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  • 457. The Formula for Restaurant Profit & Freedom – Roger Beaudoin

    457. The Formula for Restaurant Profit & Freedom – Roger Beaudoin
    2025/09/07
    Learn the exact formula for restaurant profit and freedom from Roger, founder of five successful restaurant concepts. After 23 years in the business, Roger shares the three fundamentals that transformed his operations and allowed him to work on his business, not in it. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, you’ll discover: ✅ How to track inventory, labor, and prime cost to maximize restaurant profit ✅ Why menu engineering can uncover $350K–$885K in lost profit every year ✅ The difference between hiring and recruiting — and how to build a dream team ✅ How to empower “intrapreneurs” who run your restaurant like they own it ✅ Proven marketing firepower: Mug Clubs, cash cows, hooks, and loyalty systems ✅ Why Sales Stars training can double and triple sales year over year Roger also explains how to create a company culture of accountability, recognition, and empowerment. From menu profit accelerators to raving fans and VIP guests, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to grow sales, lower costs, and multiply restaurant profit. 📌 Want to stop leaving money on the table? Check out the Restaurant Rockstars Academy → https://restaurantrockstars.com use code pod20 to save 20% off
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    33 分
  • 456. Restaurant Systems That Actually Work: Cross-Training, KPIs, - Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura

    456. Restaurant Systems That Actually Work: Cross-Training, KPIs, - Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura
    2025/08/24
    If you’re looking for real-world strategies to strengthen your team, tighten your numbers, and elevate your guest experience, this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is packed with actionable ideas. Jamie and Leo show that when you combine strong systems with leadership and creativity, you can build restaurants that thrive—even in the most competitive markets. If you’re looking for real-world strategies to strengthen your team, tighten your numbers, and elevate your guest experience, this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is packed with actionable ideas. Jamie and Leo show that when you combine strong systems with leadership and creativity, you can build restaurants that thrive—even in the most competitive markets. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why cross-training is an investment, not a cost • How to hire for personality and train for skills • The key financial metrics to track weekly, not monthly • The importance of menu costing and timely price adjustments • Simple ways to build morale, recognition, and culture • How to mentor managers through shadowing and hands-on training • Social media and influencer strategies that drive new business • Why “experience” is the new standard for hospitality Listen now to hear Jamie and Leo’s full story and discover the systems that keep their restaurants strong, profitable, and built to last. Show Notes & Transcript: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-456-restaurant-systems/ Thank you to our sponsors: • The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ • The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/
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    33 分
  • 455. This Restaurant Model Lets You Earn More While Working Less - Jon Ahrendt

    455. This Restaurant Model Lets You Earn More While Working Less - Jon Ahrendt
    2025/08/14
    Work Less. Earn More. Discover how Keke’s Breakfast Café built a thriving 70+ location brand with a single-shift model, happy staff, and loyal guests. Learn the leadership principles, culture strategies, and operational systems that are redefining restaurant success. Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Inside the Restaurant Training Academy, you’ll get step-by-step tools to master your finances and multiply your revenue—plus get unlimited staff access and an onboarding coaching call with Roger included. 👉 Join now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keke's-breakfast-cafe-inc./ https://www.facebook.com/KekesBreakfastCafe/ https://www.instagram.com/kekesbreakfastcafe/ https://x.com/kekes Thank you to our sponsors: • The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ • Touch Bistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus, real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend Becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994. • Fora Financial: Money and funding for restaurant inventory, new equipment, or whatever you choose. Easy apply, fast decision and up to $1.5M funding. Funding subject to terms and conditions. Go to www.forafinancial.com/rockstar • The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/
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    35 分
  • 454. Forget Food Cost... Here’s How to Double Your Profit in Your Restaurant

    454. Forget Food Cost... Here’s How to Double Your Profit in Your Restaurant
    2025/08/06
    Too many restaurants obsess over food cost—but profit is what really matters. In this episode, Roger breaks down the food cost fallacy, how to calculate your true cost, and what to do instead to boost your bottom line. From portion control and inventory to menu redesign and training, this is a must-listen for every restaurant owner. Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Inside the Restaurant Academy, you’ll get step-by-step tools to master your finances and multiply your revenue—plus unlimited staff access. 👉 Join now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: • Fora Financial: Money and funding for restaurant inventory, new equipment, or whatever you choose. Easy apply, fast decision and up to $1.5M funding. Funding subject to terms and conditions. Go to www.forafinancial.com/rockstar • The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ • The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/ • Touch Bistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus, real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend Becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994.
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    23 分
  • 453. Top 10 Restaurant Financial Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) - Cindy Montoya

