help restaurants increase sales, save time, and enhance the guest experience without adding complexity. Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Join The Restaurant Academy now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: Menufy: uplevels your SEO, takes direct online orders, markets to your guests & manages your online reputation. You get a custom branded SEO optimized website, data you control without losing 30% to 3rd parties, automated customer feedback, loyalty programs, built in chargeback protection and 24/7 support. https://restaurant.menufy.com/ The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at https://www.menutiger.com TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com

Learn how to calculate, track, and reduce your restaurant’s Prime Cost—the key to higher profit and smoother operations. Guests: Roger Beaudoin & Kevin Morrison. Your restaurant’s profit depends on mastering your Prime Cost—the total of food, beverage, and labor. In this episode, Roger Beaudoin and Kevin Morrison break down how to calculate, track, and reduce Prime Cost to maximize your bottom line. Join the Restaurant Academy which includes the Menu Profit Accelerator: https://www.restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Sponsors: • Menu Tiger – Seamless QR menus, ordering, and payment right from your guest’s phone. Improve efficiency and guest convenience: https://www.menutiger.com • Menufy – Uplevel your SEO, take direct online orders, market to guests, and manage your reputation with a custom-branded website and 24/7 support: https://restaurant.menufy.com Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morrison-13ab139b/ https://www.butterhospitality.com

How does a restaurant generate $3 million in annual sales and still maintain strong profits? In this episode, Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars sits down with Ed Powers, Director of Operations at Broken Yolk Café, to unpack the leadership, systems, and culture that keep this brand thriving. After nearly three decades with Chili’s and Brinker International, Ed brings deep lessons in hospitality leadership, hiring the right people, and building consistency that drives profitability across locations. Listen in as Roger and Ed discuss: How leadership and team culture directly impact restaurant profits Smart ways to hire and retain the right people Balancing rising labor costs and food volatility without cutting quality Why breakfast, brunch, or any daypart can succeed with the right systems How technology, training, and feedback loops create lasting success Whether you run a neighborhood café or a multi-unit group, you’ll walk away with ideas to improve margins, strengthen your team, and grow your restaurant profits with less stress and more control. 🎙️The Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is where top operators, industry experts, and hospitality leaders share the systems and mindset that drive restaurant profits. Hosted by Roger Beaudoin, creator of the Restaurant Rockstars Academy, helping owners and managers simplify operations, train teams, and maximize profits every week. Watch the full video on YouTube → YouTube.com/@RestaurantRockstars Connect with Restaurant Rockstars on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1 Thank you to our Sponsors: The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Menufy: Uplevels your SEO, takes direct online orders, markets to your guests & manages your online reputation. You get a custom branded SEO optimized website, data you control without losing 30% to 3rd parties, automated customer feedback, loyalty programs, built in chargeback protection and 24/7 support. https://restaurant.menufy.com/ MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at https://www.menutiger.com

Digital menus and QR codes are reshaping restaurants. Roger Beaudoin and Ben Claeys share how this tech boosts sales, speeds service, and enhances the guest experience. Thank you to our sponsors: 🌟 MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at www.menutiger.com 🌟 The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ 🌟 The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ 🌟 TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com ________________________________________________________ The Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers & How To Fix Them Fast (Free Video Training): https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your restaurant can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. 1:1 Coaching Option Now Available. Join The Restaurant Academy now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with Restaurant Rockstars on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1

Discover the proven financial playbook for a profitable restaurant: KPIs, menu profit, prime cost, and break-even strategies to maximize success. Want to maximize your profits and take control of your business? Dive into the Restaurant Academy and get access to Roger’s proven systems at restaurantrockstars.com. Connect with Restaurant Rockstars on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://x.com/RestaurantRock1 Thank you to our sponsors: • MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at https://www.menutiger.com • TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com • The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ • The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

Train, prepare & lead your team with Michelin-level systems from Chef Franck’s 5 Ps of Leadership. Michelin-trained Chef Franck shares his proven framework for building high-performing restaurant teams. From his start as a 15-year-old apprentice in France to leading Michelin-starred kitchens and consulting for top hospitality brands, Chef Franck reveals how preparation, mentorship, and mindset create lasting success. Discover his “5 Ps of Leadership” — Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance — and how to apply Michelin-level discipline, empathy, and team development inside your own restaurant. This episode is packed with actionable leadership insights, real-world stories, and systems you can use to train, prepare, and lead your team to excellence. Perfect for restaurant owners, GMs, and chefs who want to elevate their culture, consistency, and results. Thank you to our sponsors: MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at www.menutiger.com The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/