Want to listen to the latest Restaurant Rockstars podcast episodes?

Episode #255 Outdoor Dining Spaces are the New Opportunity!

When Covid hit and our restaurants were forced to cut capacity, or shut inside dining down altogether, many of us immediately improvised with an outdoor solution. Parking lots, roof decks, sidewalks and even streets outside our restaurant became our new dining rooms. I’m speaking with three guests, all offering unique solutions to this new opportunity of outdoor dining.

Details

Episode #252 The 3,000 Details Of Running Luxury Hotel Restaurants

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast I’m speaking with Mr. Ian Pomerville, the Director of Food & Beverage for The Lodge at Spruce Peak in beautiful Stowe, Vermont. Known as “Ski Capital of the East”, some would say Stowe is busier in the summer than winter. Regardless of season, The Lodge is always hopping with upscale guests used to pampered service and perfection with every minute detail.

Details

Episode #251 Restaurant Staffing Made Simple & Profitable

It’s no secret that to be really successful in this business, you must stay focused on Efficiency, Productivity and Profit! Cost Controls are right at the top of that list as well! Your restaurant’s biggest expense is probably your Labor Cost. With all the challenges of staffing right now, you need to also be thinking about keeping your team happy. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jordan Boesch, CEO of 7shifts, an all-in-one labor management solution.

Details

Episode #250 A&W Rocks 102 Years of Restaurant Success!

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I am speaking with Mr. Kevin Bazner, the C.E.O. of A & W Restaurants. It’s amazing that this successful restaurant brand has shown double digit growth the last 2 years, even during the pandemic. You’ll be surprised at A & W’s Covid strategy not to scale back on their inside dining room model.

Details

Episode #248 This Ain’t Your Mommas Sandwich Shop!

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast listen as we speak with Renae Scott of California based Ike’s Love & Sandwiches. As Chief Marketing Officer, Renae and her team are building powerful loyalty for this fast-growing chain of sandwich shops. You will learn so many best-practices and executable ideas for your own place!

Details

Episode #247 Save Money, Food Waste and the Planet

In today’s episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Im speaking with Mr. Manik Suri Founder and CEO of Therma. Manik recognized that billions of dollars are lost each year in product and food waste and he decided to make a difference. He created a system with simple sensors that immediately notify you and your team of equipment failure, power outage and even human error if a freezer door is left open. You can take instant action before product and money are lost.

Details

Episode #245 Restaurant Uniforms Brand your Business and Keep Staff Happy

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Mr. Jim Snediker of Stock Manufacturing Company in Chicagoland. Jim is a “hospitality workwear guru”, and we’ll be speaking all about the importance of cool and quality uniforms that keep your staff happy and customers coming back for more.

Details

Episode #244 Cleaning, Safety, Innovation & Passion for Hospitality

Why customers are once again visiting restaurants for the food and convenience, but returning for cleanliness and safety. Don’t miss this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast as I speak with Mr. Paul Edmondson, Vice President of Proctor & Gamble Professional. Paul has a true passion for the hospitality industry, and he applies a personal approach to elevate this business. Finding the balance between investments and improvements are critical as restaurant revenues recover from this pandemic.

Details

Episode #239 Pride, Tradition & Hard Work Grows this Greek Restaurant

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Yianni Kosmides of Apola Greek Grill. He is a Greek native who with his brother Stefano, cut his teeth at an early age helping run every part of the family business. This episode is all about the “Secret Sauce” of running a great restaurant based on freshness, quality and tradition. We’ll talk about the importance of leading by example, training, attention to the bottom line, and let’s not forget the food.

Details

Episode #237 Hospitality Impresario Dishes On His Hot Restaurant

Every now and again I meet a true hospitality innovator. Someone who sees around corners and whose vision anticipates trends before they happen. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Mr. James Geier of “Morgan’s on Fulton Event Space” and “Marvin’s Food and Fuel”. James predicted that Chicagoland’s Fulton Market Warehouse District would ultimately become one of the hottest restaurant and entertainment draws in the Midwest.

Details

Episode #236 Create Marketing Firepower With Your Domain Name

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast. I’m speaking with Stu Maloff, Founder of Restaurant Brands, the premier restaurant domain name marketplace. Whether you’re just starting your first location or you’re a veteran operator, you need a great restaurant domain name to complement a great restaurant website.

Details