Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Join the conversation at RestaurantUnstoppableNetwork.com 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 guest explain what it takes to be successful in the restaurant industry. We'll discuss topic on how to lead, manage, and market a successful restaurant. Join us at RestaurantUnstoppable.com to find show notes which recap all books, services, resources and tools covered in each episode. An incredible resource for any aspiring Restaurateur.

1132: Caitlin McGrath-Levesque, Co-Founder of Red’s Good Vibes 11/14/2024

1131: John Bushnell, Owner and Pub Director and June Cork Pub 11/11/2024

1131: John Bushnell, Owner and Pub Director and June Cork Pub John Bushnell is the Owner and Pub Director at in Dover, NH. Until recently, John was working in health and fitness at health clubs. He decided one day to open a British-style pub where soccer fans could come together and watch all the games. In 2018 he began learning all he could about restaurant ownership and management and business ownership. In 2020, he opened The June Cork Pub and is in his 5th year of business. Restaurant Unstoppable - - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Today's sponsors: : 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. - 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 the guest: Website: https://thejunecorkpub.com/ Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33869592

1130: Anthony Carbone, Owner of Epicureo Pizza 11/08/2024

1129: Lee Frank, Owner of Otis Restaurant and Lee Frank’s 11/05/2024

1128: Dave Hausman, Owner of Big Dave’s Bagels & Deli 10/29/2024

1128: Dave Hausman, Owner of Big Dave’s Bagels & Deli Dave Hausman is the Owner of in North Conway, New Hampshire. Dave got his start in a deli at the age of 14 while growing up in NYC. He went off to college and worked in a warehouse and as security for concert venues. He then got into wine, working with giants like Drew Nieporent and Thomas Keller. In 1989, he opened a restaurant in Monroe, NY, north of the city. He sold that restaurant in 2006 and moved to New Hampshire where he opened a burrito place that closed soon after. In 2010, he opened Big Dave's, which is open 7 days a week (and very busy) and has a catering division. Restaurant Unstoppable - - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Today's sponsors: - 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. - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: Contact the guest: Website: https://www.bigdavesbagels.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33652757

1127: Tony Callendrello, Owner of Vino E Vivo 10/23/2024

1127: Tony Callendrello, Owner of Vino E Vivo Tony Callendrello is the owner of in Exeter, NH. Check out episode #1122 with Tony's Chef/Partner Paul Callahan. Tony worked as a COO in a very successful energy business until he almost retired. Almost. In 2018, in his 60s and having never worked in hospitality, Tony opened Vini E Vivo. It began as a wine bar and quickly became a highly sought after fine dining restaurant. The Vino E Vivo team is currently building out the floor above their restaurant to become a cocktail bar! Restaurant Unstoppable - - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Today's sponsors: : 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. - 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 the guest: Website: https://www.vinoevivo.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33574782

1126: Taryn Merrill, Chef/Owner of Fresh AF Bakeshop 10/17/2024

1126: Taryn Merrill, Chef/Owner of Fresh AF Bakeshop Taryn Merrill is the Chef/Owner of in Plaistow, NH. Trayn decided she wanted to bake and decorate cakes when she was just 14 years old. She went off to Johnson & Wales in Providence, RI, and got jobs in various settings until the COVID-19 pandemic when she started baking and selling banana bread out of her house. Business quickly picked up until she opened a 600 square foot location in Kingston, NH. That location eventually did 1 million dollars in revenue operating only 4 days per week. In 2024 she moved the business to its current location, a 2,000 square foot space in Plaistow, NH where employs 10 people and still only operates 4 days per week. Restaurant Unstoppable - - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Today's sponsors: : 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. - 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 the guest: Website: https://www.freshafbakeshop.com Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33482927

1125: Tim O’Brien, Chef/Owner of Cornicello 10/14/2024

1125: Tim O’Brien, Chef/Owner of Cornicello Tim O'Brien is the Chef/Owner of Cornicello in Exeter, NH. Tim was a teacher until 2009 when he started selling home made pasta at farmer's markets. He was successful selling his pasta, so in 2010 he opened his first restaurant in Brunswick, ME. He opened a second location in 2013 and closed his first location a year later. Then, in 2019, he opened Cornicello in Exeter and soon after closed his second Brunswick restaurant. Today, Cornicello is consistently booked 1.5-2 months in advance. Today's sponsors: : 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. - 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. - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: Contact the guest: Website: https://www.ilcornicello.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33437907

