Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

What do the most successful restaurateurs know that you don't? Today's most successful Restaurateurs, Chefs, and Restaurant Professionals sharing tips and insights 2-days weekly to help make your restaurant dreams unstoppable! Listen as our guests explain what it takes to be successful in the restaurant industry. We'll discuss topics on how to lead, manage, and market a successful restaurant. be a part of the conversation at www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live

1293: Alexis Guttridge, Founder of Anchor Consulting 10/05/2026

1293: Alexis Guttridge, Founder of Anchor Consulting To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to joinrunlive.com to get access to today's guest specifically OR join the newly relaunched Restaurant Unstoppable Network! Alexis Guttridge is an experienced hospitality consultant and advisor who provides on-the-ground operational support for restaurants, hotels, and venues. Originally an NYC transplant who built a highly regarded career as a restaurateur and general manager in Boston, she is now based in Melbourne, Australia, where she focuses on optimizing venue workflows and front-of-house culture Alexis co-founded and co-owned the acclaimed French-influenced restaurant West Bridge in Kendall Square, Cambridge. West Bridge earned widespread recognition, including being named one of America's best new restaurants by GQ. Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ - Today's sponsors: - Hermetic.ai - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - Hotshift - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plus real-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to hotshift.pro/unstoppable. - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Discover Alexis Guttridge’s restaurant insights on and find more information about Alexis on her . Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/43094003

1292: Matt Wampler, co-founder and CEO of ClearCOGs 09/28/2026

1292: Matt Wampler, co-founder and CEO of ClearCOGs Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on October 5th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to to get access to today's guest specifically OR join the newly relaunched Restaurant Unstoppable Network! Matt Wampler is the co-founder and CEO of ClearCOGS, a restaurant intelligence platform using AI and predictive analytics to help operators forecast demand and make smarter decisions around prep, purchasing, and labor. Before founding ClearCOGS, Matt took over a struggling Jimmy John’s franchise at age 21, turned it around, and spent the next seven years opening and operating additional locations before exiting the business in 2018. After teaching himself to code and diving into data science, he co-founded ClearCOGS to close the technology gap he experienced firsthand as an operator. Today, he is focused on helping restaurant teams translate complex data into clear, actionable plans that reduce food waste, streamline operations, and support profitability.clearcogs+1 If you want to learn more about Hermetic AI and you want to support this podcast, please email Eric () and he will personally introduce you to their team. Restaurant Unstoppable will receive a finder's fee if you simply book a demo. It really helps the show! Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Check out his podcast: Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjwampler Website: https://www.clearcogs.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/43037528

1291: Adam Weisblatt, co-founder of Last Word Hospitality 09/21/2026

1291: Adam Weisblatt, co-founder of Last Word Hospitality Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on September 28th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to to get access to today's guest specifically OR join the newly relaunched Restaurant Unstoppable Network! Adam Weisblatt is the co-founder of Los Angeles–based Last Word Hospitality, the restaurant group behind acclaimed concepts including Found Oyster, Barra Santos, Queen’s Raw Bar + Grill, Same Same Thai, and Red Dog Saloon. Since launching Last Word Hospitality in 2014, he has helped build people-driven, neighborhood-focused restaurants while leading the company’s new-business development, concept creation, and long-term strategy. He is also the author of , a practical and candid look at what it takes to turn a restaurant idea into a lasting business. Drawing on his experience opening seven restaurants, Weisblatt brings an operator’s perspective to the challenges, risks, and community-building power of independent hospitality. If you want to learn more about Hermetic AI and you want to support this podcast, please email Eric () and he will personally introduce you to their team. Restaurant Unstoppable will receive a finder's fee if you simply book a demo. It really helps the show! Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Check out his book: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42968598

1290: Danny Azzarello & Alan Frati, co-founders of CRACK’D Kitchen & Coffee 09/14/2026

1290: Danny Azzarello & Alan Frati, co-founders of CRACK’D Kitchen & Coffee Today's guests will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on September 28th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to to get access to today's guest specifically OR join the newly relaunched Restaurant Unstoppable Network! Danny Azzarello and Alan Frati 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. If you want to learn more about Hermetic AI and you want to support this podcast, please email Eric () and he will personally introduce you to their team. Restaurant Unstoppable will receive a finder's fee if you simply book a demo. It really helps the show! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Danny's email: [email protected] Alan's email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42873305

