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 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. 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.

1218: Sean Finter, Founder of Barmetrix, CEO & Head Coach of Finter Group, Owner of The Franklin House 09/11/2025

1218: Sean Finter, Founder of Barmetrix, CEO & Head Coach of Finter Group, Owner of The Franklin House Sean Finter is the Founder of Barmetrix, CEO + Head Coach at Finter Group, and Owner of the Franklin House. Sean got his start in the industry at 12 where he grew up in Canada. He worked for the Hard Rock Cafe in England and stayed in that city for 6 years. He then became a restaurant coach and worked in Australia for about 10 years. At 27 he opened his first restaurant. Today, he focuses on restaurant coaching. This is Sean's second time on the show, having previously joined us for episode 1027. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Instagram: @ Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/sean.finter.2025 Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/38144725

1217: Aaron Franklin, Chef, Co-Owner, and Head of Maintenance at Franklin Barbecue 09/08/2025

1217: Aaron Franklin, Chef, Co-Owner, and Head of Maintenance at Franklin Barbecue Aaron Franklin is the Chef, Co-Owner, and Head of Maintenance at in Austin, Texas. Aaron Franklin opened his BBQ joint back in 2009 as a trailer. In 2011, he got his brick and mortar. Today, Aaron dabbles in writing books, leading masterclasses, manufacturing wholesale retail sauces, and he makes BBQ pits! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: 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. : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/38112895

1216: Three Pillars to Scale Your Restaurant Group without Losing Control with Christin Marvin 09/04/2025

1216: Three Pillars to Scale Your Restaurant Group without Losing Control with Christin Marvin Christin Marvin is a podcast host, author, and creator of , a consultancy business she founded in 2022. Christin was a Managing Partner at Bonanno Concepts in Denver from 2007-2012. She served as a Regional Manager at Snooze A.M. Eatery in Denver from 2012-2019. She now serves as a Hospitality Catalyst for her restaurant consultancy business, Solutions by Christin. She is also the host of No Hesitation, a restaurant industry podcast, and she currently has two books published: , and Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: 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. : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/38071035

1215: Alison Clem, Chef/Owner and Director of Operations at La Barbecue 09/01/2025

1215: Alison Clem, Chef/Owner and Director of Operations at La Barbecue Alison Clem is the Chef/Owner of La Barbecue in Austin, TX. Alison got her start in the restaurant industry at age 18 and never left. She began in FOH and quickly moved to BOH where she thrived. Ali has worked almost every position in a restaurant, from bartender to manager and more. She met her wife LaAnn Mueller in the early 2010s and they together took over a food trailer and turned it into La Barbecue in 2012. They got their first brick and mortar in 2017, where they operate today. They also just received a Michelin Star! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Instagram: @ Website: https://labarbecue.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37959990

1214: Using AI and AI-SEO Marketing with Kelsey Verdier and Claudia Tomina 08/28/2025

1213: Avi Goren, Co-Founder and CEO of Marqii 08/25/2025

1213: Avi Goren, Co-Founder and CEO of Marqii Avi Goren is the CEO and Co-Founder of . is a digital operations platform for the hospitality industry that simplifies online presence management for restaurants and other food service businesses. It automates updates for online listings, menus, and business information across dozens of major websites and apps like Google and Yelp. Additionally, Marqii provides tools for managing online reviews, tracking customer feedback, and optimizing local search rankings to attract more customers. Avi Goren worked at Yelp for many years before co-founding . Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: 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. : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37922070

1212: The Evolution of AI and Content Marketing with Kelly Mirabella 08/21/2025

1212: The Evolution of AI and Content Marketing with Kelly Mirabella Kelly Mirabella is an award-winning digital marketing educator and consultant, and the owner of . She has been in the digital marketing space for 17 years and started her business, , 15 years ago. This workshop covers The Evolution of AI and Content Marketing with expert Kelly Mirabella. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version . Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: 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. : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Website: On all social media: @stellar247 Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37894085

1211: Patrick Terry, CEO and Co-Founder of P. Terry’s 08/18/2025

1211: Patrick Terry, CEO and Co-Founder of P. Terry’s Patrick Terry is the CEO and Co-Founder of , based in Austin, TX. Patrick was previously on the show in early 2020 for episode 691. At that time, P. Terry’s had 16 locations in and around Austin. Today there are 36 locations. P. Terry’s is an old school styled burger shack opened originally in 2005. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: : 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. - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://pterrys.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37772660

1210: Be the Change You Want To See with Jennifer Guptill and Evan Mallett 08/14/2025