1124: Jonathan Blakeslee, Owner of White Heron Tea and Coffee 10/11/2024

1123: Arlin Smith, Partner at Big Tree Hospitality 10/08/2024

1122: Paul Callahan, Chef/Partner at Vino E Vivo 10/04/2024

1122: Paul Callahan, Chef/Partner at Vino E Vivo Chef Paul Callahan is the Executive Chef and a Partner at in Exeter, NH. Chef Paul was previously on the show in 2015 for episode 135! Chef Paul left Brine and Ceia in Newburyport, MA, two restaurants he was running, in 2019 because he was feeling burnt out. He then attempted to turn his homestead into a farm-to-table restaurant/kitchen and permaculture. When those plans fell through, he ended up back in kitchens. He eventually landed at Vino E Vivo as Executive Chef. Since starting there in 2019, he has increased revenue 4x. Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . - 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. - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: Contact the guest: Website: https://www.vinoevivo.com/ Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33322812

1121: Gloria Varney, Chef/Owner of Nezinscot Farm 09/26/2024

1121: Gloria Varney, Chef/Owner of Nezinscot Farm Gloria Varney is the Chef/owner of in Turner, Maine. Gloria and her husband Gregg bought Nezinscot Farm from Gregg’s parents in 1987. She went to school to learn about comunity health education and soon realized the farm was where she could best carry this out with her community. She started working at the farm in as a fiber artist with fiber producing animals, and since then it has grown to everything from a kitchen to a cafe to a farm store to a classroom for her community. Today's sponsors: 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. : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! - 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. - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: Contact the guest: Website: Instagram: @ Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33186582

1120: Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founding Partner of Zingerman’s Community of Business 09/23/2024

1120: Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founding Partner of Zingerman’s Community of Business Ari Weinzweig is a Co-Founding Partner at Community of Business. Zingerman's Deli was the first business opened by Ari and his business partner, back in 1982. Today there are 9 locations under various concepts today, as well as wholesale online and in-store. Ari is also the author of 4 books, covering building a great business, leadership, managing ourselves, and the power of beliefs in business. He recently released a new pamphlet all about Dignity. Today, we will be discussing his thesis and thoughts on Dignity. This is Ari's 3rd time on the show! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . - 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. - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: Contact the guest: Website: https://www.zingermans.com Get the books ! Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33123727

1119: Lisa Schultz, Partner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse 09/19/2024

1119: Lisa Schultz, Partner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse Lisa Schultz is a Partner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, MI. Lisa started working in restaurants throughout high school and returned to them after college. She worked as a server in a high end seafood restaurant in Ann Arbor before landing a job as a server at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in 2004 in her mid-20s. After five years there she became a manager in 2009 and is now a Partner. Zingerman’s started in 1982 as a deli and now consists of 9 brick and mortar locations across various concepts. Lisa's recommended tools/services from today's episode: : Culinary solutions - For chefs, by chefs. Today's sponsors: 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. : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! : 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 . - 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 the guest: On the web: https://www.zingermansroadhouse.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33091217

1118: Ron Macklin, CVO of Macklin Connection & Author of Everyone Is Afraid 09/16/2024

1118: Ron Macklin, CVO of Macklin Connection & Author of Everyone Is Afraid Ron Macklin is the CVO of , which focuses on professional development and connection, and he is the author of , as well as the host of podcast. In this episode, Ron will present the 7 steps to becoming a better connector. Today's sponsors: : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! : 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. - 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 the guest: Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.macklinconnection.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/33021947

1117: Jon Schlegel, Founder of Snooze A.M. Eatery and Attimo Wine 09/12/2024

1117: Jon Schlegel, Founder of Snooze A.M. Eatery and Attimo Wine Jon Schlegel is the Founder of and . Jon Schlegel started in restaurants at the age of 14 and later went on to earn a business degree in hospitality from University of Denver. He worked for the best operators in fine dining until he got the idea for Snooze A.M. Eatery in 2001 and wrote up his business plan. He didn't secure funding and open his first Snooze location in 2006. He quickly scaled the concept and hired his first CEO in 2012. Today, there are 71 Snooze locations in 9 states. Attimo Wine opened in 2020. Today's sponsors: 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. - 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. - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: Contact the guest: Snooze A.M. Eatery website: https://www.snoozeeatery.com/ Attimo Wine website: https://www.attimowine.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32977707

1116: Sean, Scott, and David, Partners at Water Witch, Bar Nohm, and Remora 09/09/2024

1116: Sean, Scott, and David, Partners at Water Witch, Bar Nohm, and Remora Sean Neves, David Chon, and Scott Gardner are Partners at , Bar Nohm, and Remora, all in Salt Lake City, UT. Sean and Scott started working together in 2012 and a plan to open a bar soon began to form. In 2016, they opened Water Witch, located next door to Nohm, owned and operated by David Chon. They all decided to join forces and become partners in both businesses and opened up Bar Nohm in 2023. In 2022, they bought an old dive bar which they are turning into Remora. Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . - 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. - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: Contact the guest: Website: https://waterwitchbar.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32863057

