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1074: Doug Turbush Chef & Owner Seed Kitchen and Bar 04/15/2024

1074: Doug Turbush Chef & Owner Seed Kitchen and Bar Doug Turbush is the Chef & Owner of in Atlanta, GA. Doug started in the business as a 15 year old washing dishes. He went to school for hotel managment and went to the C.I.A. after that. His goal was to open his own restaurant by his early 30s. He lived and cooked in Thailand and lived and cooked in Atlanta until at 39 he opened Seed Kitchen and Bar in Atlanta in 2011. In 2013 he opened Stem Wine Bar next to Seed, and in 2016 he opened another restaurant which then closed in 2024. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Make it nice or make it twice." In this episode we will discuss: Culinary school Hotel management school Unpaid culinary internships Getting as loan to open your restaurant Opening a restaurant Closing a restaurant EOS Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30818833

1073: Jen Hidinger-Kendrick Founder of Giving Kitchen 04/11/2024

1073: Jen Hidinger-Kendrick Founder of Giving Kitchen Jen Hidinger-Kendrick is the Founder of . Jen and her late husband, Ryan, started a supper club in Atlanta around 2012. The supper club was incredibly successful and finally, four years later, they opened Staplehouse together. Staplehouse was also a great success. However, before the restaurant opened, Ryan was disgnosed with cancer and passed away in 2014. Jen sold her share of the restaurant to her partners and started Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit with this mission: "to provide emergency assitance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources." Favorite success quote/mantra: "Anything longlasting or worthwhile takes time and complete surrender." In this episode we will discuss: Supper clubs Opening a restaurant Partners Selling a restaurant/concept Dealing with tragedy Nonprofits Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagrsm: @ OR @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30772313

1072: Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez, CEO and COO at Rreal Tacos 04/08/2024

1072: Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez, CEO and COO at Rreal Tacos Damian Otero is the CEO of Rreal Tacos and Miguel Hernandez is the company's COO. Damian and Rreal Tacos were previously on the show for episode 945 back in 2022. At that time, Rreal Tacos was opening their third location. Today there are 8 locations with more on the way. They are based in Atlanta, GA. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Create an opportunity biug enough for everybody to get a piece of the action." In this episode we will discuss: Negotiating leases Real estate and restaurants Growth/expansion Sharing equity with employees Marketing Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagrsm: @ or @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30722083

1071: Shuai & Corrie Wang Co-Owners of Super Happy Fun Time Group 04/04/2024

1071: Shuai & Corrie Wang Co-Owners of Super Happy Fun Time Group Corrie and Shuai Wang are the co-owners of Super Happy Fun Time Group which operates and in Charleston, SC. Shuai is a Chinese immigrant who grew up in NYC. There he met Corrie while working in restaurants. Corrie is from upstate NY and is also an author. They moved to Charleston together in 2014 and soon after started a foodtruck and popups to test their culinary concepts. Jackrabbirt Filly opened in 2019 with King BBQ opening in November of 2023. Favorite success quote/mantra: Shuai: "You have yet to experience your best days." Corrie: "Like attracts like." In this episode we will discuss: Time management Foodtrucks extreme stress and burnout in the industry Numbers! Culture and staffing Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: OR Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30612448

1070: Bret Oliverio Owner of Sup Dogs 04/01/2024

1070: Bret Oliverio Owner of Sup Dogs Bret Oliverio is the Owner of Sup Dogs, based in Greenville, NC. Bret began his post-school career as a radio broadcaster. His brother started Sup Dogs back in 2008 but tragically passed away a few years later. That's when, in 2012, Bret took over the restaurant and continues to own it today. Now, there are two Sup Dogs locations, plus a distillery and a cocktail bar. Favorite success quote/mantra: "If you let up, you lose." In this episode we will discuss: Marketing Leaving another industry for restaurants Get an accountant Profit-first Menu engineering Verticle integration Social media Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30599328

1069: Sother Teague Creative Drunk and Founder of Sother Hospitality 03/28/2024

1069: Sother Teague Creative Drunk and Founder of Sother Hospitality Sother Teague is the "Creative Drunk." He is the Founder of Sother Hospitality, Beverage Director at Amor y Amargo, Cohost of the Speakeasy Podcast, author of "I'm Just Here For The Drinks", and most importantly, a bar tender. Favorite success quote/mantra: "If you're the smartest guy in the room, you're in the wrong room." In this episode we will discuss: Partnerships Theater of hospitality Lawyers Popups Bars/bartending Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30571248