1210: Be the Change You Want To See with Jennifer Guptill and Evan Mallett Jennifer Guptill is the Culinary Program Coordinator at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Evan Mallett is the chef/owner of The Black Trumpet in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Today we will be talking about creating a progressive culinary program within a secondary education institute in the modern world. The culinary program at Great Bay is less than 2 years old at the time of this episode’s publishing. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: : 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. - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Email Jennifer: Website: https://www.greatbay.edu Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37772520

1209: Jae Kim, Founder and CEO of Chi’Lantro 08/11/2025

1209: Jae Kim, Founder and CEO of Chi’Lantro Jae Kim is the Founder and CEO of , based in Austin, TX. Jae Kim was previously on the show for episode 701 in 2020 when Chi'Lantro was up to 8 locations. Today, after gaining some investment from , the Korean BBQ concept has scaled to 13 locations and entered into the Houston market. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: Instagram: @ & @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37679075

1208: Using AI for Chatbots in Your Restaurant with Kelly Mirabella 08/07/2025

1208: Using AI for Chatbots in Your Restaurant with Kelly Mirabella is an award-winning digital marketing educator and consultant, and the owner of . She has been in the digital marketing space for 17 years and started her business, , 15 years ago. This workshop covers Using AI For Chatbots in Restaurants with expert Kelly Mirabella. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version . Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Website: On all social media: @stellar247 Guest contact info: Website: https://dppremiumbeef.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37625265

1207: Dustin Dean, Co-Founder of Dean & Peeler Premium Angus Beef 08/04/2025

1207: Dustin Dean, Co-Founder of Dean & Peeler Premium Angus Beef Dustin Dean is the Co-Founder of in Floresville, TX. Dean & Peeler Premium Angus Beef is a cattle ranch focused on producing high-quality Angus beef, emphasizing animal welfare and traceability from pasture to plate. They are a family-owned operation with a commitment to consistency and a "responsibly raised" approach to cattle management. Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Today's sponsors: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://dppremiumbeef.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37622425

1206: The Best Investment to Become Unstoppable 07/31/2025

1206: The Best Investment to Become Unstoppable Today Eric, host of Restaurant Unstoppable, and Jared, editor/co-producer, talk about the past, present, and future of Restaurant Unstoppable. We talk all about the future of the and why it's ! Join RULibrary: Join RULive: Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: Subscribe on YouTube: Subscribe to our email newsletter: Check out There and Back Again, as mentioned in today's episode, on or or wherever you get your podcasts! Today's sponsors: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Email Eric: [email protected] Email Jared: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37539140

1205: Jeff Gothard, Co-Founder of KIC Hospitality 07/28/2025

1205: Jeff Gothard, Co-Founder of KIC Hospitality Jeff Gothard is the Co-Founder of , a hospitality consulting service based in Austin, TX. Jeff Got his start in the business/management world as a District Manager at Blockbuster in hollywood from 1999 to 2005. He then decided he wanted to open his own restaurant but without any hard experience in restaurants, he needed to work for great restaurant industry companies first. He then worked for Schlotzkys as a Franchise Business Consultant from 2005-2009 and as Director of Training from 2009-2013. From 2014-2023 he was the COO and Partner at Tatsu-Ya, a ramen concept that he helped scale. He founded KIC Hospitality with partner Steve McAloon (featured on episode 1199) in 2023. Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37518780

1204: Five Core Building Blocks Every Franchisor Needs with Charles Internicola 07/24/2025

1204: Five Core Building Blocks Every Franchisor Needs with Charles Internicola is Founding Partner and CEO at based in New Jersey. Charles began his law career about 20 years ago always with the aim of specializing in franchise law. Charles is the host of the podcast, Win Big at Franchising Podcast, and he has his YouTube channel as well, . Want to work with Charles and Internicola Law Firm? Charles was recently featured on the show for episode 1171. This workshop covers the Five Core Building Blocks Every Franchisor Needs with expert Charles Internicola. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version . Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions! Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37504510

1203: C.K. Chin, Founder of Chintertainment 07/21/2025

1203: C.K. Chin, Founder of Chintertainment C.K. Chin is the founder of . C.K. got his start in the nightclub business as a bouncer who quickly decided it would be better for everyone if he introduced a little more hospitality to the bouncer/door guy position. He then became a bartender and eventually the GM. He then became a marketer for that nightclub and soon was doing marketing for other service industry businesses as well. C.K. currently is a part of 3 restaurants, owns his consulting business (Chintertainment), and is working on opening a youth art space in Austin. Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37397970

1202: Five Topics to Understand and Combat Chargebacks with Ben Bridwell 07/17/2025