1115: John Platt, Chef and Co-Owner of Midway Mercantile 09/05/2024

1115: John Platt, Chef and Co-Owner of Midway Mercantile John Platt is the Co-Owner and Chef at in Midway, Utah. John started cooking as a child but grew up to be a principle at a boarding school. While holding that job, he began cooking for students in dorms, and found he really enjoyed it. In his late 30s, he switched careers and started working at his favorite restaurant in Seattle as a waiter and bartender. He soon became manager and opened his first restaurant in 2000, which lasted until 2017. He then moved to Midway, Utah and bought a 2nd gen restaurant space, converted and remodeled it, and opened Midway Mercantile. Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . : 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. - 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 the guest: On the web: https://www.midwaymercantile.com/ Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32853317

1114: Erika Esparza and Carly Young, Co-CEOs of Yogurt Mill 09/02/2024

1114: Erika Esparza and Carly Young, Co-CEOs of Yogurt Mill Erika Esparza and Carly Young are the Co-CEOs of . Erika's parents met in 1978 and 6 years later, in 1984, they opened their first Yogurt Mill location in the Modesto, CA area. They then opened their second location in 1989, with a third following in 1993. In 2004, location 4 appeared. In 2009, Erika officially joined the family business. Since then, the company has opened a commissary kitchen where they make products for wholesale/packaged goods sales, and they have begun operating 2 food trucks. Their goal is to open at least 7-8 locations within California. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Our purpose is to inspire happiness in everything we do." Today's sponsors: : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! : 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. - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ Website: https://yogurtmill.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32750202

1113: Carmen Toledo, Co-Owner of Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant 08/29/2024

1113: Carmen Toledo, Co-Owner of Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant Carmen Toledo is the Front of House Operations Manager and 1 of 4 Co-Owners of in Fresno, CA. Carmen's father, Sam Toledo, immigrated to the US in the 1970s from Mexico. He started working in restaurants and eventually helped open a Mexican restaurant that he helped quickly scale to 3 locations. When he was denied equity in that business, he left to open his own restaurant, Toledo's, in 1991. Carmen is Sam's second child and she began working at the family restaurant when she was 13. She left to work at Starbuck's and gain knowledge and experience from a large, efficient franchise and returned, along with her brother, to work full time in Toledo's around 2008. There are currently 2 Toledo's locations with a third location currently being built out. The Toledo's goal is 10 restaurants in 10 years. Favorite success quote/mantra: "If the plan isn't working, change the plan but not the goal." In this episode we will discuss: Scaling Leadership Partnerships Labor The MASSIVE benefits of Restaurant Systems Pro! Tech stack AND MORE! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . - Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid at Work for Restaurants. This training teaches employees how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. It’s trusted by leading companies, offers flexible training options to adapt to the often- unpredictable restaurant and food services environments, and it’s developed and delivered by experts. Visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org/Restaurants to learn more OR use this link: - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ Website: https://toledosmexicanrestaurant.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32592822

1112: Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empower Delivery and Author of Delivering the Digital Restaurant 08/26/2024

1112: Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empower Delivery and Author of Delivering the Digital Restaurant Meredith Sandland is the CEO of Empower Delivery and the co-author of 2 books, , and , both co-authored with Carl Osbourne. Prior to co-authoring those books, Meredith spent two decades in consulting, corporate strategy, and restaurant development. After Building 1,000+ restaurants the Chief Development Officer at Yum! Brands’ Taco Bell, Meredith observed that the on-demand economy was starting to affect restaurants. Meredith joined ghost kitchen start-up, as employee #4 to create their business model, raise initial capital, and serve as the public face of the Google Venture-backed disruptor. Meredith previously joined Restaurant Unstoppable for episode 842! Favorite success quote/mantra: "Be intentional." In this episode we will discuss: Tech stack Delivery Ghost kitchens and virtual brands Dynamic pricing AND MORE! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . : 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. - 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 the guest: On the web: https://www.empower.delivery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-sandland/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32577997

