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Episode 136 – Profit Pitfalls: The Biggest Blunders That Restaurants Make



🎙️ Welcome to The Restaurant Coach™️ Podcast, it IS the cure for the common restaurant.

Strap in, restaurant warriors. Today, we’re embarking on a reconnaissance mission into the treacherous terrain of the restaurant business. The battlefield is fraught with hidden dangers that can sabotage your success and obliterate your bottom line. Here’s a covert peek at just a few of the 19 insidious profit pitfalls that are laying in wait to ensnare unwary restaurateurs.

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1. The Great Food Cost Illusion:

  • Mismanaging your food costs is like letting a fox guard the henhouse. Unchecked, it’ll devour your profits piece by piece until there’s nothing left but bones.

2. The Menu Behemoth:

  • An overloaded menu isn’t just a diner’s dilemma; it’s a logistical nightmare. Streamlining is not just chic; it’s efficient, cost-effective, and sanity-saving.

3. Training on the Back Burner:

  • Neglecting staff training is akin to fielding a team of rookies against the seasoned pros. The result? A game lost in customer service, efficiency, and morale.

4. Ghost Marketing:

  • Assuming your restaurant’s awesomeness will ‘just get out there’ is like whispering in a hurricane. If your marketing isn’t making waves, you’re drowning in obscurity.

5. The Guest Experience Black Hole:

  • Overlook the guest experience, and watch your reputation get sucked into the void. In the age of viral reviews, this is one black hole from which there’s no return.

Intel Briefing:

Feeling the adrenaline yet? Good. Because there’s more where that came from. We’ve got 14 more profit-draining booby traps to unveil, each one a lesson in what NOT to do if you want your restaurant to not just survive, but thrive.

Mission Brief:

Dare to join us as we deep-dive into each of these profit pitfalls? We’re not just pointing out landmines; we’re handing you the map and the tools to navigate through them. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves transforming these pitfalls into stepping stones towards your restaurant’s financial fortitude.

Subscribe and gear up for a strategic overhaul of your restaurant business, courtesy of The Restaurant Coach™️.

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Episode 135 – 5 Menu Pricing Hacks



Welcome to The Restaurant Coach™ Podcast, it is the CURE for the common restaurant.

Do you want to learn the secrets of menu pricing?

In this episode, I will share the 5 game-changing tips to ensure you win the menu pricing game once and for all. If you want the full playbook on how to grow your restaurant to 4X revenue, and finally move to spending your time working on the business rather than in it, then…

đź”— BOOK AT STRATEGY SESSION WITH DONALD

Subscribe for more straight-shooting advice and transformative strategies.

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Join TRC Vault for FREE!

Grab the Audio Book of Your Restaurant Sucks

Grab my FREE Menu Design Training

 


Episode 134 – Building a Service Team That Doesn’t Suck!



If you’re ready to transform your restaurant, boost revenue, and step into a leadership role instead of being buried in day-to-day operations, then this episode is your game-changer!

In this session of The Restaurant Coach Podcast, I unveil a powerful 5-step plan to create a service team that not only excels but dominates your market.

From understanding your role as a leader to the crucial practice sessions, we’re diving deep into building a team that stands out.

If you want the full playbook on how to grow your restaurant to 4X revenue, and finally move to spending your time working on the business rather than in it..book a call with me.

đź”— BOOK AT STRATEGY SESSION WITH DONALD

Subscribe for more straight-shooting advice and transformative strategies.

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Text With Me Directly & Get Tips To Make Your Restaurant Better

Join TRC Vault for FREE!

Grab the Audio Book of Your Restaurant Sucks


Episode 130 – Why Your 80 Hour Workweek is Stupid



Welcome to The Restaurant Coach Podcast, the cure for the common restaurant.

In our latest eye-opening episode, we’re tackling a taboo yet critical topic in the restaurant industry – the glorification of the 80-hour workweek. It’s time for a hard-hitting reality check: your 80-hour workweek is not just exhausting; it’s downright stupid.

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Breaking Down the Myth:

The industry has long worn the 80-hour workweek as a badge of honor, a testament to dedication and hard work. But at what cost? We delve into the physical, mental, and emotional toll this unsustainable work culture takes on restaurant owners and their teams.

The Cost of Overworking:

  • Physical and Mental Health: Long hours on your feet, stress, and lack of sleep are a recipe for disaster.
  • Personal Relationships: When was the last time you had a meaningful interaction with your loved ones?
  • Business Blindness: Being overworked can lead to poor decision-making and a lack of innovation.

Smarter Not Harder:

This episode isn’t just about highlighting the problem; it’s about offering solutions. Learn how to:

  • Streamline Operations: Implement systems that work so you don’t have to overwork.
  • Delegate Effectively: Understand the art of delegation and why it’s crucial for your business and personal well-being.
  • Find Balance: Realign your priorities to find a balance between work, life, and health.