1068: Kate Holowchik Chef/Owner of Lionheart Confections 03/25/2024

1068: Kate Holowchik Chef/Owner of Lionheart Confections Kate Holowchik is the chef/owner of Lionheart Confections. Kate grew up baking with her family and began baking in corporate kitchens, such as Panera Bread, during college. After going from kitchen to kitchen, from FOH to baking in BOH, she eventually started Lionheart Confections, a baking popup based in New Hampshire, in 2020. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Lead with a kind heart and live unapologetically." In this episode we will discuss: Mentors Popups Toxic kitchens Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30515498

1067: Matt Berry & Vinny and Dante Marino Co-Owners of DeadProof Pizza Co 03/21/2024

1067: Matt Berry & Vinny and Dante Marino Co-Owners of DeadProof Pizza Co Matt Berry, Vinny Marino, and Dante Marino are the Co-Owners of in New Hampshire. DeadProof Pizza Co is a mobile pizza vendor based in Manchester, NH. Chef Matt Berry created the concept and sought Dante and Vinny for help with marketing. They are all now co-owners of the wildely popular concept. Favorite success quote/mantra: "If you're scared, do it scared." In this episode we will discuss: Pop-ups Marketing Pizza Finding the balance Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30466528

1066: Irene Li Co-Owner of Mei Mei Dumplings 03/18/2024

1066: Irene Li Co-Owner of Mei Mei Dumplings Irene Li is the co-owner of in Boston, MA. Irene grew up in Boston in a Chinese-American family where food was always paramount. She realized her love for cooking while attending Cornell. She and her brother and sister opened Mei Mei Street Kitchen, a food truck, in 2012. In 2018, Irene bought out her co-owner siblings in order to take full control of the business and take it in a new direction, a direction dedicated to identifying and addressing food injustice. She soon realized that dumplings were the most popular item on the menu, and doubled down on that item. Today she sells dumplings wholesale and at farmer's markets, and holds cooking classes. She is also an advocate for policy change regarding restaurants and food injustice within Boston and the Commonwealth. Favorite success quote/mantra: “Generosity and the abundance mindset. We can share things because it’s not pie.” In this episode we will discuss: Food injustice Food trucks Creating educational cooking classes NUMBERS! Wholesale Selling your product at farmer's markets Open book management Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Wensite: PrepShift website: prepshift.co Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30407928

1065: Peter Minich CEO of Fresh City Kitchen 03/14/2024

1065: Peter Minich CEO of Fresh City Kitchen Peter Minich is the Owner/CEO of based in Boston, MA. Peter got his start in the industry at the age of 16 and eventually made his way to Vail, CO to ski and work in kitchens after school. He worked in restaurants there and soon found himself at the Culinary Institute of America. He worked in many fine establishments all over the country until he became the VP at Fresh City in 2010. He bought the company in 2014 and has been the CEO ever since. Today, Fresh City Kitchen is primarily an office catering company. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Mise en place." In this episode we will discuss: Numbers! Culture Culinary school Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30348983

1064: Edison Yee Principle Partner at Bean Restaurant Group 03/07/2024

1064: Edison Yee Principle Partner at Bean Restaurant Group Edison Yee is the President/Partner of headquartered in Springfield, MA. Edison Yee's father opened a restaurant in Massachusetts 5 decades ago which operated until 2018. Edison started working in his dad's restaurant at the age of 10, back in the 1970s. In 1990, Edison took over the family business and today serves as President. In 2002, the family opened their second concept, and another followed in 2006. Today, Bean restaurant Group operates 16 restaurants. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Mise en place." In this episode we will discuss: Family business Putting on a show, an experience for the guest Specials on the menu 450 plus seating EOS! Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: ! Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30262898