1111: Angelo Sosa, Chef/Owner of Kembara and Tia Carmen 08/22/2024

1111: Angelo Sosa, Chef/Owner of Kembara and Tia Carmen Angelo Sosa is Chef/Owner of Kembara and Tia Carmen. Angelo Sosa fell in love with food and cooking at the age of 9 when he would visit his aunt "tia" Carmen's house with his large family in Connecticut. Angelo started to be intentional about becoming a chef at age 18. He went to culinary school and worked for many famed chefs until his first ownership venture in NYC in 2012. He eventually left that partnership and restaurant to travelled the world learning cooking in other countries and doing consulting. He cooked in Asia and in France and returned to NYC and opened another restaurant. He was also at this time a contestant on Top Chef (3 times!). He now lives in San Diego where he is opening 2 more locations, on top of his 4 current ownership ventures. Favorite success quote/mantra: "All things are possible if you believe." In this episode we will discuss: Culinary school Fine dining Competative collaboratuve culture Psrtnerships Travel Restaurant exit strategies Leadership Culture AND MORE! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . : 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. - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32574342

1110: Susan Abbott, Founder and CEO of Know My Menu 08/19/2024

1110: Susan Abbott, Founder and CEO of Know My Menu Susan Abbott is the CEO and Founder of . Know My Menu is a brand new tool developed by Susan with a "Mission: To provide an easy-to-use tool for restaurants to manage their menus while providing transparency to their patrons," and a "Vision: More people dining with confidence and ease knowing their menu choices, where the food comes from and ways their choices can support their lifestyle." Susan has worked in tech and IT since the 90's. She has done everything from technical trainer to designing databases and systems. In her 20's, she became a global IT leader at 3D Systems, the founders of stereolithography (3D printing technology) and then transitioned into consulting. She became interested in developing this software when she was diagnosed with a health condition that requires her to eat in a restrictive way, even when out at restaurants. Favorite success quote/mantra: "It's about how you show up." & "Avoid placing a value judgement on something." In this episode we will discuss: Tech Food allergies and restrictions Menu engineering Menu user experience Social media AND MORE! Today's sponsors: : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! : 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. - 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 the guest: Email: Use this link! https://staging.knowmymenu.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32502032

1109: Nick Sakagami, Sushi Master, Author, Owner of NNPR, Inc. 08/15/2024

1109: Nick Sakagami, Sushi Master, Author, Owner of NNPR, Inc. Nick Sakagami is the author of and the Owner of His company, NNPR, INC. is a seafood importer/exporter, marketer, branding consultant, and wholesaler. He mostly focuses on aquaculture and seafood businesses trying to move their food overseas, from the North America to Asia and back, as well as to and from Europe. Nick became a Sushi Master in the early 2000's and is currently the only Sushi Master outside of Japan. He released his book in 2023. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Leading the way." In this episode we will discuss: Advertising Fish, fisheries, fish farming, fishing Sales Sustainability Wholesale Importing/exporting food (fish, in this case) AND MORE! Today's sponsors: : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! : 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. - 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 the guest: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32498352

1108: Chadwick Corcoran, Owner of Two Doughs Pizza Co. 08/12/2024

1108: Chadwick Corcoran, Owner of Two Doughs Pizza Co. Chadwick Corcoran is the Owner of in Los Angeles, CA. Chadwick was raised in the restaurant industry through his mother's two restaurants that she owned while he was growing up. He got into real estate after he graduated college and did primarily that from 2009-2014. He then began cooking pizzas catering with no brick and mortar around 2015. He hit the road and did catering events and pop ups starting around 2016 and then, in 2022, he opened his first restaurant, called Two Doughs Pizza Co. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Leadership by service, find excellence in the mundane." In this episode we will discuss: Real estate Branding Marketing Catering Pop ups AND MORE! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . : 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. - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ Website: https://twodoughs.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32464777

1107: Jessica + Davin Waite, Owners and Founders of The Plot and Wrench and Rodent 08/08/2024

1107: Jessica + Davin Waite, Owners and Founders of The Plot and Wrench and Rodent Jessica and Davin Waite are the Co-Owners and Co-Founders of Wrench and Rodent and The Plot in Los Angeles, CA. Davin was previously on the show for episode 679 when The Plot was just being built, back in 2019. In the mid-'90s after being hired at Ichiban in Santa Barbara, CA, Davin Waite made the decision to drop out of college and chase his new-found passion; food. After a few years of being mentored by local legend, Chef Hiro, Waite made the move to San Diego where he weaseled his way into the kitchen of Cafe Japengo where he further refined his skills. Six years later Waite opened his first business, The Fish Joint (which later rebranded as ) which was followed by , and all located in Oceanside, CA. Jessica Waite focused on nutrition in school and was training to become a physician when she realized she did not want to be a part of the modern healthcare system. She transitioned to focus on business and got her MBA in that verticle. She met Davin while working in one of his restaurants and they pivoted to open Wrench and Rodent in 2013 and The Plot in 2019. Jessica focuses on FOH, design, and accounting/numbers while Davin is a chef, primarily focused on menu and BOH. There are currently 3 Plot locations. Favorite success quote/mantra: Jessica: "They didn't say it was going to be easy, they said it was going to be worth in." Davin: "The future is unwritten." In this episode we will discuss: Fundraising First time restaurant owner Working with your spouse Branding Marketing Veganism Burnout Sustainability AND MORE! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . : 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. - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ @ @ Website: https://theplotrestaurant.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32385137

