Join veteran restaurant advisor Matthew Mabel as he discusses the upcoming Texas Restaurant Show in Houston and explores critical questions every restaurant owner should be asking in today's challenging business environment. This episode focuses on the fastest ways to increase restaurant performance, grow your company in a flat market, and develop strategies for continuing to build net-worth through successful restaurant entrepreneurship. Matthew shares insights on rediscovering fundamental business practices that drive restaurant success, including attracting the right people, implementing quality information systems, creating menu items that provide value to demanding guests, leveraging technology in operations, and identifying barriers to growth. He also previews his two speaking sessions at the show, covering restaurant performance optimization and growth strategies for business owners looking to scale their operations and profits in today's uncertain economy.

Key Topics Covered

• Rediscovering fundamental restaurant business practices that never go out of date
• Strategies for attracting and retaining the right team members in today's labor market
• The importance of financial literacy and quality information systems for restaurant owners
• Creating menu items that provide real value to today's sophisticated guests
• Implementing the right technology stack to improve restaurant operations
• Identifying and overcoming barriers to restaurant growth and expansion
• Growing your business, people, and profits in an uncertain economy
• Addressing the management talent gap in the restaurant industry post-COVID
• Capital raising strategies for restaurant entrepreneurs
• Site selection updates and location factors for restaurant success

Links Mentioned

• The Texas Restaurant Roadshow
• RestaurantOwner.com
• Denny Law Group
• bigInk Real Estate
• Register for tickets to the roadshow
• My email address

Resources Mentioned

• Website: www.surrender.biz
• Free initial consultation available

Connect with Matthew Mabel

Matthew works with owners of successful, independent, multi-unit restaurants to improve:

• Profit growth
• Sales optimization
• Guest count increase
• Unit expansion
• Employee engagement
• Brand loyalty

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