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Running Restaurants

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Running a restaurant is one of the most exhilarating yet challenging ventures out there. Every day, passionate restaurateurs pour their hearts into delivering dining experiences that both excite customers & simultaneously drive profits to the bottom line. But how can restaurants do both even better? Welcome to Running Restaurants, the podcast exploring actionable tips, valuable resources, and interesting insights every restaurant owner can easily implement in their own businesses. Whether you want your food venture to be more profitable, renowned, or enticing to many, we discuss every single s...

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89: Insider Notes for Opening a Restaurant 17.04.2019 10:40

A handful of key tips from the author of "Opening a Restaurant: From Inception to Reception." Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with author and industry expert Geordy Murphy in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at http://www.buildyourrestaurant.com/ & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

88: Successfully Recruiting Staff for Your Bar 02.04.2019 6:07

"Good help is hard to find." This can certainly be true in the restaurant and bar business. We talk about successful ways to find & recruit staff for your bar. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Trevor Bernatchez of BevSpot.com in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.bevspot.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

87: What Restaurants & Bars Need to Know About Insurance 11.03.2019 15:23

Any of number of things can go awry in the restaurant business. We talk about both the common coverage needs as well as the needs for some specific situations. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with David DeLorenzo of BarandRestaurantInsurance.com in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at http://www.barandrestaurantinsurance.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

86: Timeline for Buying or Selling a Restaurant 07.03.2019 5:22

Every deal is different, but we talk about what it typically takes to get the deal done. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Laura Yutzy of the Sofranko Advisory Group about the different aspects of closing a restaurant purchase in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.sofrankoadvisors.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

85: How POS Systems Can Help Your Restaurant Increase Sales & Profits 28.02.2019 5:15

POS Systems aren't just for ringing up sales. They're also for ringing up profits! Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Melanie Martel of Lightspeed POS in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.lightspeedhq.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

84: How a Book Club Can Build Your Team Culture and Make Your Company Stronger 20.02.2019 5:40

Looking for a way to boost your team's performance & development as well as boost your company culture? Take a look at what the folks at MyEmployees do with their internal company book club. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Matthew Coleman of MyEmployees in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.myemployees.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

83: Three Minutes of Tips & Key Tactics for a New Restaurant Owner 19.02.2019 3:58

Overwhelmed as a new owner? Here are some key tactics to laser in on. Jaime Oikle of RunningRestaurants.com with Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars. Find more at https://www.runningrestaurants.com & SalesStars at https://bit.ly/2q4ksni.

82: Common Mistakes By Restaurants When Leasing 12.02.2019 3:19

Dale shares a few mistakes you'll want to be sure to avoid. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Dale Wilerton of The Lease Coach in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www. TheLeaseCoach.com and https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

81: Video as a Tool for Restaurant Recruiting 08.02.2019 6:25

Job boards aren't always that efficient for restaurants. Can video be the answer? Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Brent Skipper of Headhunter App in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at https://www.headhunterapp.io & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

80: Getting a Fresh Set of Eyes on Your Business 07.02.2019 16:53

Great interview session with Jeffrey Stone, CEO at Compeat Restaurant Management Software. Find more at https://www.compeat.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

79: Brand Identity Overview for Restaurants 05.02.2019 6:01

Brand identity can by your most fundamental business advantage. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Seth Rexilius of WonderWild in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.wonderwild.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

78: Two Minutes of Advice for Your Restaurant's Host or Hostess 01.02.2019 2:54

We all know what they say about first impressions. Well it certainly holds true in your restaurant. Darren drops a couple minutes of sage advice for hosts and hostesses to help restaurants deliver a great experience to the customer. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Darren Denington of Service With Style in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.servicewithstyl...

77: Best Advice I've Ever Received: Andy Schwartz of xtraCHEF 31.01.2019 3:43

I love what Andy shares here because it's true for everyone.

76: Improve Employee Loyalty, Productivity, Motivation & Pride 29.01.2019 5:53

Everyone wants more out of their team, no? Regular recognition can be a key tool for getting your staff to go above and beyond. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Matthew Coleman of MyEmployees in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.myemployees.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

75: Margins & Fees for Restaurant Delivery 12.12.2018 8:08

Restaurants are in a margin battle and the delivery space can add or subtract from those margins. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com talks with Zack Martin, CEO & Co-founder of OrderOut, an aggregation service for online ordering, about what's going on and what can you do about it. Find more at https://www.orderout.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

74: Mistakes When Buying a Restaurant 06.12.2018 5:20

The last thing you want to do is start your business making a common buying mistake. We talk about how to avoid several common pitfalls. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Laura Yutzy of the Sofranko Advisory Group in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.sofrankoadvisors.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

73: Asking the Right Questions When Negotiation a Lease 28.11.2018 5:05

So many things can go wrong in your lease. Use this as a starting point checklist towards success. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Dale Wilerton of The Lease Coach in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www. TheLeaseCoach.com and https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

72: Brand Strategy Advice for Restaurants 27.11.2018 6:47

Great insights for crafting the brand strategy for your restaurant. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Seth Rexilius of WonderWild in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.wonderwild.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

71: Quick Tips for Cost Cutting at Your Restaurant 16.11.2018 6:16

Check out these tips to help make your restaurant more efficient. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com gets into it with Andy Schwartz, CEO of xtraCHEF about how restaurants can be more efficient & productive and thus make more profits in their business. Find more at https://www.xtrachef.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

70: Best Advice I've Ever Received: Darren Denington 11.11.2018 3:37

I'm not going to give it away, but the key quote in this tells a story that's applicable for absolutely everyone. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Darren Denington of Service With Style in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.servicewithstyle.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

69: Why Employee Recognition is So Important 07.11.2018 7:01

It's critical to have an engaged and motivated staff. Regular recognition can be an important driving factor. Learn why... Plus tips for how restaurants can best use rewards... Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Matthew Coleman of MyEmployeesok in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.myemployees.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

68: Facebook Ad Targeting Tips for Restaurants 28.10.2018 7:51

Want to know how to best use Facebook ads for your restaurant? Check out these tips. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com talks with Michele Levandusky of My Cup Of Media about the power of facebook ad targeting in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at http://www.mycupofmedia.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

67: How to Bring in High Quality Staff to Your Restaurant 24.10.2018 4:35

What is your restaurant's hiring approach? We talk about how to get the best staff possible. We hit on... 1 The key characteristics of successful team members 2) How to bring your "B" players up to the "A" level 3) When & why to eliminate "C" players 4) How to get awesome referrals and more... Jaime Oikle of RunningRestaurants.com with Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars. Find more at https...

66: Restaurant Landlord Gotchas 15.10.2018 3:18

Pay attention to this one. You don't want to get caught by these gotchas. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Dale Wilerton of The Lease Coach in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www. TheLeaseCoach.com and https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

65: Online Ordering for Restaurants: The Players & Trends 11.10.2018 5:37

Online ordering is exploding with both new as well as established players fighting for turf. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com talks about it with Zack Martin, CEO & Co-founder of OrderOut, an aggregation service for online ordering. Find more at https://www.orderout.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.