Restaurant Growth Accelerator: More Profit, More Locations, And More Time With Your Family

Growing a profitable restaurant is hard. Scaling a restaurant to multiple locations is even harder. But building a restaurant business that someone will actually pay millions to buy? That requires a completely different level. In this episode, you’ll hear the real story of Chris Wietecha - and how he scaled a restaurant brand to six locations and sold it for a 5x multiple. Like many restaurant own...

Most restaurant owners think more sales = more profit. That’s a lie. If your restaurant is busy but your bank account doesn’t reflect it, this episode will show you exactly why - and how to fix it. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott (multi-unit owner for 20+ years) breaks down the simple weekly tracking system that transformed his own restaurants - from stre...

What if you could predict exactly how many employees your restaurant will need before peak season hits? No scrambling. No desperate hiring. No working 80-hour weeks. Instead, what if you could have a clear restaurant labor forecast, a hiring funnel strategy, and a plan to maximize profit during your busiest months? In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott breaks d...

AI is changing how restaurants show up on Google - and most owners don’t even realize they’re invisible. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott sits down with local SEO expert Claudia Tomina to discuss important restaurant marketing updates. They discuss how AI, Google’s evolving algorithms, and large language models (LLMs) are reshaping restaurant marketing. If you&apo...

Why do so many restaurant owners keep ending up in survival mode… even after sales recover and things “get better”? In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott breaks down why survival mode isn’t just “part of the industry”. You’ll also learn how leadership psychology, pressure-based performance, and lack of planning during good times keep restaurants stuck in a cons...

As a busy restaurant owner, doing everything yourself might feel responsible. But it’s actually the exact reason your restaurant can’t scale. Working longer hours, rescuing your team, and jumping into every problem may feel productive. But in reality, it’s the fastest way to burn out and stall your restaurant’s growth. This will help restaurant owners who want more profit, better systems, stronger...

If your restaurant labor is stuck above 30%, these simple scheduling and productivity shifts can drop your restaurant labor costs fast - without cutting wages or overworking staff. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, multi-unit restaurant owner Andrew Scott breaks down proven restaurant labor management strategies that help operators reduce labor costs. You’ll learn how t...

Running a restaurant is hard. Keeping it profitable is even harder. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott (Founder of OwnerShift) shares the four financial rules every restaurant owner needs to live by - if they want to keep their money once the profits start rolling in. After almost 20 years as a restaurant owner and helping hundreds of clients grow their busi...

In this FAQ episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott answers real questions submitted by restaurant owners. Including questions about navigating POS systems, tech stacks, AI tools, marketing decisions, and third-party delivery (while staying profitable and protecting the guest experience). You’ll also hear about what restaurant technology is actually worth paying for, what’s not,...

Is your mindset the real reason your restaurant isn’t growing? If you're constantly blaming food costs, labor shortages, or the economy, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about restaurant success. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, multi-unit restaurant owner Andrew Scott dives deep into the mindset shifts every restaurant owner must make - t...

Restaurant sales crash every January... here’s how to stop the bleeding before it starts. Welcome to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with your host, Andrew Scott. Today, we're diving deep into how to plan for and survive the winter sales slump that hits many restaurants in January and February. Listen now and build your winter-proof restaurant strategy before the slow season hits! T...

This episode will completely change how you think about restaurant growth, profitability, and freedom - straight from a multi-unit owner who scaled back and made more money. Welcome to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast. In this episode, Andrew Scott sits down with restaurant powerhouse Kim Shapiro, uncovering exactly how she scaled, simplified, and systemized her multi-location restaurant...

If you're planning to scale your restaurant business, this is the blueprint for buying existing restaurants the smart way - straight from a 20-year restaurant industry veteran. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott shares what every restaurant owner needs to know before purchasing an existing business or expanding to new locations. From costly mistakes mad...

Tired of restaurant managers who don’t take initiative, don’t know their numbers, and always need hand-holding? Welcome back to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with your host Andrew Scott, a multi-unit restaurant owner with nearly 20 years of experience helping restaurant leaders grow sales, improve profits, and reclaim their time. In this episode, Andrew is tackling one of the biggest c...

Data is the secret weapon of today’s most profitable restaurants. Join Andrew Scott and Russ Hawkins as they break down how to use numbers and data to scale your restaurant, cut costs, and increase your revenue. If you're a restaurant owner, multi-unit operator, or manager looking to improve your profits, reduce staff turnover, or optimize operations, this episode is packed with actionable in...

If you’re a restaurant owner asking yourself, “Should I sell or fix my restaurant?” - then you need to know that getting this right could mean the difference between a six-figure loss or a thriving comeback. In this episode, Andrew Scott is breaking down the real-world process of selling a restaurant - including the hidden costs, timelines, legal headaches, buyer red flags, and common myths that m...

If you're running a restaurant and not paying yourself properly, you're not running a business…  you're running a liability. Tune in today and see how to build a profitable restaurant that pays you like a real CEO. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, industry veterans Andrew Scott and Nathan Voulgaris break down strategies for setting your owner pay. You al...

This restaurant owner turned a $110,000 loss into a thriving business, while taking back his time, team, and mental health. Welcome back to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with host Andrew Scott - a restaurant owner turned restaurant growth coach helping operators increase profits, reduce stress, and reclaim their freedom. Today, Andrew is talking with Donnie Saviak, a Calgary restaurant...

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with restaurant employees, blamed the economy, or wondered why your restaurant's profitability isn’t improving - this episode will challenge you to look in the mirror. Because it turns out, there’s a high chance you are the problem in your business. But that's actually the best news you could receive. Join Andrew Scott (Founder of Owner Shift) as he shares...

Struggling with slim profit margins in your restaurant? In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott (founder of Owner Shift) shares 5 proven restaurant growth strategies you can use to boost profits and cash flow - in just 7 days. You’ll walk away with actionable insights you can implement immediately. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to increase restaurant prof...

If you’re a restaurant owner who’s always covering shifts, stuck in 80-hour weeks, and constantly putting out fires - you need to know that restaurant owner burnout is real. And it’s costing you your freedom, your profits, and your life. Multi-unit restaurant owner and founder of Ownershift, Andrew Scott, and Client Success Director, Dave Doyle, break down why so many independent restaurant owners...

Your kitchen could be costing you thousands in hidden labor and wasted time. In this episode of The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, your host, Andrew Scott, sits down with kitchen expert Bruce Nollert. Together, they share how optimizing your kitchen layout, systems, and equipment can massively increase your restaurant’s efficiency, profitability, and team performance. Whether you’re a rest...

High stress. Long hours. Angry outbursts. If your restaurant is running you into the ground, it’s time to get honest about emotional control - and how it could be killing your business In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Andrew Scott - Founder of Owner Shift, 20-year restaurant veteran, and multi-location owner - gets real about the anger, frustration, and emotional...

From an exhausted bakery owner working nonstop to selling her bakery at a profit - Camile Sue’s story is proof that you can grow a bakery, restaurant, or any food service business AND get your life back. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott sits down with Camile Sue - a bakery owner who went from overwhelmed to building systems, doubling sales, selling her bak...

When you've been running restaurants for almost 20 years like I have, you start noticing patterns. Eespecially when it comes to why certain restaurant managers thrive while others quietly (or loudly) drive top talent out the door. And it rarely has anything to do with technical skill. In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, we dive deep into the DISC personality assessme...