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Most restaurant owners are trapped - working crushing hours, missing time with loved ones, and wondering if all this sacrifice will ever pay off.
But there's a better way.
Welcome to Restaurant Growth Accelerator, your blueprint for transforming your restaurant into a profitable, scalable business that runs on autopilot.
Your host, Andrew Scott has scaled multiple successful restaurants himself. Andrew is also the founder of Owner Shift Training - where he helps restaurants increase profits while working less.
In each episode of Restaurant Growth Accelerator, you'll discover actionable strategies, systems, and stories for transforming your restaurant from a burden to an asset.
Whether you're struggling with your restaurant staffing, restaurant marketing, restaurant profits, or just want to spend more time with your family - this show gives you the exact roadmap to restaurant freedom.
If you're ready to increase your profits while spending more time with your family, click here and we'll map out a strategy together https://hs.ownershifttraining.com/doubleprofits
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As a busy restaurant owner, doing everything yourself might feel responsible. But it’s actually the exact reason your restaurant can’t scale. Working longer hours, rescuing your team, and jumping into every problem may feel productive. But in reality, it’s the fastest way to burn out and stall your restaurant’s growth. This will help restaurant owners who want more profit, better systems, stronger teams, and true time freedom. Tune in to discover: ✅Why restaurant owners doing everything...
If your restaurant labor is stuck above 30%, these simple scheduling and productivity shifts can drop your restaurant labor costs fast - without cutting wages or overworking staff. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, multi-unit restaurant owner Andrew Scott breaks down proven restaurant labor management strategies that help operators reduce labor costs. You’ll learn how to schedule smarter, increase productivity, and align staffing with sales volume so your restaur...
Running a restaurant is hard. Keeping it profitable is even harder. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott (Founder of OwnerShift) shares the four financial rules every restaurant owner needs to live by - if they want to keep their money once the profits start rolling in. After almost 20 years as a restaurant owner and helping hundreds of clients grow their businesses, Andrew breaks down real-life scenarios. Tune in if you want practical advice for avoid...
In this FAQ episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott answers real questions submitted by restaurant owners. Including questions about navigating POS systems, tech stacks, AI tools, marketing decisions, and third-party delivery (while staying profitable and protecting the guest experience). You’ll also hear about what restaurant technology is actually worth paying for, what’s not, and how to make smarter decisions. Tune in to discover: ✅ The real pros & cons of POS s...
Is your mindset the real reason your restaurant isn’t growing? If you're constantly blaming food costs, labor shortages, or the economy, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about restaurant success. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, multi-unit restaurant owner Andrew Scott dives deep into the mindset shifts every restaurant owner must make - to unlock increased profits, freedom, and long-term success. Too many restaurant owners believe it’s...
Restaurant sales crash every January... here’s how to stop the bleeding before it starts. Welcome to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with your host, Andrew Scott. Today, we're diving deep into how to plan for and survive the winter sales slump that hits many restaurants in January and February. Listen now and build your winter-proof restaurant strategy before the slow season hits! Tune in to discover: ✅How to compare January vs January (not December) for real performance insigh...
This episode will completely change how you think about restaurant growth, profitability, and freedom - straight from a multi-unit owner who scaled back and made more money. Welcome to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast. In this episode, Andrew Scott sits down with restaurant powerhouse Kim Shapiro, uncovering exactly how she scaled, simplified, and systemized her multi-location restaurant business. Kim shares her 40+ years of experience in the restaurant industry… Including grow...
If you're planning to scale your restaurant business, this is the blueprint for buying existing restaurants the smart way - straight from a 20-year restaurant industry veteran. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott shares what every restaurant owner needs to know before purchasing an existing business or expanding to new locations. From costly mistakes made on his first restaurant acquisition to insider tips on evaluating financials, negotiating leases, ...
Tired of restaurant managers who don’t take initiative, don’t know their numbers, and always need hand-holding? Welcome back to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with your host Andrew Scott, a multi-unit restaurant owner with nearly 20 years of experience helping restaurant leaders grow sales, improve profits, and reclaim their time. In this episode, Andrew is tackling one of the biggest challenges in hospitality: "How do I get my restaurant managers to take ownership and accounta...