1063: Dan Haggerty Co-Owner of Industry East and Stashbox 03/04/2024

1063: Dan Haggerty Co-Owner of Industry East and Stashbox Dan Haggerty is the co-owner of and in Manchester, New Hampshire. Dan got his start in the industry as a dishwasher in an upscale Italian restaurant in Massachusetts. He moved up to prep cook and hated it. He asked if he could be put on FOH and that's when he fell in love with the restaurant industry. After taking many jobs both in the industry and outside of it, he eventually started a "traveling mixology" business which turned into a brick and mortar restaurant (Industry East) in 2020. Stashbox opened soon after that. The future is bright for this NH restaurateur! Favorite success quote/mantra: "Only show up if you really want to be here." In this episode we will discuss: Bars Liquor licences Catering Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ and @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30195138

1062: Justin Alpert Restaurant Architect at 42 Architecture 02/29/2024

1062: Justin Alpert Restaurant Architect at 42 Architecture Justin Alpert is the owner of based in Boston, MA. Justin grew up just outside Boston and enjoyed going to restaurants as a kid with his family. He became an architect after school and designed spaces in the realms of medical and residential. He soon realized he did not enjoy the cut-throat, profit-driven mindset of the firms he worked for and decided to start his own firm focusing only on restaurants. 42 Architecture opened in 2020 and is growing today. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Support those that support others." In this episode we will discuss: The essential SEVEN things to know before hiring an architect! Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30141223

1061: Eric Cacciatore on What's Next for Restaurant Unstoppable! 02/22/2024

1061: Eric Cacciatore on What's Next for Restaurant Unstoppable! Eric Cacciatore, Founder and Host of Restaurant Unstoppable is joined by Jared Parisi, RU's editor, and Callen Meola, RU's Community Manager, to discuss the future of Restaurant Unstoppable and share some very exciting announcements! Join the NEW ! Show notes… Favorite success quote/mantra: Eric: "Ain't nothing to it but to do it." Callen: "Do the next right thing." Jared: "Darkness is difficult and pathfinders are few." In this episode we will discuss: The very exciting future of RU! Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Join the NEW ! Eric's email: [email protected] Jared's email: [email protected] Callen's email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/30053308

1060: David Lombardo President & CEO at Lombardo's Hospitality Group 02/15/2024

1060: David Lombardo President & CEO at Lombardo's Hospitality Group David Lombardo is co-owner, CEO, and president of . David is a fourth generation owner of the Lombardo's brand of restaurants and event spaces. His grandfather, Sal, turned the old Lombardo's into a supermarket and event space. Today, Lombardo's consists of several concepts, including catering, nightclubs, event spaces, restaurants, and wholesale. Before joining the family business officially, David attended UVM and worked at and became the Assistant General Manager at Legal Seafoods. Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out from Predictive Index as mentioned in today's episode! Favorite success quote/mantra: "If you take care of your guests like your family, they're going to take care of your success." Today's sponsor: : Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29940128

1059: Chris Yonker Founder of The Center For Conscious Living and Fulfillment 02/08/2024

1059: Chris Yonker Founder of The Center For Conscious Living and Fulfillment Chris Yonker is the Founder of , a coaching/consulting business that primarily focuses on succession in businesses. Chris was born and raised in the midwest and grew up to work in sales. He worked for 3M in sales and eventually transitioned into a leadership/strategy position. He worked there for 25 years and during that time, about ten years ago, he started his business, The Center for Conscious Living and Fulfillment. He has been full time with his business for 5 years now. He also hosts a podcast! Check it out below... Check out Chris Yonker's podcast, Favorite success quote/mantra: "It's not so much to be busy; so, too, are the ants. The question is, what are you busy about?" In this episode we will discuss: Succession Success - what is it to you? Personal development Missions statements Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Website: chrisyonker.com Chris' podcast: Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29834188

1058: Greg Kahn Owner of Gregorio's Trattoria 02/01/2024

1058: Greg Kahn Owner of Gregorio's Trattoria Greg Kahn is the owner of in VA and MD. Greg started out in sales after school and quickly realized he would be happier owning a restaurant. He sought a mentor and learned all it took in his mentor's restaurant. Soon after, around 2008, he bought one of his mentor's stores and in 2013 turned it into the first Gregorio's Trattoria. Also in 2013 he opened the second Gregorio's. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he opened location three and is currently building out location four. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Provide a delightful guest experience by showing how much we care." Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29740443

