#282 This Pizza Franchise Does Good By Doing Good

Episode #282 This Pizza Franchise Does Good by DOING GOOD!

Sit down with us in this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast as I speak with MJ Riva of The Pizza Factory. She’s a down-to-earth, involved operator who will inspire you. Get ready for some powerful takeaways you can take back to your own operation. Learn why people love their pies and why the Pizza Factory says “We Toss Em, They’re Awesome”!

From Dishwasher to Restaurant Franchise Founder

Episode #278 From Dishwasher to Restaurant Franchise Founder

In this week’s episode of The Restaurant Rockstars Podcast my guest is Shawn Lalehzarian of www.theredchickz.com. He arrived in the US not speaking a word of English yet rose through the ranks from dishwasher to server to cook to manager. He then hopped on a plane, immersed himself in Nashville culture and came up with the magic formula for his chicken franchise!

The Lodge at Spruce Peak in beautiful Stowe, Vermont

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.

Episode #247 Save Money, Food Waste and the Planet

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.

Episode #204 Restaurants Share Covid-19 Aftermath & Solutions

The Government has all but shut us down, and returning to days of normal is still out of sight for most of us. We’re scrambling for a new plan and that plan keeps shifting day by day. What to do next? In this episode of the Restaurant RockStars Podcast I speak with George Deeb of Restaurant Furniture Plus. George sent out a Covid-19 Survey to 30,000 restaurants and the results are telling.

Episode #151 Dominate your Competition like a Las Vegas Casino

What would you do to compete if you ran a casino hotel in famous Las Vegas?  What would you do to open a restaurant and what strategies would you use to increase sales in the restaurant? Yes, we can all name the mega-brand hotels on the famous strip, but how could you make a splash if your operation was “Off” the strip?  How could you capture the imagination of the public and get them in your door?