Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Roger hosts a solo episode of the Restaurant Rock Stars Podcast focusing on actionable and trackable marketing strategies for restaurateurs to attract new customers and retain existing ones. He shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on using creative marketing hooks, systematic training, and guest engagement to drive business growth and loyalty. Additionally, the episode highlights the significance of strategic alliances and the power of a Mug Club to create a devoted customer base. Roger aims to equip restaurant owners and managers with tools to dominate their competition and create lasting legacies. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ How to Start a Mug Club Course: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us 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 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars Thank you to our sponsors: The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Thank you to our sponsors: The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. The Restaurant Academy – Everything you need to execute powerful systems and empower your team to optimum performance. Finances, Staff Training, Menu Profit, Trackable Marketing... it’s all in the Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jeff Brosi and Terence Tubridy of industry leading IGC Hospitality Group. These guys bring extensive experience to bear on multiple restaurant and hotel concepts! Show Notes + Transcript: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-432-restaurant-experts/ Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Courses to Rock Your Restaurant: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ The Restaurant Academy – Everything you need to execute powerful systems and empower your team to optimum performance. Finances, Staff Training, Menu Profit, Trackable Marketing.. its all in the Academy or separately at: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

Dan Simons is an experienced and passionate restaurateur running multiple restaurants, a catering operation and a distillery with 1,500 employees serving guests three meals a day. How does he do it and keep all the balls in the air? Discover Dan's secrets to success as he builds a restaurant empire! Courses to Rock Your Restaurant: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us 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 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars Connect with our guest: @foundingfarmers @foundingfarmerscatering @dansimonssays Thank you to our sponsors: 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 Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger talks insights and tips with seasoned hospitality professional Simon Zatyrka. They discuss the importance of leadership, culture, and systems in running a successful restaurant. Transcript: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-430-restaurant-success/ Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Courses to Rock Your Restaurant: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 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 Connect with our guest: https://www.simonsez.me/culinary-mechanic IG: @culinary.mechanic TT: @culinarymechanic YT: @CULINARYMECHANIC LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-zatyrka/ website: culinarymechanic.com email: simon@culinarymechanic.com

This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is dedicated to hospitality, service, and the art of SELLING! I emphasize the importance of team training, transforming staff into knowledgeable brand ambassadors, and turning dining into an extraordinary experience. I discuss actionable strategies for boosting sales, such as recommending premium items, leveraging special hooks, and maintaining rigorous service standards. I also highlight the power of creating memorable guest experiences and shares anecdotes and techniques from his own successful restaurant ventures. This episode includes tips on pre-shift meetings, enhancing kid-friendliness, recognizing staff achievements, and implementing effective marketing tools. Don’t miss it! Show Notes: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-429-restaurant-sales/ Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Restaurant Courses: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars Thank you to our sponsors: 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 Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

Did you know that 50% of your customers are likely to either be cutting alcohol entirely from their drink choices or balancing between non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages? In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Meagan Coester and Rachel Martin who are both leading the non-alcoholic beverage boom with delicious beer and wine product offerings for restaurant beverage programs. Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 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 Connect With Our Guest: AFicioNAdo™ Certification Program alcoholfreeaficionados.com cannabevcertification.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/af_icionados/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlcoholFreeAficionados/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/af-icionados Go Brewing gobrewing.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/gobrewing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobrewery/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobrewing Easy Man - THC Infused Hemp Brew drinkeasyman.com alcoholfreeaficionados.com meagen@alcoholfreeaficionados.com Oceano Wines https://www.instagram.com/oceanowines https://www.instagram.com/rachel_oceano https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-martin-oceano/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceano-zero/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.martin.96/ https://www.facebook.com/oceanowines

427. Why AI is Important for Restaurants Now - Jesse Stein by Roger Beaudoin

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, host Roger Beaudoin discusses the 'Excellence Over Everything' approach with President Nina Quincy of Rex Hospitality Group. They dive into leadership, finances, team building, and guest services. Nina shares insights on hiring strategies, training practices, company culture, and maintaining quality amidst rising costs. She highlights the importance of efficiency, adapting to market changes, and innovative marketing. Real-life stories, both successful and challenging, add practical context to the conversation. Tune in for actionable ideas and inspiring success stories from the hospitality industry. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Connect with our guest: @mavenhouston @rexhospitalitygroup @drink.maven Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar 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 Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