1202: Five Topics to Understand and Combat Chargebacks with Ben Bridwell Ben Bridwell is the President of Chargebacks911. Chargebacks911 specializes in helping businesses manage and prevent chargebacks, which are forced reversals of customer transactions by their banks. They offer a range of services, including identifying the root cause of chargebacks, helping merchants fight illegitimate chargebacks, and providing tools for chargeback prevention. In this workshop, Ben will take us through the 5 major keys to understanding how chargebacks work and just how you can prevent the fraudulent cases. If you'd like to work with Chargebacks911, please use our affiliate link: -OR- email Eric for a personalized introduction! Join the TODAY! 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: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Website: https://chargebacks911.com Affiliate link: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/cb911 Contact Eric for a personalized introduction: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37427485

1201: Evan LeRoy, Chef and Co-Owner of LeRoy and Lewis 07/14/2025

1201: Evan LeRoy, Chef and Co-Owner of LeRoy and Lewis Evan LeRoy is a Co-Owner at in Austin, TX. Evan was featured on the show back in 2018 for episode 582. Back then, LeRoy and Lewis was a food truck that began in 2017, a year prior. The brick and mortar LeRoy and Lewis opened in February of 2024. This year, the restaurant won a Michelin star! Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's gues recommends: Guest contact info: Instagram: @ Instagram: @ YouTube: YouTube: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37384170

1200: Jason Carrier, Owner of Mama Betty’s Tex Mex 07/10/2025

1200: Jason Carrier, Owner of Mama Betty’s Tex Mex Jason Carrier is the owner of Mama Betty's Tex Mex located in North Austin, TX. Jason began hospitality his career in his early 20s working as a door man for bars in Austin. He loved the job, treating the position like a gracious host instead of an intimidating bouncer, and eventually went on to open his first bar in 2002, and at least 11 bars at various times. In 2020, he owned 5 bars that all shut down during the pandemic and decided to take over a restaurant space right in his neighborhood and turn it into a Tex Mex bar and restaurant. That was (and is) Mama Betty's Tex Mex! Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's gues recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://www.ilovemamabettys.com Instagram: @ Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37335970

1199: Steven McAloon, Partner and Co-Founder of KIC Hospitality 07/07/2025

1199: Steven McAloon, Partner and Co-Founder of KIC Hospitality Steven McAloon is the Co-Founder and Partner at KIC Hospitality, based in Dallas, TX. Steven is from Wales and got his start in overseas hospitality companies like Whitbread, Costa Coffee, Schlotzsky’s and others, all revolving around franchising. He and his partner started KIC Hospitality, a consulting company, a few years back. Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Website: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37301180

1198: Chris Florczak, CEO of Risen Restaurant Group 07/03/2025

1198: Chris Florczak, CEO of Risen Restaurant Group Chris Florczak is the CEO of . Risen consists of one concept with four location and a fifth soon to open. The concept is Rise, originally located in Dallas and opened in 2008. Chris got his start with an internship at Hillstone Group and he quickly was given a job offer and worked there for 16 years. In 2016, he was offered the COO position at Rise and in 2021 he became CEO and the umbrella group, Risen, was created with sights set on scaling. Join the TODAY! 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: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37243870

1197: Samir Watter, COO of Layne’s Chicken Fingers 06/30/2025

1197: Samir Watter, COO of Layne’s Chicken Fingers Samir Watter is the COO at based in Dallas, TX. Samir joined Layne's in 2021 when there were only 7 total locations. Before that, he held impressive roles and big franchise companies like Denny's, where he worked for 10 years starting as AGM until heading the opening of 30 locations by the end of his tenure there. He also worked for La Salsa for 10 years as director of ops, where he opened 30 locations for that company as well. Today, Layne's has 25 locations and continues to grow. Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's gues recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://www.layneschickenfingers.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37165070

1196: Thom Crosby, CEO of Pal’s Sudden Service 06/26/2025

1196: Thom Crosby, CEO of Pal’s Sudden Service Thom Crosby is the CEO of , HQ'd in Kingstwon, TN. Pal's Sudden Service was first opened in 1956 in Kingstown, TN. Thom came on board in 1981 to help them grow. Thom's experience prior to Pal's was in corporate McDonald's and corporate Long John Silvers, as well as a franchisee with Wendy's. Today Thom is the CEO of Pal's and the company has 31 locations. All but 2 Pal's locations are drive-thru only. Thom is a true believer and member of . David McClaskey was featured on the podcast, episode 1182, and you can learn more about him and his company here: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/mcclaskey-institute Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://www.palsweb.com/ Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37115575

