The Restaurant Roundtable

Tune in to hear how Columbus chefs Shanika and Jomar Sheppard of Marlow’s Cheesesteaks went from selling water ice at local festivals to running a full-on brick and mortar Philly-style restaurant – and now, they’re bringing the food truck back! In this episode of The Restaurant Roundtable, the Sheppards share exactly what it takes to build a food truck business, why they went bri...

The restaurant industry is changing, and mentorship is leading the way. The James Beard Foundation is breaking barriers with paid stage opportunities, giving emerging chefs hands-on experience in world-class kitchens without the financial strain! 🎙️Tune in to the latest episode of the Restaurant Roundtable as we dive into how this initiative is redefining mentorship and shaping the future of dinin...

Think 100,000+ followers is the key to filling your restaurant? Think again. Going viral on social media may sound great, but if you’re not winning your local neighborhood—your seats will stay empty.  Welcome back for Season 2, Episode 1 of the Restaurant Roundtable! In today’s episode, we’re hacking social media with Chef Chad Rosenthal—YES, THE 2x Food Network...

  Behind the Menus: The Secret Sauce to a Restaurant’s Financial Success With profit margins as low as 5%, running a restaurant isn’t just about food—it’s about survival. In today’s episode of The Restaurant Roundtable, we dive into the financial challenges that restaurant owners face, from razor-thin profit margins to managing increasing costs and working with i...

  Balancing food quality and customer service has never been more critical in today’s fast-changing restaurant landscape. Which matters more to customers? In today’s episode of The Restaurant Roundtable , we tackle a key question: Is great food enough to make up for poor service?  Balancing delicious dishes and exceptional service is tougher than ever, especially with staffin...

We’re delving into one of the biggest challenges restaurant owners face today: driving traffic and keeping customers coming back for more! With so much competition out there, how can you make sure your business stands out from the crowd? Today we’ll explore this topic and discuss some strategies on how to keep your customers hungry for more!   ABOUT THE PODCAST: Kraft Heinz Away From Home presents...

A restaurant’s menu shouldn’t stay the same forever. Updating your menu can breathe new life into your business, attract new customers, and keep your regulars coming back for more! But how do you know when it’s time to make a change? And how do you go about it without losing what made your restaurant popular in the first place? Tune in to today’s episode of the Restaurant Roundtable to discover in...

How do you hold true to your “why” and still give customers what they want? This is the question that every successful culinary venture needs to have answered. But what is a “why,” and how do we find it?    Tune in to today’s episode of the Restaurant Roundtable to uncover your own “why,” and learn how to apply it to your life and career to achieve lasting success in the culinary world.    Togethe...

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