1289: Jeremy Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of 86DeadStock 09/07/2026

1289: Jeremy Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of 86DeadStock Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on September 14th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Jeremy Fitzgerald is an accomplished hospitality entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of , a peer-to-peer marketplace designed to help restaurants, hotels, bars, and other hospitality businesses buy, sell, and trade surplus inventory. With a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration and Management from Bowling Green State University, Jeremy began working in the industry at an early age and went on to build a diverse portfolio of hospitality businesses, including Subway franchises, Bar 145, Commodore Perry Inn and Suites, and Fast Eddies Sports Bar. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience in restaurant and hospitality operations, Jeremy created 86DeadStock to address the industry’s ongoing challenges with overstock, shortages, waste, and rising costs. The platform helps businesses turn unused ingredients, supplies, equipment, and event materials into opportunities for savings, revenue, and stronger local connections—while promoting a more sustainable hospitality industry. If you want to learn more about Hermetic AI and you want to support this podcast, please email Eric () and he will personally introduce you to their team. Restaurant Unstoppable will receive a finder's fee if you simply book a demo. It really helps the show! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: https://www.86deadstock.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42791400

1288: Jesse Stein, founder and CEO of Hermetic AI 08/31/2026

1288: Jesse Stein, founder and CEO of Hermetic AI Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on September 7th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Jesse Stein is the founder and CEO of Hermetic AI, which develops AI-powered tools to help restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues convert more private-event inquiries into bookings. A serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, Jesse has built companies spanning technology, e-commerce, digital marketing, and nutrition. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and is now focused on using AI to make hospitality sales more responsive, efficient, and personal. If you want to learn more about Hermetic AI and you want to support this podcast, please email Eric () and he will personally introduce you to their team. Restaurant Unstoppable will receive a finder's fee if you simply book a demo. It really helps the show! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: If you want to learn more about Hermetic AI and you want to support this podcast, please email Eric () and he will personally introduce you to their team. Restaurant unstoppable will receive a "finder's fee" if you book a demo. It really helps the show! Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42556450

1287: Meredith Tipping, General Manager and Head of Marketing at The Boston Sail Loft 08/24/2026

1287: Meredith Tipping, General Manager and Head of Marketing at The Boston Sail Loft Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on August 31st, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Meredith Tipping is the General Manager and Head of Marketing at The Boston Sail Loft, a longtime waterfront restaurant located on Atlantic Avenue in Boston’s North End. She has helped lead the restaurant’s operations, marketing, and business development since 2012, bringing a hands-on perspective to hospitality, guest experience, and the evolving Boston restaurant industry. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://www.thebostonsailloft.com Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42529475

1286: Jason Santos, Chef/owner of Buttermilk & Bourbon Group 08/17/2026

1286: Jason Santos, Chef/owner of Buttermilk & Bourbon Group To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Chef Jason Santos is the chef/owner of the Buttermilk & Bourbon Group, a family of New Orleans–inspired Southern restaurants in Massachusetts including Buttermilk & Bourbon, Citrus & Salt, and related concepts. A Massachusetts native and Newbury College culinary grad, he rose through Boston kitchens before gaining national attention as the fan-favorite runner-up on Season 7 of Hell’s Kitchen, which led to recurring roles on Hell’s Kitchen, Bar Rescue, Today, and The Talk. Today he splits his time between running his restaurant group, appearing on television, and authoring cookbooks such as Buttermilk & Bourbon and Simple Fancy. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Hermetic.ai Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - - Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food – it takes reliable deliveries, quality products and smart tools built for foodservice. Restaurant Unstoppable listeners get a free business bundle when they become a US Foods customer. Visit . - Guest contact info: Website: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42455360

1285: Kathy Terry on Employee Ownership Trusts: Why P. Terry’s Chose Legacy over an Exit 08/10/2026