1106: Andy Hooper, CEO and Co-Founder of Hart House 08/05/2024

1106: Andy Hooper, CEO and Co-Founder of Hart House Andy Hooper is the CEO and Co-Founder of in Los Angeles. Hart House was co-founded by visionary and actor/comedian Kevin Hart with the purpose of delivering a better-for-you, quick-service, totally-vegan restaurant. Andy got his start in the industry at 15 washing dishes. He went to school for marine biology and decided to switch focus to business instead. After graduating, he worked for Burger King corporate starting in 2001. When he left, his title was Senior Director of HR at the BK HQ. He moved on to Cafe Rio in 2011 as their Chief People Officer and that brand scaled to 3x their restaurants while Andy was there. In 2018 he moved on to AND Pizza and in 2022 joined the Hart house founding team. There are currently 4 Hart House locations in LA. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Set very specific targets, be intentional about what you do, measure it, and then look back and ask, 'did it work?'" In this episode we will discuss: Scaling Scaling culture Training Labor/turnover AND MORE! Today's sponsors: : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! : 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. - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ Website: https://www.myharthouse.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32367907

1105: Andy Kadin, Owner of Bub and Grandma’s 08/01/2024

1105: Andy Kadin, Owner of Bub and Grandma’s Andy Kadin is the Owner of , a bakery, restaurant, and wholesaler in Los Angeles, CA. Bub and Grandma's started in 2015 out of Andy's house. Andy was getting frustrated with his career in advertising, and so in 2016 he opened up the Bub and Grandma's bakery. He built up his wholesale accounts to over 170 and in 2022 the brand opened its first restaurant. Favorite success quote/mantra: "Brutal honesty for yourself and outward." In this episode we will discuss: Marketing Opening a restaurant Owning/starting a bakery Wholesale Communcation and training Profit sharing AND MORE! Today's sponsors: : Dashtrack is an award-winning restaurant websites with unmatched 24/7 support. Effortless updates, AI-powered SEO, and commission-free ordering. Schedule your free site consultation today! : 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. - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ Website: https://bubandgrandmas.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32337202

1104: Tadeh Ghazalian, Co-Owner of Dialog Cafe 07/29/2024

1104: Tadeh Ghazalian, Co-Owner of Dialog Cafe Tadeh Ghazalian is the Co-Owner of in West Hollywood, CA. Tadeh was born in Rome, grew up in Ottawa, ON, and moved to Los Angeles at the end of high school in 2006. He got an MA in accounting and became a CPA in corporate America from 2013-2016 when he finally joined his family business, Dialog Cafe, in 2016. Since joining the business full-time, Tadeh has greatly improved operations and profits, and plans to have a 2nd and 3rd location open by mid-2025! Favorite success quote/mantra: "There are good ideas and better ideas. There are no bad ideas." In this episode we will discuss: Buying an existing restaurant Numbers! High quality at affordable prices Building a coffee program Automation Email marketing Tech stack AND MORE! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . : 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. - 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 the guest: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32309882

1103: Troy Hooper, CEO of Kiwi Restaurant Partners & Hot Palette America 07/25/2024

1103: Troy Hooper, CEO of Kiwi Restaurant Partners & Hot Palette America Troy Hooper is the Founder and CEO of and the CEO of . With 30 years of hospitality management in luxury and casual dining, Troy brings a breadth of knowledge and diverse experience to KRP. Troy has built new concepts, redesigned and rebranded existing restaurants and hotels, and improved upon well-established venues throughout the U.S. for iconic brands such as Hilton Corporate properties, Sheraton, TPC Golf Clubs, as well as luxury Caribbean resorts, and exclusive private memberships clubs. A business and operations specialist, Troy has a proven track record of aggressive top and bottom-line growth while attracting and training top talent and creating robust cultures that deliver world-class service. This is Troy's third time on the show, most recently featured on episode 879 in 2022. Troy also now has a podcast called . Favorite success quote/mantra: "First seek to understand, then seek to be understood." In this episode we will discuss: Robotics Pod models Consulting Online marketing Tech stack Asian restaurant markets and models AND MORE! Today's sponsors: 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. : 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 . : 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. - 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 the guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtroyhooper/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/32259342

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