Chip Klose
RESTAURANT STRATEGY
The Restaurant Strategy podcast is dedicated helping independent restaurant owners increase the profitability of their restaurants and grow. The show is hosted by industry expert Chip Klose, who asks the question: What would your life look like if your restaurant could deliver consistent, predictable 20% returns?
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Chip Klose
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
What is GOOD Marketing? 15.01.2026 14:37
#516 - What is GOOD Marketing? ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii. VISIT: https://marqii.com/ ***** This...
Embracing the Abundance Mindset 12.01.2026 12:17
#515 - Embracing the Abundance Mindset ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy ***** The Scarcity Mindset says that there's so much much to go around...
How to Optimize Your Restaurant for AI Search 08.01.2026 28:49
#514 - How to Optimize Your Restaurant for AI Search ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** Rev's LinkedIn Newsletter Post About AI SEARCH: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/secret-sauce-winning-ai-search-restaur...
The Best Way to Map Out the Year Ahead 05.01.2026 15:30
#513 - The Best Way to Map Out the Year Ahead ***** 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 Kickfin. ...
Eight Simple Website Do's and Don'ts (ENCORE) 01.01.2026 21:11
#512 - Eight Simple Website Do's and Don'ts (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** Remember that your WEBSITE is an extension of your restaurant. Don't just slap something up on the internet; it has to...
The Surprising Truth About Goals 29.12.2025 11:01
#511 - The Surprising Truth About Goals ***** 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 Kickfin. VISIT:...
Streamlining the Dirtiest Job in the Kitchen with RTI 25.12.2025 29:24
#510 - Streamlining the Dirtiest Job in the Kitchen with RTI ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii. VISIT: ...
The Keys to Expansion with Biz Dev Expert, Edie Weintraub 22.12.2025 39:40
#509 - The Keys to Expansion with Biz Dev Expert, Edie Weintraub ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy ***** Edie Weintraub is an expert when it com...
The ONLY 3 Marketing Channels That are STILL Working Consistently 18.12.2025 20:47
#508 - The ONLY 3 Marketing Channels That are STILL Working Consistently ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqi...
The Only Growth Metrics That Matter 15.12.2025 15:25
#507 - The Only Growth Metrics That Matter ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy ***** There are only 3 ways to increase revenue in our restaurats: ...
James Beard Award-Winner, Chef Katie Button (ENCORE) 11.12.2025 1:02:46
#506 - James Beard Award-Winner, Chef Katie Button (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** Chef Katie Button is a James Beard Award-Winner and she drops in to share a bit about her journey. ***** If...
Two Mastermind Case Studies 08.12.2025 25:01
#505 - Two Mastermind Case Studies ***** 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 Kickfin. VISIT: htt...
Dialing In the Guest Experience with Coach Sal Rotolo 04.12.2025 44:01
#504 - Dialing In the Guest Experience with Coach Sal Rotolo ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** Restaurant Coach Sal Rotolo is back, and this time we're taking a deep dive into GUEST EXPERIENCE. What is it?...
Simple Tricks for Growing Revenue with CEO of Frontline Performance Group 01.12.2025 35:30
#503 - Simple Tricks for Growing Revenue with CEO of Frontline Performance Group ***** 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 coun...
Understanding Personas and Pain Points (ENCORE) 27.11.2025 31:33
#502 - Understanding Personas and Pain Points (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii. VISIT: https...
We Suck at Training, But This is How to Do It Better (ENCORE) 24.11.2025 19:04
#501 - We Suck at Training, But This is How to Do It Better (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy ***** We suck at training, but we don't h...
Celebrating Episode 500 with Six Pieces of Wisdom 20.11.2025 25:01
#500 - Celebrating Episode 500 with Six Pieces of Wisdom ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii. VISIT: htt...
How to Increase Check Average with Dessert Sales 17.11.2025 13:49
#499 - How to Increase Check Average with Dessert Sales ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy ***** If anyone tells you NOT to sell desserts, they a...
Four-Walls Marketing Tactics That Actually Work (and Are Absolutely Free!!) 13.11.2025 17:43
#498 - Four-Walls Marketing Tactics That Actually Work (and Are Absolutely Free!!) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** Better Hellos Bouncebacks for First-Timers More Google Reviews Stronger Engagement Be...
Takeaways from the P3 Profitability Summit in Fort Worth, TX 10.11.2025 26:47
#497 - Takeaways from the P3 Profitability Summit in Fort Worth, TX ***** 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 tippi...
Building a Strategy to Spark Word-of-Mouth (ENCORE) 06.11.2025 19:07
#496 - Building a Strategy to Spark Word-of-Mouth (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** People don't talk about ORDINARY things. They only share unique, unusual, or remarkable experiences. Try to b...
How Smarter Tip Distribution is Changing Restaurants 03.11.2025 41:59
#495 - How Smarter Tip Distribution is Changing Restaurants ***** 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 w...
Five Things I Learned About Marketing From My Trip to Greece 30.10.2025 31:05
#494 - Five Things I Learned About Marketing From My Trip to Greece ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii. ...
How to Turn Around a Failing Restaurant with Coach Chris Hughes 27.10.2025 33:26
#493 - How to Turn Around a Failing Restaurant with Coach Chris Hughes ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Automate your sales taxes using DAVO BY AVALARA. The software integrates with most POS systems. It sets aside your sales taxes, files on time, and submits payments before the deadline. VISIT: https://davosalestax.com/RestaurantStrategy ***** Some restaurants struggle... whil...
Ten Restaurants CRUSHING Social Media Right Now (ENCORE) 23.10.2025 27:03
#492 - Ten Restaurants CRUSHING Social Media Right Now (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii. VISI...
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