1285: Kathy Terry on Employee Ownership Trusts: Why P. Terry’s Chose Legacy over an Exit Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on August 24th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Kathy Terry co-founded with her husband, Patrick Terry, in 2005, opening the first location in Austin, Texas. Known as the company’s guiding conscience, she helped shape the brand’s mission around quality food, exceptional service, and community-minded philanthropy. Today, P. Terry’s operates 38 locations across Texas. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Hermetic.ai Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - - Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food – it takes reliable deliveries, quality products and smart tools built for foodservice. Restaurant Unstoppable listeners get a free business bundle when they become a US Foods customer. Visit . - Guest contact info: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-terry-atx/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42330060

1284: Restaurant Profit Breakthroughs with Robert Sloop: AI, Kaizen, Tech Stack Implementation, and Fractional CFO Support 08/03/2026

1283: The No B.S. Tech Stack w/ Mike Bausch 07/27/2026

1282: Cutting Your Software Cost in Half (or more!) with Albert Sanchez, CEO of HotShift 07/20/2026

1282: Cutting Your Software Cost in Half (or more!) with Albert Sanchez, CEO of HotShift Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on July 27th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! is the co‑founder and owner of Beto’s Mexican Restaurant, a family‑owned Mexican restaurant based in Grand Prairie, Texas, that has been serving the community since 1993. A lifelong Grand Prairie resident and graduate of South Grand Prairie High School, Sanchez grew up around the restaurant industry, working alongside his father, Humberto “Beto” Sanchez, who originally pursued his dream of opening a Mexican restaurant using family recipes from Monterrey, Mexico. As a very young entrepreneur, Albert helped transform Beto’s from a small “hole‑in‑the‑wall” location into a well‑known local destination for traditional Mexican cuisine, focusing on hand‑rolled enchiladas, homemade tamales and tortillas, and freshly fried chips. Over the years, he has navigated the growing pains of expanding and relocating the business, balancing the demands of ownership with raising a family and staying deeply involved in the Grand Prairie community. Today, as owner and CEO, Sanchez continues to guide Beto’s Mexican Restaurant and Catering, emphasizing family hospitality, community engagement, and authentic Mexican flavors for guests from across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Today we are talking about and how it can cut your software fees in HALF or more! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Website: http://hotshift.pro/unstoppable Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42139320

1281: Peter and Martha Pollay, co-founders of Mandara Hospitality Group 07/13/2026

1281: Peter and Martha Pollay, co-founders of Mandara Hospitality Group Today's guests will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on August 10th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Peter and Martha Pollay are the cofounders of Mandara Hospitality Group, the Asheville restaurant group behind Posana and other hospitality-driven concepts. Built around a philosophy of local ingredients, sustainability, and intentional service, their work has helped shape Asheville’s dining scene while creating restaurants with a strong sense of place and community. Peter brings a chef’s perspective and Martha brings creative leadership, and together they’ve built a company rooted in thoughtful hospitality and long-term community impact. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to . - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Email: -OR- Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/42037490

1280: Molly Irani, co-founder and Chief Culture Officer at Chai Pani Restaurant Group 07/06/2026

1280: Molly Irani, co-founder and Chief Culture Officer at Chai Pani Restaurant Group Today's guest will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on August 3rd, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Molly Irani is the cofounder and chief culture officer of the James Beard Award-winning Chai Pani Restaurant Group in Asheville, North Carolina. She has helped shape the company’s celebrated hospitality, community-minded culture, and people-first management style. Molly is also the author of Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality, and she lives in Asheville with her husband and business partner, Meherwan Irani. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Hermetic.ai Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. - is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit for 3 months of FREE payroll. - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://www.chaipanirestaurantgroup.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/41957695

1279: Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown, co-owners of Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group 06/29/2026

1279: Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown, co-owners of Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group Today's guests will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on July 27th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown are the husband-and-wife team behind Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group, one of Charlotte’s most distinctive hospitality groups. After leaving corporate life to travel through Europe, they returned home inspired to open a restaurant of their own, launching their first concept in NoDa in 2009. Today, they lead a growing portfolio that includes Supperland, Haberdish, Ever Andalo, Growler’s Pourhouse, Reigning Doughnuts, and Leluia Hall, all united by a focus on memorable guest experiences, thoughtful design, and revitalizing historic spaces. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit for 3 months of FREE payroll. - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: The Jeff and Jamie Feed podcast on or Website: https://www.tonidandel-brown.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/41855655

