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Roger Beaudoin hosts Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, a business show with 496 episodes published.
500. 10 Restaurant Profit Strategies Every Operator Should Know - Roger Beaudoin
Aug 17, 202638m
It’s our 500th episode, and I’m sharing 10 proven ways to make your restaurant more profitable. These aren’t theories. They’re strategies I used in my own restaurants to increase sales, control costs, build stronger team
499. Smarter Restaurant Operations: More Revenue, Better Culture, Happier Guests - Joe Mikulich
Aug 9, 202637m
Smarter operations can mean more revenue, a stronger team, and happier guests. Joe Mikulich of EDO Hospitality shares practical ideas independent restaurant operators can put to work right now. What if running a more pro
498. Restaurant Systems That Build Profitable Teams (Without Constant Turnover) - Kyle Peters
Aug 2, 202636m
In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger sits down with Kyle Peters, co-owner of Sexy Pizza, to discuss the operational systems that help independent restaurants reduce turnover, improve profitability a
497. Restaurant Leadership Secrets That Build Better Teams & Bigger Profits | Steve Kislow, CEO of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Jul 24, 202635m
What separates great restaurant operators from everyone else? According to Firebirds Wood Fired Grill CEO Steve Kislow, it starts with leadership. In this episode of Restaurant Rockstars, Steve shares the leadership prin
496. The Restaurant Hospitality Formula That Keeps Guests Coming Back - Brian Toll
Jul 9, 202638m
What keeps guests coming back again and again? In this episode, Roger sits down with Brian Toll, co-founder of h.wood Group, to discuss the leadership, culture, and hospitality strategies behind one of the industry's fas
495. Restaurant General Manager Secrets with Andrew Roy | Leadership, Labor & Profit
Jul 5, 202632m
What separates an average restaurant manager from a truly great general manager? In this episode, Roger sits down with Andrew Roy, General Manager of Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, to discuss the leadership habits, systems,
494. Restaurant Growth Strategies: How to Grow Sales Without Lowering Prices - Mike Montagano,
Jun 27, 202633m
If you're looking for restaurant growth strategies that increase sales without relying on constant discounts, this episode is for you. Roger sits down with Dog Haus CEO Mike Montagano to discuss how one of the industry's
What if one employee mistake could cost your restaurant $100,000...or more? In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger sits down with employment attorney and former chef Doug Plass to discuss the restaura
492. If I Owned Your Restaurant Part 3: Hidden Profit Leaks Costing You Money
Jun 14, 202641m
The response to the first two episodes in this series was incredible, so we're back with Part 3. In this episode, Roger shares exactly what he'd focus on if he owned your restaurant today. From labor controls and invento
490. A New Idea for Kids Menus That Drives Revenue & Loyalty - Mick Carr
May 30, 202633m0
Are your kids menus helping drive family revenue…or just checking a box? In this episode of Restaurant Rockstars, Roger sits down with Mick Carr, founder of GrubLab, to explore a new approach to family dining that turns
489. The Systems Behind Talkin' Tacos Success: Food Truck to Over 30 Locations - Omar Al-Massalkhi
May 22, 202632m0
Roger sits down with Omar from Talkin' Tacos to unpack the systems, leadership, and operational discipline that fueled their growth. This is not a story about luck. It's about building repeatable systems, protecting cult
488. The Truth About Profit, Labor & Marketing - Ben Fischer
May 17, 202637m0
Restaurant veteran Ben Fischer joins Roger to share 45+ years of hard-earned restaurant operations lessons on leadership, staffing, labor management, pricing, systems, marketing and what actually makes restaurants succes
487. Restaurant Leadership, Accountability & Profit Systems with Big Biscuit CEO Chad Offerdahl
May 9, 202642m0
Independent restaurant operators are facing rising labor costs, shrinking margins, inconsistent team performance, and growing pressure to deliver value while maintaining hospitality. In this episode, Roger sits down with
486. Inside Restaurant Operations at a 35-Unit Brand: KPIs, Training & Culture - Alex Sadowsky
Apr 27, 202633m0
Running 35 restaurants takes more than systems. It takes real restaurant operations. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I sit down with Alex Sadowsky, Vice President of Training, Culinary, and Beverage
485. How to Turn Catering Into a High-Profit, Repeat Revenue Machine - Elias Hage
Apr 18, 202635m0
Turn catering into a profit machine. In this episode, Roger sits down with Elias from Rally Catering to talk about how the right restaurant catering system can help operators simplify the ordering process, reduce chaos,
484. The Systems Behind a Fully Booked Concept (And How to Scale Without Burning Out) - Jessica Zouaoui
Apr 9, 202643m0
Most restaurant owners are stuck chasing food costs. The real opportunity is building systems that scale profit. In this episode, Roger sits down with Jessica Zouaoui, Co-Founder of Oakwell Beer Spa, a fully booked, mult
483. If I Took Over Your Restaurant, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do First (Part 2) - Roger Beaudoin
Apr 3, 202631m0
If your restaurant is busy but not making money, your systems, not your effort, are the problem. In this episode, Roger breaks down exactly what he would do if he took over your restaurant today. From menu costing and pr
482. Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Actually Work - Shawn Walchef
Mar 26, 202640m0
If you think great food and service are enough to grow your restaurant… think again. In this episode, marketing powerhouse Shawn Walchef breaks down the restaurant marketing strategies that actually work today—and why “i
481. How Smart Operators Are Boosting Restaurant Margins Despite Rising Costs - Samir Zabaneh
Mar 18, 202637m0
Rising costs are squeezing profits across the industry, but the smartest operators are adapting fast...and winning. In this episode, Roger sits down with Samir Zabaneh to break down the real strategies restaurants are us
480. 5 Profit-Killing Mistakes Destroying Restaurant Margins - Roger Beaudoin
Mar 12, 202635m0
Restaurant profits are under pressure, and many operators are unknowingly making mistakes that destroy their restaurant margins. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger Beaudoin breaks down the five bi
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