1195: Zane and Brandon Hunt, Co-Founders of VIA 313 06/23/2025

1195: Zane and Brandon Hunt, Co-Founders of VIA 313 Zane and Brandon Hunt are the co-founders of . VIA 313 is a Detroit-style pizza chain. This is The Hunt Bros. third time on the show. They first joined us for episode 560 in 2018 and again in 2021 for episode 826. In 2021, they had 5 locations and today they have 24! Interested in as recommended by the Hunt Bros.? Check it out here: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/mcclaskey-institute Join the TODAY! 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: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Email Zane: [email protected] Email Brandon: Website: https://www.via313.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37079425

1194: The Game of Restaurant Growth with Matthew Mabel 06/19/2025

1194: The Game of Restaurant Growth with Matthew Mabel Matthew Mabel is a consultant, advisor, coach and President of . Surrender is a hospitality and management-consulting firm based in Dallas, TX. Matthew was last on the show for episode 518! For this in-person workshop, Matthew will take the listeners through growing restaurants in three different major and specific phases of growth. Join the TODAY! 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: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Website: https://surrender.biz Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/37039685

1193: Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne’s Chicken Fingers 06/16/2025

1193: Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne’s Chicken Fingers Garrett Reed is the CEO of . Garrett got his start in the real estate business right out of college as a site selector for Radio Shack in he 90s. By the early 2000s he had moved on to Starbucks where he served as Real Estate Director for the east and west coasts. In 2005 he started his own real estate business and in the mid-2010s he began the search to own a restaurant brand and/or franchise. He bought Layne's Chicken Fingers in 2017 and became CEO and Partner. Layne's began in 1994. There are 25 locations as of this recording (April of 2025) with plans to open a new location every month for the rest of the year. Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Website: https://www.layneschickenfingers.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/36955950

1192: How to Secure Funding with Michael Praver 06/12/2025

1192: How to Secure Funding with Michael Praver Michael Praver is the founder of Michael's company specializes in helping businesses secure capital without the stress of traditional lending. Their mission is to help businesses secure fast, reliable, and customized funding solutions that empower businesses to thrive. This workshop covers How To Get Funding with expert Michael Praver. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version . Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions! Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/36937115

1191: Rachel Cope, Founder and CEO of 84 Hospitality 06/09/2025

1191: Rachel Cope, Founder and CEO of 84 Hospitality Rachel Cope is the Founder and CEO of based in Oklahoma City, OK. 84 Hospitality consists of 4 concepts in 10+ locations in and around OKC. The brand started with and the newest restaurant is , a fine-dining restaurant in OKC. They also operate , , and . Rachel was previously on the show for episode 778 in 2021. Join the TODAY! 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: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: Instagram: @ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/36895030

1190: Workers’ Compensation Deep Dive with David DeLorenzo 06/05/2025

1190: Workers’ Compensation Deep Dive with David DeLorenzo David DeLorenzo is the CEO and Owner of . David DeLorenzo specializes in bar and restaurant insurance, but he is also a speaker, author, coach, as well as host of a mastermind and more than one charity organization. On top of all this, he has been an owner of 13 restaurants in his career. David was previously on the show for episode #1087 about a year ago! This workshop covers Workers' Compensation Deep Dive and Best Practices with expert David DeLorenzo. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version . Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions! Join the TODAY! 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: - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info: Instagram: @ Website: https://barandrestaurantinsurance.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddelorenzo1/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/36846490

1189: Zack and Silvana Walters, Partners of Sedalia’s Oysters & Seafood 06/02/2025

1189: Zack and Silvana Walters, Partners of Sedalia’s Oysters & Seafood Zack and Silvana Walters are the Owners/Partners at Sedalia's Oysters & Seafood located in Oklahoma City. Zack and Silvana are married and met in 2017. Prior to 2017, Zack went to culinary school and eventually opened his own butcher shop/deli in LA in 2010 with a partner which was very successful. He left that venture in 2016 to work in another restaurant where he met Silvana who worked FOH there. Silvana lived in NYC and worked FOH in various restaurants before loving to LA to work in an art museum and work restaurants. Silvana worked under Will Guidara before she met Zack. After meeting, the two left LA for OKC in 2020 and in 2022 they opened Sedalia's. Check out (past guest on the show) as recommended by today's guest! Join the TODAY! 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: - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn’t have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit . : US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit - 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. Let’s make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's guest recommends: Guest contact info: Website: https://www.sedaliasokc.com Instagram: @ Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @ /episode/index/show/restaurantunstoppable/id/36771080

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