1057: Matt Bernabe Owner of Urban Hot Dog 01/25/2024

1057: Matt Bernabe Owner of Urban Hot Dog Matt Bernabe is the Owner of Urban Hot Dog and Fat Frank's. Matt got his start as a very young entrepreneur, always feeling he had the entrepreneurial spirit. He got his first real job in the restaurant industry at Chic-Fil-A where he went from new employee to GM in just a year. He was then part of the opening team (just him and the owner, basically) of Urban Hot Dog in 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. He purchased the restaurant from the original owner in 2014 after attending business school. Fat Frank's opened in the basement of the Urban Hot Dog location and a second Urban Hot Dog opened along with a second food truck. Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Favorite success quote/mantra: "A high tide rises all ships." In this episode we will discuss: Nepotism Numbers/KPI's Food trucks Catering Expansion Tech stacks - Popmenu, Meez, Toast, Restaurant Systems Pro, etc. Today's sponsor: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit to learn more. the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29622658

1056: Danny Azzarello and Alan Frati Co-Owners of CRACK'D Kitchen and Coffee 01/18/2024

1056: Danny Azzarello and Alan Frati Co-Owners of CRACK'D Kitchen and Coffee Danny Azzarello and Alan Frei are the co-founders of CRACK'D Kitchen and Coffee. Both guests grew up in restaurants and learned the fundamentals from working in profitable and system-heavy chains. They met while working together and decided to open CRACK'D in 2019. Today there are 5 locations, along with retail and secondary concepts. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Whatever it takes." In this episode we will discuss: Training and checklists Franchising Work ethic Food trucks and food carts Today's sponsor: : Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: [email protected] Instagram: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29521658

1055: Paula Haines CEO Freedom a la Cart 01/11/2024

1055: Paula Haines CEO Freedom a la Cart Paula Haines is the CEO of . Paula Haines graduated college with a degree in marketing. Freedom a la Cart is a nonprofit that empowers women of Ohio who are survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. The cafe and catering business gives these women workforce skills and training. The organization started in 2009, the social enterprise started in 2011, and Paula joined in 2013. Freedom a la Cart started as a food cart in 2011 and in 2021 opened their first cafe. They have plans to open more in the near future! Favorite success quote/mantra: "Many people will come to Freedom a la Cart because of the mission, but how you build a business is by creating repeat customers and being exceptional." In this episode we will discuss: Marketing Enabling vs. Empowering employees Culture Business models Non-profits Today's sponsor: : Self-awareness is the #1 skill for leaders in the New Era of Work. Self-awareness is also said to be the Peak of emotional intelligence. So How Truly self-aware are you? Cue Ed Doherty, OneDegreeCoaching, and the Predictive Index. The Predictive Index is a Talent Optimization platform that helps leaders understand themselves and others, helping build happy, high-performing teams. Try the Predictive Index Behavior Assessment for free! Head to to take the PI Behavioral Assessment. Once you take the assessment, Ed Doherty is offering a free 30-minute call to read your results and help you become a better Self-aware leader. , because It’s time to serve the Tater your guests deserve! Tater Kegs are shredded potatoes mixed with delicious flavors. All the best parts of a baked potato in the perfect handheld package. From the freezer → to the fryer → to the guest. Serve them in a variety of different ways and in many different applications. Great for dine-in, delivery and to-go. With all the uncertainties in the world today we should be able to be certain that our food always has great flavor, and Tater Kegs provide that comfort in every bite! Request samples at . is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29397073

1054: Joe Pine Author of The Experience Economy 01/04/2024

1054: Joe Pine Author of The Experience Economy Joe Pine II is the author of and Co-Founder of . Joe Pine began programming computers in the 7th grade. He worked at IBM for 13 years and moved up to management and strategic roles within that company. Since the he has been a consultant, coach, expert and author on the topics discussed today. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Go beyond goods and services to staging experiences and guiding transformations for each one of your individual customers." In this episode with Joe Pine, we will discuss: What is the Experience Economy? Today's sponsor: : Fluctuating food prices. Staffing challenges- Now more than ever you need to control costs to remain profitable. MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that lets you see your food and labor costs in real time. By automating your invoice processing and totally digitizing your back office, MarginEdge saves your team hours on paperwork and gives you instant insights to manage your prime costs. No contract. No setup fee. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Chech out the Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29331633

