Running Restaurants

Improving costs & getting to higher profit margins is everyone's goal. But how do we get there? In this episode I'm joined by guest Ian Christopher, CEO at Galley, as we talk about improving costs & getting to higher profit margins. Learn more at https://www.galleysolutions.com. Plus stay tuned to http://www.runningrestaurants.com for more industry updates.

The challenge of operating safely these days is daunting. Now add on multiple rotating venues. In this episode I'm joined by my co-host Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars and our guest Tamara Mullin, Food Safety Officer at FOODWORKS, a Chicago-based restaurant incubator. Tamara and her crew have had to dig deep to develop operating protocols across all the businesses they work with. We talk ab...

Getting timely customer feedback is so crucial. It can also be critical to customer recovery. Especially if it heads off a negative social review -- that's a big time save. In this episode I'm joined by my co-host Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars and our guest Matt Selbie, President & founder of Opiniator, which offers immediate customer feedback by mobile phone. Join us as we talk throu...

There are inherent problems in restaurant takeout and delivery. Minnow helps solve one of them. The Minnow Pickup Pod is a touchless, contact-free solution for food delivery and pickup -- helping to keep food secure and people safe. While not originally built with COVID-19 in mind, the Minnow Pod finds itself perfectly positioned with a product that's a win win for operators & customers. Join...

Who are your best potential promoters? That's right, your customers & community. Join me and Eric Nalbone, VP of Marketing at Drum as we talk about their new tool for promoting your restaurant via word of mouth. Learn more at https://www.drum.io/drum-for-business. Plus stay tuned to http://www.runningrestaurants.com for more industry updates.

You're probably missing out on profits when serving folks with food allergies. We talk about why that's the case. Join Jaime Oikle, founder of RunningRestaurants.com & Shandee Chernow, CEO of CertiStar as we talk about how to have a system in place to serve these folks effectively and maximize profits. Find more at http://www.certistar.com. Plus stay tuned to http://www.runningrestaurants.com...

Jaime Oikle, founder of RunningRestaurants.com & Roger Beaudoin, founder of Restaurant Rockstars give you the lowdown on what the big show will look like. 20+ speakers! Great sessions! You don't want to miss this!!! For the full agenda & lineup of speakers as well as to register go to https://rrrshow.com.

The number one thing every restaurant needs to work on right now is the profitability of their menu. Whether you're just opening back up or looking for the green light in the coming weeks your plan needs to be to have your menu in the best shape it's ever been in. You've got to be ready to wring as much profit as you can from every item sold on your menu. Join RunningRestaurants.com founder Jaime...

This is our most comprehensive look yet at the steps towards comeback. RunningRestaurants.com founder, Jaime Oikle, is joined by industry expert Darren Denington of Service With Style in this 60+ minute webinar where they dive deep into seven different areas that are going to be key to your restaurant's return. Grab a notebook and clear an hour off your calendar -- you're going to want to walk thr...

Everyone knows that text messaging can be a great marketing tool for restaurants. But, how can restaurants utilize text in their marketing right now amid COVID-19? Join Jaime Oikle, founder of RunningRestaurants.com & Geoff Chaney, owner and founder of InfinitVIP.biz for a quick session on text messaging tips. Find more at http://www. InfinitVIP.biz. Plus stay tuned to http://www.runningrestau...

Bob hit the confidence conumdrum on the head when he pointed out..."you get 9 out of 10 details right, but that one miss will be very costly." So true, especially right now. Join RunningRestaurants.com founder Jaime Oikle & Restaurant Playbooks founder Bob Duprey as they cover how to ensure your customer's confidence. More info from Bob is at http://www.restaurantplaybooks.com/covid. Plus stay...

Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is joined by Dale Willerton of the TheLeaseCoach.com in this late April update for restaurant operators about how to best handle restaurant lease questions and negotiations during the COVID-19 crisis. Dale also shares key tips on what to watch out for. More info from Dale is at http://www.theleasecoach.com. Stay tuned to http://www.runningrestaurants.com for...

