The Restaurant Roadmap

In this episode of the Restaurant Roadmap Podcast , Synergy Restaurant Consultants Managing Partner Danny Bendas sits down with Hamed Mazrouei, Founder and CEO of Vivant , to discuss one of the most overlooked drivers...

<p>In this episode of the Restaurant Roadmap, we continue the Front of House conversation by focusing on what separates average service teams from truly strong ones. Great guest experiences do not happen by...

<p>In this episode, we take a hard, strategic look at the Front-of-House; not as a hospitality function, but as a true business engine. Operators often underestimate the FOH, yet it influences everything from throughput...

<p>In this episode, we break down a simple but powerful truth: your restaurant’s P&L isn’t created in the office—it’s created every day on the floor, in the kitchen, and behind the bar.</p><p>Every decision your team...

<p>In this episode, we break down one of the most important skills any restaurant operator can develop: understanding your income statement, or P&L. Because at the end of the day, this document tells you one thing: are...

<p>In Part 2 of the Employee Life Cycle series on The Restaurant Roadmap Podcast, we shift from attracting candidates to making the right hiring decisions and setting new team members up to actually stay.</p><p>This...

<p>In this episode of The Restaurant Roadmap Podcast, we break down the first two, and most overlooked, stages of the employee life cycle: talent sourcing and recruiting. We unpack where your strongest team members...

<p>In this episode, we break down how restaurants can expand their definition of hospitality to better serve individuals with autism, without changing their brand, menu, or operations. Drawing on both restaurant and...

<p>In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of restaurant marketing and speak to Vince Wang of Mustard.love to explore how they have become the largest local influencer network built specifically for...

<p>In this episode, we break down the critical role of Supply Chain in building a consistent, high-quality, and scalable restaurant brand. From safeguarding quality and food safety to negotiating smarter vendor...

<p>In this episode, we explain what it really takes to develop a restaurant concept that stands out, connects with guests, and increases profitability. From balancing passion with strategy to understanding your target...

<p>In this episode of the The Restaurant Roadmap, we dig into two of the biggest challenges in catering today; people and pipeline. From staffing shortages to stalled sales, hosts explore how to rebuild catering...

<p>In Part 2 of our deep dive into restaurant financing and cash flow, Danny and financial expert Clyde return to break down the real numbers behind profitability. Building on the fundamentals from Part 1, this episode...

<p>In this episode, we explore the vital role that budgets and cash flow play in maintaining a restaurant's smooth, profitable, and sustainable operation. Whether you manage a single location or multiple sites...

<p>Previously, we explored the foundational systems every kitchen needs to run efficiently, from establishing structure and consistency to building a culture of accountability.</p><p>In Part Two, we dive deeper into the...