1278: Dan Simons, co-founder of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group 06/22/2026

1277: Mike Cordero, chef/owner of Cordero Hospitality Group 06/14/2026

1276: Greg Casten, co-owner of Fish & Fire Food Group 06/08/2026

1275: Eric Eden, Restaurateur and Co-Owner of Garden Hospitality 06/01/2026

1274: Shihan Chowdhury and Amgd Gende, Co-Founders of Flavor Hive 05/25/2026

1274: Shihan Chowdhury and Amgd Gende, Co-Founders of Flavor Hive Today's guests will join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on June 22ndth, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Shihan Chowdhury is the co-owner and co-founder of Flavor Hive, the fast-growing halal fusion brand that started as a viral food truck and expanded into brick-and-mortar locations across the DMV. Better known online as @chilipeppercooks, he built a large following through food content, creative recipes, and a distinctive personal brand that helped turn Flavor Hive into a social media phenomenon. Originally from Bangladesh and a Montgomery County native, Shihan’s journey blends entrepreneurship, creativity, and community-driven growth. Amgd Gende is the co-founder and operator behind Flavor Hive, the viral halal fusion concept that grew from a single food truck into a multi-location brand across the DMV. He’s known for handling day-to-day operations while helping build the business alongside Shihan Chowdhury, turning Flavor Hive into a popular fast-casual destination with a strong local following. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit for 3 months of FREE payroll. - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Website: https://www.flavorhive.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/41410355

1273: Tony Stafford, Chef/Founder of Ford’s Fish Shack 05/18/2026

1273: Tony Stafford, Chef/Founder of Ford’s Fish Shack Tony Stafford joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on June 15th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Join the Vibe Coding 8-part workshop (only 15 seats available!): restaurantunstoppable.com/vibecoding Tony Stafford is the chef-founder and owner of Ford’s Fish Shack, one of Northern Virginia’s best-known seafood restaurants. Since opening the first location in 2010, Stafford has built a reputation for serving fresh, New England-style seafood in a lively, welcoming setting while growing the brand into multiple locations and a respected local catering operation. A veteran restaurateur and former executive chef, Stafford has earned recognition for his leadership, community involvement, and commitment to putting people first in the hospitality business. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit for 3 months of FREE payroll. - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/41325840

1272: Mike Gallagher, Co-Founder and Owner of Brick Store Pub Restaurant Group 05/11/2026

1272: Mike Gallagher, Co-Founder and Owner of Brick Store Pub Restaurant Group Mike Gallagher joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on June 8th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Join the Vibe Coding 8-part workshop (only 15 seats available!): restaurantunstoppable.com/vibecoding Mike Gallagher is a longtime Atlanta restaurateur and co-owner of some of the region’s most respected hospitality spots, including Brick Store Pub, Leon’s Full Service, Good Word Brewing, and Kimball House. Starting his career in restaurants at 15, he helped shape Decatur’s dining scene with a focus on craft beer, thoughtful service, and community-centered hospitality. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit for 3 months of FREE payroll. - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/41241440

1271: Shai Lavi, Chef/Owner of The Third Space 05/04/2026

1271: Shai Lavi, Chef/Owner of The Third Space Shai Lavi joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on May 25th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Shai Lavi is an Atlanta-based chef and restaurateur known for bringing bold, deeply personal Mediterranean flavors to the city’s dining scene. Born and raised in Israel and shaped by his Turkish and Libyan family roots, he has built a career around fresh ingredients, soulful cooking, and warm hospitality. After honing his craft in professional kitchens and catering, Lavi launched ventures including Let’s Eat! Catering, Rozina Bakehouse & Coffee, Nur Kitchen, and now The Third Space, where he creates intimate dining experiences centered on community, seasonality, and food that tells a story. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit for 3 months of FREE payroll. - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Website: https://www.thethirdspaceatlanta.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/41135770