    453. Top 10 Restaurant Financial Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) - Cindy Montoya
    2025/08/01
    Are financial mistakes draining your restaurant’s profits? In this episode, we break down the top 10 restaurant financial mistakes—from tip reporting and payroll to sales tax and bookkeeping. Tax pro Cindy Montoya from KAC Consulting shares how to fix the leaks and boost your bottom line. Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with Restaurant Rockstars 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 Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kac-consulting-inc. https://www.facebook.com/kacconsulting https://www.instagram.com/kacconsulting Thank you to our sponsors: • Touch Bistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus, real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend Becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994. • 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 know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ • Fora Financial: Money and funding for restaurant inventory, new equipment, or whatever you choose. Easy apply, fast decision and up to $1.5M funding. Funding subject to terms and conditions. Go to www.forafinancial.com/rockstar
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    25 分
  • 452. Restaurant Owners Need To Stop Ignoring This MENU Strategy - Chef Leslie Durso

    452. Restaurant Owners Need To Stop Ignoring This MENU Strategy - Chef Leslie Durso
    2025/07/24
    Join Roger as he welcomes Leslie Durso, a dynamic chef and culinary consultant who works with the Four Seasons and personal clients. Discover how Leslie blends health-focused culinary practices with profitability in the restaurant industry. Learn about handling food allergies, plant-based menu options that entice all customers, and the financial benefits of healthier choices. Leslie also shares her secrets for maintaining a positive workplace culture in high-profile luxury kitchens. Don't miss out on valuable tips for improving your restaurant's bottom line while catering to modern dietary needs. 👉 Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: ⭐️ The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Fora Financial: Money and funding for restaurant inventory, new equipment, or whatever you choose. Easy apply, fast decision and up to $1.5M funding. Funding subject to terms and conditions. Go to https://www.forafinancial.com/rockstar ⭐️ MyEmployees: A happy team is a productive team. Boost morale, team-spirit and employee appreciation with impactful, consistent and genuine recognition programs. MyEmployees helps thousands of hospitality leaders uplevel performance, lower turnover and build winning teams. https://myemployees.com/hospitality/ ⭐️ TouchBistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus, real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend Becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994. ⭐️ Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world recipes passed down from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com
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    37 分
  • 451. 47% of Your Restaurant’s Employees Want to Quit. Here’s How to Keep Them - David Strange

    451. 47% of Your Restaurant’s Employees Want to Quit. Here’s How to Keep Them - David Strange
    2025/07/17
    Struggling with staffing? You’re not alone. In this episode, we uncover why 47% of your restaurant employees may be ready to quit—and what you can do about it. Leadership expert David Strange reveals proven hiring tactics, morale-boosting strategies, and the one thing most leaders miss. From “hire slow, fire fast” to the secret behind bottom-up leadership, this is your ultimate playbook for building a loyal, high-performing team. Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with Restaurant Rockstars 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 Thank you to our sponsors: The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ Fora Financial: Money and funding for restaurant inventory, new equipment, or whatever you choose. Easy apply, fast decision and up to $1.5M funding. Funding subject to terms and conditions. Go to www.forafinancial.com/rockstar MyEmployees: A happy team is a productive team. Boost morale, team-spirit and employee appreciation with impactful, consistent and genuine recognition programs. MyEmployees helps thousands of hospitality leaders uplevel performance, lower turnover and build winning teams. https://myemployees.com/hospitality/ TouchBistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line.
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    38 分
  • 450. The #1 Profitable Restaurant Strategy You're Missing (How To Fix It) – Roger Beaudoin

    450. The #1 Profitable Restaurant Strategy You're Missing (How To Fix It) – Roger Beaudoin
    2025/07/09
    Most restaurant owners are missing this game-changing strategy. Roger shares the systems, team-building tactics, and menu hacks that turn restaurants into profit machines. If you want bigger margins and loyal staff, this is a must-listen. Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train Staff, and Multiply Your Revenue! Unlimited Staff Accounts. Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: • Touch Bistro: Touch Bistro helps speed up service, reduce errors and turn tables faster while loyalty programs, online ordering and contactless payments boost your bottom line. Plus, real time analytics, inventory tracking and staff scheduling are game changers. Reach out to my friend Becky, tell her I sent you and she will take good care of you! Her email is btartick@touchbistro.com or call her at 647-360-3994. • The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ • MyEmployees: A happy team is a productive team. Boost morale, team-spirit and employee appreciation with impactful, consistent and genuine recognition programs. MyEmployees helps thousands of hospitality leaders uplevel performance, lower turnover and build winning teams. Go To: https://myemployees.com/hospitality • Lilly’s Fresh Pasta - Lilly’s Fresh Pasta creates the finest fresh pastas from scratch using clean ingredients and old-world r own from mother to son. Lilly, the company matriarch and her son Antonio continue to follow the highest quality standards for their products. Ask your sales rep today or go to: https://lillysfreshpasta.com
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    29 分