In this episode, Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars explains the crucial concept of prime cost in the restaurant industry (the combined percentage of food, beverage, and labor costs relative to
As the dawn of a new year unfolds, small business owners find themselves at a pivotal juncture — a moment to reflect on past achievements, learn from challenges, and strategically chart
Use this checklist to assess and upgrade your restaurant's performance in the areas that matter most. Print it. Share it. Revisit it monthly.
Staffing, Leadership & Sales Training
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Get ready to kick off 2026 with a clear, profitable game plan for your restaurant. In
Running a restaurant in 2026 means operating in constant uncertainty. Labor costs won't stop climbing. Customer expectations keep changing. And somewhere in all that chaos, you need to
Running a successful restaurant isn't just about staying busy, it's about staying intentional. That's where annual strategic planning comes in. Too many operators start
In restaurants, most teams don't fail from a lack of effort, they fail from a lack of clarity. Clear goals and consistent KPI (Key Performance Indicator) reviews give
Managing one restaurant is already challenging. How crazy would it be to manage not one but four different restaurant concepts? This is exactly the life of Leo Moura, a seasoned
Every operator wants to grow, thrive, and succeed, but success rarely comes from doing more of the same. Often, it comes from stopping the behaviors and patterns that hold you
As a restaurant operator, time, energy, and money are your scarcest resources. You don't need more things to do-you need the right things to do that deliver real
Too many restaurant owners wake up hoping today will be better than yesterday. Hoping the weather cooperates. Hoping enough staff show up. Hoping guests walk through the door. But hope
Having a good restaurant manager is essential in securing success in the world of hospitality. What characteristics and leadership styles should they possess? Jaime Oikle explores the eight traits of
