RESTAURANT STRATEGY

#173 - The Move Toward Convenience *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.   VISIT :  marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern te...

#172 - Integrating Hospitality and Tech with Popmenu Co-Founders, Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy ***** Ready to learn more about the Restaurant Accelerator Group Coaching Program?  Click the link to set up a FREE 45-minute Strategy Session with me to see if you're a good fit:  https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of rest...

#171 - Two Shifts That All Restaurateurs Need To Make! ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends.   Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kic...

#170 - Talking Entrepreneurship and Social Change with T2D Founder, Tom Foley *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.   VISIT :  marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brough...

#169 - Leveraging Third-Party Delivery Apps *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.   VISIT :  marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a...

#168 - Talking FREE MONEY with CPA, Catherine Tindall ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISI...

#167 - The Two Problems That Restaurants Are Solving ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISIT...

#166 - Finding the Next Great Restaurant Space with Kyle Inserra *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.   VISIT :  marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by:...

#165 - 6 Ways That Travel Changes Us *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.   VISIT :  marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern...

#164 - INTERVIEW with Award-Winning Bar Director, Jonathan Howard ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first...

#163 - Takeaways from the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first m...

#162 - INTERVIEW with Mark Kelegian, Owner of LA's Iconic, Randy's Donuts *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.   VISIT :  marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to...

#161 - The 10 Biggest Mistakes That Keep Restaurants from Hitting Maximum Profitability *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.   VISIT :  marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode...

#160 - INTERVIEW: Talking All Things Staffing with One Haus Founder, Mike Hewitt *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: VIRTUAL RESTAURANT GROUP They offer innovative, turnkey delivery-only brands that you're able to easily operate out of your existing restaurant with very little disruption to your current operation. Onboarding is super easy, with recipe guides, and step-by-step trainin...

#159 - Maslow's Heirarchy of DINING Needs *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: VIRTUAL RESTAURANT GROUP They offer innovative, turnkey delivery-only brands that you're able to easily operate out of your existing restaurant with very little disruption to your current operation. Onboarding is super easy, with recipe guides, and step-by-step training for you and your staff. Visit the lin...

#158 - INTERVIEW with the Owners of NYC Favorite, Harlem Shake ***** Harlem Shake is a fan favorite in its namesake neighborhood and they recently branched out into Brooklyn to open a second location. I had the opportunity to sit down with co-owners, Jelena Pasic & Dardra Coaxum , to talk all about systems, growth, and what comes next for this 8-year old brand.  IMPORTANT LINKS: Harlem Shake W...

#157 - The Push & Pull of Hospitality ***** We've gotten so used to yelling that I wonder if we've forgotten how to whisper. This week's episode is all about the push and pull of hospitality, and I'm inviting you to do a bit more listening than you have in the past. In turn, I think you'll find your customers and staff will be more willing to lean in and listen to what you have to say. Listen...

#156 - INTERVIEW: All About "the People" With Author, Matt Rolfe *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: VIRTUAL RESTAURANT GROUP They offer innovative, turnkey delivery-only brands that you're able to easily operate out of your existing restaurant with very little disruption to your current operation. Onboarding is super easy, with recipe guides, and step-by-step training for you and yo...

#155 - Do You Sell T-Shirts in Your Restaurant? *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: VIRTUAL RESTAURANT GROUP They offer innovative, turnkey delivery-only brands that you're able to easily operate out of your existing restaurant with very little disruption to your current operation. Onboarding is super easy, with recipe guides, and step-by-step training for you and your staff. Visit t...

#154 - INTERVIEW with Danielle McCusker, Owner of the Denver-Based Startup, Peer Brands ***** Danielle McCusker created Peer Brands out of sheer desperation. She was driven to launch a healthy ghost kitchen concept in her hometown of Denver, CO. But after struggling for more than a year to find a space she gave up. It was through that struggle that she realized there was a need in the market... a...

#153 - How to Optimize a Restaurant Website *****   Want to get $500 off my new digital course, RESTAURANT RECHARGE? Send me an email and I'll get you an exclusive promo code! CONTACT chip@chipklose.com   *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: VIRTUAL RESTAURANT GROUP They offer innovative, turnkey delivery-only brands that you're able to easily operate out of your existing restaurant w...

#152 - What Disney Taught Me About the Future of Hospitality ***** I'm recording this in the closet of my hotel room at Walt Disney World after a whirlwind week here at the parks. Join me as I share my biggest takeaways!  ***** Register for my FREE webinar on January 24 and 25 all about the Two Secrets to Restaurant Profitability: www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/webinar

#151 - Pick One Thing & Do It Well *****   Want to get $500 off my new digital course, RESTAURANT RECHARGE? Send me an email and I'll get you an exclusive promo code! CONTACT chip@chipklose.com   *****   This week's episode is brought to you by: VIRTUAL RESTAURANT GROUP They offer innovative, turnkey delivery-only brands that you're able to easily operate out of your existing restaurant with v...

#150 - INTERVIEW with Josh Kopel, Host of the Full Comp Podcast This week's episode is also sponsored by STOCK MFG. With Stock you get all the style of retail, with the price, continuity, and customer service of a traditional uniform vendor. They offer an assortment of everyday items that are ready to ship with no minimum order quantity, and can also create custom uniforms to fit any aesthetic.  V...

#149 - Looking 5 Years Into the Future This week's episode is also sponsored by STOCK MFG. With Stock you get all the style of retail, with the price, continuity, and customer service of a traditional uniform vendor. They offer an assortment of everyday items that are ready to ship with no minimum order quantity, and can also create custom uniforms to fit any aesthetic.  Visit: stockmfg.co/chip to...