1053: Nick Kosevich CEO and Co-Owner Earl Giles and Beverage Director at Mr. Pauls Supper Club 12/28/2023

1053: Nick Kosevich CEO and Co-Owner Earl Giles and Beverage Director at Mr. Pauls Supper Club Nick Kosevich is the CEO and Co-Owner of and Beverage Director at . Nick started in the restaurant business in 2001 at the Minneapolis restaurant Palomino, where he learned a lot. He learned even more and found a groove at Town Talk Diner, owned by previous guest Tim Niver, where he also worked with previous guest Tommy Begnaud. He started Bitter Cube in 2009, a bitters company, and started Earl Giles 7 years ago. He dabbles in writing, podcasting, consulting, restaurant ownership, distillery ownership, and much more. He is a man of many talents! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Favorite success quote/mantra: "Pressure is a privilege." Today's sponsor: : Self-awareness is the #1 skill for leaders in the New Era of Work. Self-awareness is also said to be the Peak of emotional intelligence. So How Truly self-aware are you? Cue Ed Doherty, OneDegreeCoaching, and the Predictive Index. The Predictive Index is a Talent Optimization platform that helps leaders understand themselves and others, helping build happy, high-performing teams. Try the Predictive Index Behavior Assessment for free! Head to to take the PI Behavioral Assessment. Once you take the assessment, Ed Doherty is offering a free 30-minute call to read your results and help you become a better Self-aware leader. , because It’s time to serve the Tater your guests deserve! Tater Kegs are shredded potatoes mixed with delicious flavors. All the best parts of a baked potato in the perfect handheld package. From the freezer → to the fryer → to the guest. Serve them in a variety of different ways and in many different applications. Great for dine-in, delivery and to-go. With all the uncertainties in the world today we should be able to be certain that our food always has great flavor, and Tater Kegs provide that comfort in every bite! Request samples at . is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29208173

1052: Tim Niver Owner of Saint Dinette and Mucci's, Host of Niver Niver Land Podcast 12/21/2023

1052: Tim Niver Owner of Saint Dinette and Mucci's, Host of Niver Niver Land Podcast Tim Niver is the owner of , , , and the host of the . Tim's first job in the industry was with McDonald's at the age of 15. After college, in 1992, he lived in Spain for 10.5 months before returning home and working in some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas, Colorado, and NYC. He opened his first restaurant in Minneapolis, called Town Talk Diner. He opened Saint Dinette in 2015 and Mucci's soon after, in 2016, followed by Mucci's Frozen. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Don't stop the money." Today's sponsor: : Self-awareness is the #1 skill for leaders in the New Era of Work. Self-awareness is also said to be the Peak of emotional intelligence. So How Truly self-aware are you? Cue Ed Doherty, OneDegreeCoaching, and the Predictive Index. The Predictive Index is a Talent Optimization platform that helps leaders understand themselves and others, helping build happy, high-performing teams. Try the Predictive Index Behavior Assessment for free! Head to to take the PI Behavioral Assessment. Once you take the assessment, Ed Doherty is offering a free 30-minute call to read your results and help you become a better Self-aware leader. , because It’s time to serve the Tater your guests deserve! Tater Kegs are shredded potatoes mixed with delicious flavors. All the best parts of a baked potato in the perfect handheld package. From the freezer → to the fryer → to the guest. Serve them in a variety of different ways and in many different applications. Great for dine-in, delivery and to-go. With all the uncertainties in the world today we should be able to be certain that our food always has great flavor, and Tater Kegs provide that comfort in every bite! Request samples at . is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Website: https://www.saintdinette.com Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29173493

1051: Ryan Bowlds Director of Product Innovation at Restaurant Technologies, Inc. 12/18/2023