1270: Ryan Turner, Partner at Unsǔkáy Restaurants 04/27/2026

1269: Ryan Pernice, Founder of R.O. Hospitality 04/20/2026

1268: Robby Kukler, Founding Partner of Fifth Group Restaurants and Founder of Kukler Restaurant Advisory 04/13/2026

1267: Ron Cardwell, Director of Commodity Strategy at Restaurant Technologies 04/06/2026

1266: Randy Hines, CEO and Partner at The Kolache Shoppe 04/02/2026

1266: Randy Hines, CEO and Partner at The Kolache Shoppe Randy Hines joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on May 4th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Randy Hines is the CEO and owner of , a beloved Houston bakery that has been serving made-from-scratch kolaches since 1970. A former CPA and consultant, Randy fell in love with authentic Texas kolaches while growing up in the state’s “Czech belt,” and later became a devoted customer of the original Kolache Shoppe on Richmond Avenue. In 2006 he approached founder Erwin Ahrens with a simple request—to learn how to bake—sparking an eight-year mentorship that ultimately led Ahrens to pass the business to Randy and his wife, Lucy, in 2014. Since taking the reins, Randy has honored the shop’s Czech roots and all‑butter dough recipe while thoughtfully modernizing the brand, adding new locations, drive‑thru convenience, and collaborations with top Houston chefs. Under his leadership, The Kolache Shoppe has expanded its menu beyond classic fruit and sausage fillings to inventive offerings like brisket, boudin, and seasonal specials, and is now growing through carefully selected franchise partners who share his people‑first, community‑minded vision. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee." Let’s make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/40688865

1265: Christian Wiens, Founder and CEO of Loman AI 03/30/2026

1265: Christian Wiens, Founder and CEO of Loman AI Christian Wiens joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on May 4th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Christian Wiens is the Founder and CEO of Loman AI, a leading voice AI platform built specifically for restaurants that answers every call, takes orders, and helps operators capture missed revenue while easing front-of-house labor pressure. Since launching the Austin-based company in 2024, he has scaled Loman AI to serve restaurants nationwide, processing tens of millions of dollars in order volume and millions of phone calls as brands use the technology to boost sales by up to 22% and cut labor costs by as much as 17%. Before Loman AI, Christian spent a decade in B2B SaaS marketing and go-to-market leadership roles at companies like MixMode, Anchore, and AutoVitals, where he helped build and scale revenue engines in fast-growing tech businesses. Drawing on that background and thousands of conversations with restaurant operators, he’s now focused on using AI to turn the restaurant phone from a bottleneck into a growth channel and to help operators run more resilient, profitable businesses. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee." Let’s make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/40653305

1264: David T. Denney and Chelsea Masters, Partners and Denney Law Firm 03/26/2026

1264: David T. Denney and Chelsea Masters, Partners and Denney Law Firm Today's guests join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on April 27th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! David T. Denney is the founder of Denney Law Group, a Dallas-based firm that counsels startups and growing companies on corporate transactions, business litigation, real estate, franchising, and beverage alcohol licensing, with a particular focus on the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. A graduate of Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, David formed Denney Law Group in 2007 after practicing in the litigation and corporate transaction groups at Vial, Hamilton, Koch & Knox, where he founded and chaired the firm’s Food, Beverage, and Hospitality Practice Group. He serves on the boards of the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association, teaches as an adjunct professor at The Art Institute of Dallas, and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. David has been recognized on the Texas “Super Lawyers” list since 2019 and is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Tennessee. Chelsea Masters is a partner at Denney Law Group, where she advises restaurant, hospitality, and other growing businesses on intellectual property and commercial matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and a wide range of transactional issues. She counsels clients on company formations, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, and startup-focused legal needs, drawing on experience that also includes federal, multi-district, and international commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. A graduate of American University Washington College of Law and the University of Oklahoma, Chelsea is admitted to practice in Texas and serves the Dallas startup and creative communities through board service with Bold Idea, Inc. and volunteer roles with Launch DFW and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - . Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: . - Guest contact info: Website: https://denneylawgroup.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/40624665

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