Restaurant365

Behind the Numbers

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Hosted by Rich Sweeney and Marc Cohen of Restaurant365, Behind The Numbers features in-depth interviews with some of the most prominent and successful figures in the restaurant and hospitality space. Join us each week to learn more about the technology that powers out industry and how you can take advantage in your own business!

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Growing Suviche: From 10 Seats to a Thriving Hospitality Group 29.05.2025 47:06

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, Andrei Stern, co-founder of Suviche, shares the inside story of how he transformed a tiny, 10-seat Miami eatery into a thriving multi-location hospitality brand. Discover how rapid, daily communication, strategic use of data to overcome supply chain challenges, a transparent commission-based pay structure, and a sharp focus on menu specialization became key i...

Building Smarter Restaurant Operations with Ken Baker 08.05.2025 49:29

Join hosts Marc Cohen and Rich Sweeney in this insightful episode of Behind The Numbers presented by Restaurant365, featuring Ken Baker. Ken reveals essential strategies for scaling restaurant operations through smart technology, the importance of integrating operational expertise with data systems, and the critical impact of employee retention on profitability. Discover how to balance cutting-edg...

How California Fish Grill Scaled Smart with CFO Paul Potvin 22.04.2025 49:27

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we sit down with Paul Potvin, CFO of California Fish Grill , to explore how the West Coast seafood brand scaled from 1 to 58 locations — without losing its culture or control. From AVT food costing and time-based labor studies to kiosks that boost accuracy and a flexible supply chain built for resilience, Paul shares actionable strategies every operator shoul...

Michael Mina & Jason Himber on Growth, Accountability, and Innovation 12.03.2025 46:19

On this episode of Behind the Numbers by Restaurant365, hosts Marc Cohen and Rich Sweeney sit down with award-winning chef and Mina Group founder Michael Mina and the company’s CEO Jason Himber. Together, they explore the keys to modern restaurant leadership, including motivating today’s workforce, fostering a culture of accountability, and scaling operations without sacrificing quality. They also...

The Journey from Busboy to Multi-Unit IHOP Owner with Walid Jamal 12.02.2025 46:28

How does a teenage busboy become the owner of multiple IHOP locations? In this episode of Behind the Numbers, Walid Jamal, President of JHG Restaurants, shares his inspiring journey from entry-level employee to multi-unit franchisee. Walid reveals the strategies that helped him succeed— from building strong employee relationships to leveraging technology like Restaurant365 to streamline operations...