RunningRestaurants.com founder Jaime Oikle is joined by Sam Toia, CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association for an update on COVID-19 and the PPP. For more on the IRA go to https://www.illinoisrestaurants.org And stay tuned to http://www.runningrestaurants.com for more updates.

If you're doing curbside takeout, delivery or catering you'll want to check out these three tips. No one is doing pre-COVID-19 revenue of course, but there are some simple ways, right now, that you can significantly boost orders & sales. RunningRestaurants.com founder Jaime Oikle is joined by Nick Fosberg founder of the Bar & Restaurant Success website. Nick also owns two bars & restau...

There are things you can right now do get your restaurant ready for a stronger future. RunningRestaurants.com founder Jaime Oikle makes a guest appearance in this session covering four key areas that restaurants need to be sure to work on. Co-hosted by CheddrSuite CEO Javier Cadena & Geoff Chaney, Partner at RELENTLESS Management Group this webinar delivers helpful tips for operators everywher...

Quick two minute snippet with several key tips for restaurants. Prime cost, inventory management and more. Jaime Oikle from Running Restaurants.com is joined by Roger Beaudion RestaurantRockstars.com. Find more from Roger at https://restaurantrockstars.com/?ref=jaimeoikle and stay tuned to http://www.runningrestaurants.com for more updates.

Don't miss this in-depth far reaching episode! (Recorded 4/2/20) We start off sharing parallels of Spencer Johnson's best-selling book "Who Moved My Cheese," with where we are now in the COVID-19 crisis. The book is a classic -- it's a super easy read in under an hour, so be sure to pick it up if you don't have a copy -- and re-read right now if you do. It'll help get you thinking about how to dea...

Operations as well as marketing options are limited right now for your restaurant. But it's still important to get the word out about your curbside, takeout & delivery options. Join Vlad Edelman, CEO of Targetable.com & Jaime Oikle of RunningRestaurants.com as they talk about marketing options that are available as well as other marketing tactics for your restaurant. Find more at https://w...

Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is joined by partners Seth Gardenswartz & Candice Owens of Blackgarden Law in this session which covers three possible ways your restaurant may be able to find some relief in the craziness of the COVID-19 crisis. You can find Seth & Candice at https://www.blackgardenlaw.com. And stay tuned to http://www.runningrestaurants.com for more updates.

Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is joined by Dale Willerton of the TheLeaseCoach.com in this timely update for restaurant operators about how to handle restaurant lease questions and concerns during the COVID-19 crisis. Dale shares a variety of tips including negotiation strategies to help restaurants get through this tough time. More info from Dale is at http://www.theleasecoach.com. Stay...

I asked David DeLorenzo of BarandRestaurantInsurance.com to join me for a quick update around insurance questions that restaurant operators might be asking as the impact of COVID-19 continues. Stay tuned to RunningRestaurants.com for continued coverage helping restaurant operators.

Impromptu call where we talk about COVID-19's impact on the restaurant industry. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is joined by Roger Beaudoin of RestaurantRockstars.com as we cover what we're seeing up to the minute. Thanks also to Darren Denington of ServiceWithStyle.com for chiming in as well as our audience for feedback and tips. (Obviously this was recorded at a moment in time and the s...

There are so many things to get right with a new restaurant concept. The folks at CBC did a great job hitting all the checkboxes. In this RunningRestaurants.com "on location" session Jaime Oikle, RR's founder, sits down with Darren Johnson, co-owner and founder of Clermont Brewing Company, a new brewery, restaurant and music venue in suburban Central Florida. Darren's advice reads like a restauran...

It's great for your restaurant to be on wait. But are you maximizing the opportunity with your customers? We talk about a number of ways to do just that. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Shane Gau of WaitBusters Dining in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.waitbustersdining.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

You've got to get your restaurant's budget right! Geordy Murphy, founder and owner of Fobesoft joins Jaime Oikle of RunningRestaurants.com as they cover a whole bunch of budgeting advice in this can't miss episode. Find more at http://www.fobesoft.com/ & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.