1051: Ryan Bowlds Director of Product Innovation at Restaurant Technologies, Inc. Ryan Bowlds is the Senior Director o Product Innovation at RTI is a current sponsor for Restaurant Unstoppable. What exactly is RTI? Delivery: Cooking oil delivery is one component of our Total Oil Management solution. As a Total Oil Management customer, you’re able to better control your oil. Our equipment is installed so we’re able to deliver and pump in bulk cooking oil to your business. Think outside the JIB and modernize your restaurant with oil tanks that we fill for you, so you never end up with too much or too little oil. Bulk Oil Tanks: Our automated cooking oil management solution removes the inconvenience of messy rendering tanks, as well as unreliable JIB delivery and storage. Instead, we conveniently provide storage for fresh and used oil in our clean, custom tanks. Total Oil Management takes a weight off your shoulders and provides a safer, more efficient solution to one of the hardest jobs in the kitchen. Filtration and Monitoring: With oil filtration and monitoring capabilities, you can prevent problems, maximize oil life and achieve better cost management. Removal and Recycling: Disposing of cooking oil is a dreaded task that is riddled with risk and deflates morale. According to the Burn Foundation, nearly 12,000 reported burns occur every year among restaurant employees, the highest number of any employment sector. Our automated solution reduces that risk and takes the burden off you and your staff. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Control the kitchen chaos." Today's sponsor: : Fluctuating food prices. Staffing challenges- Now more than ever you need to control costs to remain profitable. MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that lets you see your food and labor costs in real time. By automating your invoice processing and totally digitizing your back office, MarginEdge saves your team hours on paperwork and gives you instant insights to manage your prime costs. No contract. No setup fee. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: RTI website: /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29115333

1050: Tommy Begnaud Chef/Owner of Mr. Paul's Supper Club 12/14/2023

1050: Tommy Begnaud Chef/Owner of Mr. Paul's Supper Club Tommy Begnaud is the Chef/Owner of Mr. Paul's Supper Club. Tommy Begnaud is from St. Paul and got his first real job in a restaurant washing dishes at the age of 13. He was a bartender in college and when he left school, he worked in his family business for about 5 years. He then realized he wanted to open a restaurant. He went off to culinary school and spent the next 10 or so years working in some great and not-so-great restaurants until he opened in 2022 in Minneapolis. Favorite success quote/mantra: "If people are going to spend their hard-earned money, let's make sure they have a good fucking time." Today's sponsor: : Fluctuating food prices. Staffing challenges- Now more than ever you need to control costs to remain profitable. MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that lets you see your food and labor costs in real time. By automating your invoice processing and totally digitizing your back office, MarginEdge saves your team hours on paperwork and gives you instant insights to manage your prime costs. No contract. No setup fee. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/29070038

1049: Peter Campbell Chef/Owner Red Wagon Pizza Co. 12/11/2023

1048: Timirie Shibley Co-Owner & Co-Creator of Doo-Dah Diner 12/07/2023

1048: Timirie Shibley Co-Owner & Co-Creator of Doo-Dah Diner Timirie Shibley is the Co-Owner and Co-Creator (along with her husband, Patrick) of Doo-Dah Diner in Wichita, KS. Timbre has been a foodie since the age of 2. She worked in sales and customer service for many years until she and her husband met in their mid-40s. A few years later, in 2012, they bought a restaurant on Craigslist that was once a Chinese food restaurant, and opened Doo-Dah Diner with about 10,000 dollars. Doo-Dah Diner has been going ever since (11 years and counting!). Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as highly recommended in today's episode! Favorite success quote/mantra: "We reserve the right to get smarter." Today's sponsor: : Self-awareness is the #1 skill for leaders in the New Era of Work. Self-awareness is also said to be the Peak of emotional intelligence. So How Truly self-aware are you? Cue Ed Doherty, OneDegreeCoaching, and the Predictive Index. The Predictive Index is a Talent Optimization platform that helps leaders understand themselves and others, helping build happy, high-performing teams. Try the Predictive Index Behavior Assessment for free! Head to to take the PI Behavioral Assessment. Once you take the assessment, Ed Doherty is offering a free 30-minute call to read your results and help you become a better Self-aware leader. , because It’s time to serve the Tater your guests deserve! Tater Kegs are shredded potatoes mixed with delicious flavors. All the best parts of a baked potato in the perfect handheld package. From the freezer → to the fryer → to the guest. Serve them in a variety of different ways and in many different applications. Great for dine-in, delivery and to-go. With all the uncertainties in the world today we should be able to be certain that our food always has great flavor, and Tater Kegs provide that comfort in every bite! Request samples at . is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/28948173

