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It's happening every day... technology partners are being acquired by bigger and bigger fish. In this podcast, Jeremy and Ryan discuss how to stay on top of it and what to do if it happens!

In today's world, your guests are using all sorts of new and innovative technologies to find where they want to eat. Just when you think you're on top of it, something new pops up. How can you stay on top of it? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Lee Zucker, Head of Industry/GM, Food Services at Yext, an online presence management company, to discuss these next-gen search tools, the changing lan...

As restaurant operators, we know that one of the biggest costs to our restaurants is food. Being able to automate the ability to go through food cost invoices and recipes with a fine tooth comb means more profit for your restaurant! Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Andy Schwartz from xtraCHEF to talk about three easy ways you can manage and automating your restaurant's food costs! Check out xt...

Have you noticed that food halls are popping up just about EVERWHERE? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they discuss this rising trend, what it means for your business, and how technology is playing a key role in its growth.

Ever wonder the best way to train your staff? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they talk about the latest and greatest tools to make sure your staff is performing as quickly as possible to get on the floor and start making some sales!

Join Jeremy and Ryan as they look deeper into one of the hottest trends in restaurant technology right now: kiosks. What are they? Where did they come from? Why should you care? ...are all questions they answer, and more, on this podcast! Check it out.

Join Jeremy and Ryan as they update their audience on the status of the industry as it pertains to the $15/hour pay raise! It's been almost 2 years since they tackled this topic, so what's changed? You'll have to listen to know!

Were you able to make it to this year's National Restaurant Association show in Chicago? Join Ryan and Jeremy as they discuss the top 5 takeaways from this year's show and how they will impact your restaurant!

You asked for it and we brought it! Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Derin Alemli, Founder & CEO of Square Roots Kitchen. SRK is a restaurant built around technology serving the Chicago area with a totally custom self-ordering platform. Join Derin as he describes conceptualizing and bringing to life his hi-tech restaurant! Check out Square Roots Kitchen's website at www.squarerootskitchen....

Are you aspiring to one day open your own restaurant? You're in luck! In this episode, Ryan and Jeremy give you an in-depth look at how to work your way from dishwasher to restaurateur! They give tips, tricks, and pitfalls to watch out for in learning, funding, and other key areas! Check it out!

You've heard Jeremy and Ryan talk about "best-in-breed" solutions on previous podcasts... So what does it all mean? Join the Guys as they take you into a deep dive about what it means to be "best-in-breed", how to shop for these, and how to decide if they're right for your business.

UberEATS, Alexa, Apple HomePod... Have you ever wondered what the NEXT cool thing is going to be that consumers will use to order food from your restaurant?? More importantly - do you know what you'll do when they come about? This podcast talks about all of that and more! It's one you wish you listened to last year! Check it out!

Are your events a point of pride or a point of contention within your restaurant? Join Ryan and Jeremy as they welcome Jonathan Morse, Founder and CEO of Tripleseat. Tripleseat's all-in-one platform streamlines the planning process for restaurants and venues, and is the first web-based system created by specifically for former restaurant industry planners. This is one that you don't want to miss!...

Sure, we all know that days like Valentine's Day are great days for restaurants to make money, but can they also spell disaster? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they chat about the hidden benefits and pitfalls of these special event days!

Hold up... What? Stop taking cash?? That's right. Restaurants and retailers are now starting to accept only credit cards and alternative forms of payments! Crazy, right? Maybe not so much...Join Jeremy and Ryan as they discuss everything that is "cashless": What it means for your restaurant, what are the benefits, and what are the risks? This is a big one!

Have you ever wondered just what it takes to start your very own podcast? Maybe you're thinking about starting one and don't know where to begin. In today's podcast, Jeremy and Ryan discuss why they created the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, how they got started, and some major pitfalls to watch out for in the journey! Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the art of podcasting! Chec...

In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands. Ryan and Jeremy dive deep on this one and it's one you won't want to miss! To get your copy of Shoe Dog, visit: http://amzn.to...

Have you ever looked at some restaurants and realized that they were absolutely crushing their online marketing game? Or maybe you've wondered just how some restaurant brands become a pop-culture sensation. Join the Restaurant Technology Guys as they welcome Digital Conversion Specialist and all around digital community building expert Jacob Ruiz of Action Ready Marketing. In this episode, they ta...

What would you say if we told you that one day you'll be able to enjoy a nice steak dinner in a 5-Star restaurant with your brother who lives 1,200 miles away without ever leaving your home? Or what if you could see your food being prepared in real-time in a bird's eye view in the perspective of the chef? These are the things we are talking about in our latest podcast... And this one is a headtrip...

Have you ever wondered "What's one easy way I could make my restaurant more profitable?". It's probably more like when haven't you wondered that?! In today's podcast, Jeremy and Ryan discuss one easy way to help increase profits and make a bigger impact on the guest experience! It's a win-win that you can't afford to miss!www.upshow.tv/rtg

In their latest Podcast, The Restaurant Technology Guys talk about something that is usually lacking in a manager's busy day - and that's giving and receiving constructive feedback. Join Jeremy and Ryan as they talk about step-by-step practices to incorporate "feedback loops" into your daily business practice and the HUGE benefit it can have. Check it out! As always, we love the feedback ourselves...

It happens to everyone... Kids are sick, the babysitter can't come in, or you woke up with a headache and sore throat. It's something we all deal with: life. But oftentimes, we have to push through these setbacks to keep the ball rolling. Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome a VERY special guest in studio to discuss just how to make sure you can take the time to take care of the other parts of you...

Join Jeremy and Ryan as they do a little gazing into the crystal ball and talk about what the FUTURE of guest experience is going to look like! They talk about some pretty future-forward things, but all things you need to consider TODAY to be ready for TOMORROW! This is one you won't want to miss.

In this episode, Jeremy and Ryan recap a book that has made an incredible impact for their careers. They think it's one you'll find a HUGE value in... Check it out. If you want to purchase a copy of this book, you can do that here: http://amzn.to/2wBH8vA

We all know that the restaurant space has crazy high turnover. But what if your restaurant could be different? How much money would you save? How much better guest experience would your patrons have? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they do a deep dive into how to attract, hire, and keep TOP talent. You're not going to want to miss this one!