Data is the secret weapon of today’s most profitable restaurants. Join Andrew Scott and Russ Hawkins as they break down how to use numbers and data to scale your restaurant, cut costs, and increase your revenue. If you're a restaurant owner, multi-unit operator, or manager looking to improve your profits, reduce staff turnover, or optimize operations, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can use today. Tune in to discover ✅ How to use POS data to drive smarter decisions ✅...
If you’re a restaurant owner asking yourself, “Should I sell or fix my restaurant?” - then you need to know that getting this right could mean the difference between a six-figure loss or a thriving comeback. In this episode, Andrew Scott is breaking down the real-world process of selling a restaurant - including the hidden costs, timelines, legal headaches, buyer red flags, and common myths that most operators don’t see coming. You’ll hear about things like: ✅How to properly value your res...
If you're running a restaurant and not paying yourself properly, you're not running a business… you're running a liability. Tune in today and see how to build a profitable restaurant that pays you like a real CEO. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, industry veterans Andrew Scott and Nathan Voulgaris break down strategies for setting your owner pay. You also get a deeper understanding of profit vs cash flow and making sure you don’t sacrifice your personal ...
This restaurant owner turned a $110,000 loss into a thriving business, while taking back his time, team, and mental health. Welcome back to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with host Andrew Scott - a restaurant owner turned restaurant growth coach helping operators increase profits, reduce stress, and reclaim their freedom. Today, Andrew is talking with Donnie Saviak, a Calgary restaurant owner who went from losing $110,000 to earning $40,000 in profit in just a few months. Donni...
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with restaurant employees, blamed the economy, or wondered why your restaurant's profitability isn’t improving - this episode will challenge you to look in the mirror. Because it turns out, there’s a high chance you are the problem in your business. But that's actually the best news you could receive. Join Andrew Scott (Founder of Owner Shift) as he shares how restaurant systems, processes, and leadership skills directly impact restaurant growth. Tune in to...
Struggling with slim profit margins in your restaurant? In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott (founder of Owner Shift) shares 5 proven restaurant growth strategies you can use to boost profits and cash flow - in just 7 days. You’ll walk away with actionable insights you can implement immediately. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to increase restaurant profits fast with smart menu pricing ✅ Simple ways to reduce food cost without lowering quality ...
If you’re a restaurant owner who’s always covering shifts, stuck in 80-hour weeks, and constantly putting out fires - you need to know that restaurant owner burnout is real. And it’s costing you your freedom, your profits, and your life. Multi-unit restaurant owner and founder of Ownershift, Andrew Scott, and Client Success Director, Dave Doyle, break down why so many independent restaurant owners are burned out, stuck in the weeds, and unable to grow. Tune in to discover: ✅Why restaurant...
Your kitchen could be costing you thousands in hidden labor and wasted time. In this episode of The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, your host, Andrew Scott, sits down with kitchen expert Bruce Nollert. Together, they share how optimizing your kitchen layout, systems, and equipment can massively increase your restaurant’s efficiency, profitability, and team performance. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, multi-unit operator, or kitchen manager, this episode is packed with real-life r...
High stress. Long hours. Angry outbursts. If your restaurant is running you into the ground, it’s time to get honest about emotional control - and how it could be killing your business In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Andrew Scott - Founder of Owner Shift, 20-year restaurant veteran, and multi-location owner - gets real about the anger, frustration, and emotional pressure that restaurant owners face every day. Joined by Dave Doyle, Director of Client Succes...
From an exhausted bakery owner working nonstop to selling her bakery at a profit - Camile Sue’s story is proof that you can grow a bakery, restaurant, or any food service business AND get your life back. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott sits down with Camile Sue - a bakery owner who went from overwhelmed to building systems, doubling sales, selling her bakery at a profit, and finally achieving freedom. Camile shares her journey of going from sleepi...
When you've been running restaurants for almost 20 years like I have, you start noticing patterns. Eespecially when it comes to why certain restaurant managers thrive while others quietly (or loudly) drive top talent out the door. And it rarely has anything to do with technical skill. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, we dive deep into the DISC personality assessment system and how it directly impacts your restaurant management, team dynamics, and leadership su...
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