Boost Your Restaurant Profits in 2025: Essential Tips & Strategies - In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, host Roger Beaudoin shares actionable and proven ideas to help restaurant owners boost their bottom line. Roger covers vital topics, including inventory management, food and labor cost calculation, menu costing, and identifying your restaurant's daily break-even point. He introduces tools and templates available in the Restaurant Academy that can streamline these processes. Whether you are just starting out or looking to maximize profits in your existing business, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you make more money in the new year! Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: 🌟 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 🌟 Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 🌟 The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ 🌟 Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, Roger hosts David Steele, chairman of Great Gold Hospitality Group and Flour and Water Hospitality Group. They dive into strategic planning, essential systems, staff training, leadership, accountability, marketing, and tech stacks crucial for a successful restaurant business. David shares his journey from dishwasher to finance professional to prolific restaurateur, emphasizing the importance of business principles, consistent P&Ls, and training. They also discuss the significance of proactive planning, promoting from within, managing financials, and the evolving roles of tech and marketing in the hospitality industry. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with our guest: https://www.facebook.com/david.steele.5661 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-steele-76088a/ https://www.instagram.com/davidgsteele/ https://davidsteele.xyz/ fwhospitality.com greatgoldtahoe.com Thank you to our sponsors: The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 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

Join us on this episode of the Restaurant RockStars podcast as we dive deep into the culinary journey of Mark, a key player in the Indigo Road Hospitality Group. From his humble beginnings as a dishwasher to becoming the Culinary Director of an esteemed hospitality group, Mark shares invaluable insights on kitchen management, culinary education, and leadership. He discusses the influence of his mentors, the importance of family meals, and the core values that drive Indigo Road's success. Mark also provides a peek into the process of opening new restaurants and maintaining high standards across multiple locations. This episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice. We discuss: • Mentorship and Career Growth • Leadership Philosophy • Hiring Philosophy: Experience vs. Attitude • Building a Positive Company Culture • The Importance of Family Meal • Recognizing and Rewarding Excellence • Financial Management in the Restaurant Industry • Opening New Restaurant Concepts Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: 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 UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Adam Klaers, the Executive Vice President of legacy brand Roy Rogers Restaurants. Listen as Adam shares: • His approach to increasing restaurant sales transactions and growing profit • What dining guests are seeking in these challenging restaurant times • Marketing strategy that works in a highly competitive restaurant landscape • Solutions to today’s restaurant labor struggles and inflation • Menu and promotional decisions including “Limited Time Offers (LTOs)” & “Loss Leaders” • Overcoming negative media against high Quick Serve restaurant “price perceptions” • Creating a successful restaurant retail merchandise program And hard-won advice for independent restaurant owners to keep their brand relevant. Don’t miss this episode! FREE DOWNLOAD: Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ It’s time to train your team to run your restaurant as if they “owned it”, with attention to detail, quality and an eye on profit. Even better It’s turn-key and you don’t have to do the training! Now, with the Restaurant Academy at https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ , you can assign any lesson to any and all team-members to learn every aspect of running a successful restaurant. Best of all, you can track their progress and achievements from within the Academy. It’s a restaurant Game-Changer. Get the Academy and you also get a personal call with me to discuss your restaurant challenges and solutions Get the Academy, then go ROCK YOUR Restaurant! Roger Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar 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 UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1

Yorgo has had immense career successes with some of this country’s leading restaurant companies and groups. Listen as Yorgo shares true restaurant expertise including: • What it takes to double sales and restaurant profits • The “Keys” to employee training, performance and retention • Solutions to today’s restaurant labor struggles and inflation • Delivering true hospitality, consistency and quality every shift every day • The KPI’s and financials that every restaurant should monitor • Proven restaurant marketing strategies Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Connect with our guest: • Instagram: giordanospizza • Facebook: giordanospizza • X: GiordanosPizza • Tik Tok: giordanos_pizza • https://giordanos.com

In this Restaurant Rockstars podcast episode, I interview Gui Jaroschy from Unfiltered Hospitality to discuss the critical elements that drive successful bar operations. Gui shares crazy bar stories, emphasizing the importance of hospitality as a foundational element of the business. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-jaroschy-005246162/ https://www.unfilteredhospo.com/ Instagram: @unfilteredhospo Thank you to our sponsors: Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 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 UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com

Chef Zach dishes on the magic formula for restaurant operations including labor solutions, KPI’s to be watching, great marketing strategies & hooks that drive biz. This is a great episode! Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Connect with our guest: https://linktr.ee/chefzacharyluke @chefzacharyluke https://www.theblvdsteakhouse.com Thank you to our sponsors: 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 UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar

To achieve restaurant management success, create a brand and run a strong profitable business you need to know your restaurant inside out. When was the last time you got behind the bar, cooked on the line, ran the counter or even took a turn in the dish pit? Working in the trenches gives you a fresh perspective how all the moving parts of your restaurant work together to deliver hospitality and great dining experiences for your guests. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I speak with Daniel Frazier, Director of Operations and GM of a 3-location place called Pharmacy Burger. Daniel started his career as a host, then moved up and around just about every position. Tune in as Daniel shares his restaurant management journey as we discuss: • Stepping into Leadership and key lessons learned from mastering nearly every restaurant position • Hiring Criteria and Expectations - Accountability, discipline, recognition & rewards that work • Onboarding Process - How to onboard team members for restaurant management success in every position • Delivering true hospitality, consistency and quality every shift every day • Financial controls and the “Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) necessary in any restaurant • Marketing and Technology that work And Daniel’s best advice to set yourself apart from the competition! Don’t miss this episode! What if you could train your team to run your restaurant as if they “owned it”, with attention to detail, quality and an eye on profit. What if this was turn-key and you didn’t have to do the training? Now, with the Restaurant Academy at https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ , you can assign any lesson to any and all team-members to learn every aspect of running a successful restaurant. Best of all, you can track their progress and achievements from within the Academy - https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Get the Academy, then go ROCK YOUR Restaurant! Roger Connect with our guest: 1. https://thepharmacyburger.com/ 2. Instagram: @thepharmacynashville 3. Facebook: facebook.com/thepharmacyburger Thank you to our sponsors: Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar 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 Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast I speak with Mr. Sebastian Stahl, a marketing expert, the founder of Breadth Marketing Agency and author of 'Restaurant Marketing Insider.' We discuss common marketing mistakes made by restaurants, the importance of effective staff training as brand ambassadors, and the need for trackable marketing. We also cover the significance of running a restaurant as a business with foundational systems such as cost controls, maximizing profit, and delivering a consistent brand experience. Sebastian shares insights on positioning, branding, and loyalty programs, and emphasizes the need for strategic and measurable marketing campaigns. After listening to this episode, you will gain valuable advice on creating a strong restaurant brand and effective marketing strategies. Listen as Sebastian advises and informs on everything restaurant marketing including: • Why restaurants are continuing to fail in record numbers • The Impressions that undermine your brand and mistakes restaurants make • What’s “Positioning” all about • How to stay relevant with today’s diners • A marketing rule of thumb for spending as a percentage of sales • Social Media what to post, where, when and how often • The importance and how to’s of Promotions • Loyalty programs and building your restaurant repeat business Marketing is important, but not at the expense of Profit. Your restaurant needs both. My Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you immediately actionable ways you can boost your restaurant’s bottom line! Get it at www.restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer It’s a restaurant Game-Changer. Now go ROCK YOUR Restaurant! Roger Connect with our guest: His podcast: https://restaurantleadersunplugged.buzzsprout.com/ His book: https://a.co/d/4Jo37qP Social media links: Instagram, LinkedIn https://breadthmarketing.com Thank you to our sponsors: Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar 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

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I welcome Chef Albert Di Meglio of Barano in Brooklyn, NY. Chef Albert has worked for some of the most acclaimed and successful restaurants. This episode is all about key-learnings and best practices. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Connect with our guest: • Barano - @baranobk • Chef Albert - @AlDiMeglio • https://www.baranobk.com Thank you to our sponsors: 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 Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I’m speaking with John Issa a 29 year hospitality veteran, co-owner and partner in the highly diversified INVIC2S Hospitality Group in DC. INVIC2S operates a bakery, beer garden, sports bar, niteclub and craft cocktail bar. Listen as John shares: • How he learned to let go of Micromanaging to become a true inspired leader • The consistent experiences and unique concepts that set their group apart • Team Building, Staff Development and Culture with a Family feel • Remaining objective about the business with “eyes on the prize” • Critical decisions, big wins and fails • Marketing, Hooks & finding Influencers And importantly, “Cross Promotion”, loyalty and keeping guests patronizing their different concepts. Don’t miss this episode! Speaking of Team Building, the Restaurant Rockstars Academy provides a framework to lead, establish accountability and motivate your team to move your business and profits to new levels of success. You can assign lessons to any team-member, track their progress and watch them grow your business. Check it out now at: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Now go out there and Rock YOUR Restaurant! Roger Connect with our guest: @publicbarlivedc, @saufhausbiergarten, @daspretzelhaus and @invic2s_group Thank you to our sponsors: Sculpture Hospitality are your restaurant’s Food & Beverage Inventory experts. Don’t leave thousands of dollars in Profit to chance when there is a simple Inventory system! Sculpture Hospitality don’t just manage your inventory, they give you a clear picture of your restaurant’s profitability. Get a no obligation FREE Inventory Consult at https://SculptureHospitality.com/rockstar UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber’s courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer’s doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. 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

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Michel Falcon, a restaurateur and entrepreneur behind the multiple location Brasa Peruvian Kitchen. Michel has a very different and fresh take on company culture and restaurant teamwork. In these times of staffing shortages and challenges, Michel’s approach just may be the way forward. Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ The Restaurant Academy Training System We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with us on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1 Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast: iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0 Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1 Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars Ask Roger a Question or Share a Restaurant story with us: https://www.speakpipe.com/RestaurantRockstars #hospitality #podcast #restaurantmanagement #successfulbusiness #restaurantindustry #companyculture #recruiting #restauranttips #restaurant #restaurants