1047: Sam Fore Chef/Owner Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites 12/04/2023

1047: Sam Fore Chef/Owner Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites Sam Fore is the chef and Owner of Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites and Tuk Tuk Snack Shop. Sam went to school for marketing and studied consumer behavior. She did web design for Boston restaurants, including those owned by past guest Jamie Bissonnette, before moving to Lexington,KY. There she began cooking Sri Lankan food (she is first-generation Sri Lankan). She hosted brunches for about six months around 2016 in her home on Sundays and hit a max attendance of 44. This became unsustainable, but she enjoyed it. She started doing pop ups in bars and became very popular. She eventually began doing pop ups all over the country and has gotten into recipe development. She just opened her first brick and mortar about 2 months prior to this podcast recording! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Favorite success quote/mantra: "Work hard and be nice to people." Today's sponsor: : Fluctuating food prices. Staffing challenges- Now more than ever you need to control costs to remain profitable. MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that lets you see your food and labor costs in real time. By automating your invoice processing and totally digitizing your back office, MarginEdge saves your team hours on paperwork and gives you instant insights to manage your prime costs. No contract. No setup fee. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/28889938

1046: Johnny Zela COO of Condado Tacos 11/30/2023

1046: Johnny Zela COO of Condado Tacos Johnny Zela is a the COO of Condado Tacos and an employee since DAY ONE! Johnny began his restaurant career in 1995 as a 15 y/o dishwasher in his hometown of Chicago. After high school he joined the US Navy and was a ship's accountant for 4 years before getting out and going to work in bars and restaurants in Chicago. He bought a restaurant there and sold it after 5 years of running it profitably. He then moved to Columbus and applied as a bartender at Condado Tacos before the first location had even opened. Within a year, he was the restaurant's Director of Operations and today he serves as the COO. Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Favorite success quote/mantra: "Take yourself out of your comfort zone every day. Seek both mental and physical exhaustion so you can be at peace with yourself, but never satisfied." Today's sponsor: : Fluctuating food prices. Staffing challenges- Now more than ever you need to control costs to remain profitable. MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that lets you see your food and labor costs in real time. By automating your invoice processing and totally digitizing your back office, MarginEdge saves your team hours on paperwork and gives you instant insights to manage your prime costs. No contract. No setup fee. See how it works at . the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT’s total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT’s end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to , and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/28856848

1045: Chris Artinian President and CEO of Condado Tacos 11/27/2023

1045: Chris Artinian President and CEO of Condado Tacos Chris Artinian began selling insurance and investments out of school. He soon realized that career wasn't for him and he landed a job at Morton Steakhouse and the bottom of the restaurant's ladder. He soon climbed up the ranks and became the CEO and President of the Morton Restaurant Group. He moved on from there to Smokey Bones and most recently he became the CEO and President of Condados Tacos. Condados Tacos aims to have over 100 restaurants by 2026. Favorite success quote/mantra: "You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give." Today's sponsor: : Self-awareness is the #1 skill for leaders in the New Era of Work. Self-awareness is also said to be the Peak of emotional intelligence. So How Truly self-aware are you? Cue Ed Doherty, OneDegreeCoaching, and the Predictive Index. The Predictive Index is a Talent Optimization platform that helps leaders understand themselves and others, helping build happy, high-performing teams. Try the Predictive Index Behavior Assessment for free! Head to to take the PI Behavioral Assessment. Once you take the assessment, Ed Doherty is offering a free 30-minute call to read your results and help you become a better Self-aware leader. , because It’s time to serve the Tater your guests deserve! Tater Kegs are shredded potatoes mixed with delicious flavors. All the best parts of a baked potato in the perfect handheld package. From the freezer → to the fryer → to the guest. Serve them in a variety of different ways and in many different applications. Great for dine-in, delivery and to-go. With all the uncertainties in the world today we should be able to be certain that our food always has great flavor, and Tater Kegs provide that comfort in every bite! Request samples at . is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. - Join the 60-day . This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… to learn more. Contact: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/28796393

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