Beyond Business with Warrior Restaurants:

But success isn’t just about running a smooth operation; it’s about mastering a lifestyle that goes beyond the kitchen. That’s where Warrior Restaurants comes in. This revolutionary program is not just another coaching session; it’s a holistic approach to transforming every aspect of your life.

Imagine:

  • Your body as a source of energy and vitality, not just a stress container.
  • A mindset built for achieving dreams, not just daydreaming.
  • Quality time with family, free from the shackles of constant restaurant demands.
  • Building real, lasting wealth, not just making ends meet.

đź”— Discover Warrior Restaurants

Join the Movement:

This isn’t just a dream; it’s a reality for those brave enough to take the leap with Warrior Restaurants. In today’s episode, we’ll give you a taste of what it’s like to be on this transformative journey.

It’s time to redefine what it means to be successful, both in your restaurant and in life. Let’s dive into the call and set you on the path to success, balance, and fulfillment.

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Episode 127 – To Be Unstoppable, You Must Be Unfuckwithable



Welcome to The Restaurant Coach Podcast – it’s the cure for the common restaurant. In this unapologetically raw episode, we’re diving deep beneath the surface of what makes or breaks not just your restaurant, but your life.

Are you ready to confront the skeletons in your closet? To challenge the hidden truths you’ve been ignoring about your business, health, relationships, and mindset? This episode is about shedding light on those dark corners and starting the journey towards truly having it all.

Introducing ‘Warrior Restaurants‘ – my bold, new coaching program set to launch in January 2024, and the accompanying book ‘Savage Restaurant Success‘. This isn’t for the complacent. It’s for those who are driven, hungry for change, and ready to dominate their market while transforming their personal lives.

I’ll also be giving you a taste of what’s to come with a chapter from my second book, “Your Restaurant Still Sucks”, read by the award-winning narrator Sean Pratt. This chapter, ‘Be Unfuckwithable’, is the cornerstone of what helped me revolutionize my mindset during my toughest times in the restaurant industry.

🎧 Tune in now and ask yourself: Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? To become unfuckwithable in your life and business? Listen, reflect, and decide if you’re ready to join the ranks of Warrior Restaurants. If you are, then join the movement at www.WarriorRestaurants.com

Show Links:

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Apply for Warrior Restaurants

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Grab the Audio Book of Your Restaurant Sucks


Episode 126 – How To Spot The Food Cost Thieves Stealing Your Profits



FAIR WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS A MONSTER!

I want to talk about a serious topic that most restaurant owners ignore: Food Costs. Yes, I know they are a pain in the ass to do.

Costing out recipes is not fun. Well, some people do find them fun and those people are very rare! For the majority of restaurant owners, it a thorn in your side and you avoid like the plague.

Here’s the good news, bad news.

Bad news, if you don’t like doing food costing you won’t like what I am about to tell you…you must know the cost of everything on your menu.

Now the good news…knowing one key thing known as theoretical food costs and knowing your actual food costs is like finding a gold mine under your restaurant! So, today, I want to take you into a workshop that I do with my Restaurant Accelerator™ Coaching members. In their coaching program they follow what all my coaching programs follow known as The Restaurant Coach™ Method. The Restaurant Accelerator™ Program just goes a little deeper down the rabbit hole of theory, frameworks and implementation. This workshop you’re going to listen to is from Food Cost Bootcamp which is 8 workshops in total that give them a solid foundation into getting their food cost under control! So sit back and jump into to Food Cost Bootcamp and The 40 Thieves that Steal Your Profits!

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Episode 125 – Leasing Logic & Mastering the Life-Work Dance with Kyle Inserra



Dive deep into the unfiltered world of restaurant growth with the guru himself, Kyle Inserra.

From the shimmering successes of Polpettina and LA LA Taqueria, there’s more than what meets the eye. This episode peels back the curtain on the gritty realities of lease due diligence. Think that prime spot’s a golden ticket? Kyle’s got a few tales to make you think twice. And if you’re caught in the never-ending tango of work-life balance, prepare for a fresh beat.

Kyle challenges us to ditch the balance and embrace the rhythm of life-work integration. With raw anecdotes, hard-hitting advice, and a no-nonsense approach, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to carve their niche in the cutthroat world of hospitality. Buckle up, it’s time to go beyond the sizzle.

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Book A 1:1 Success Strategy Session to learn about TRC METHOD

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Grab the Audio Book of Your Restaurant Sucks


Episode 121 – The 8 Driving Forces of Restaurant Success



Someone reached out and offered to coach me and it changed everything. Allow me to offer that to you. Today is a special episode because I wanted to share a chapter from my third book Your Restaurant Culture Sucks! I had all 5 of my books narrated by the incredible Sean Pratt. Now this final book in the Your Restaurant Sucks Trilogy is the end of that series and it starts a new series of books, audio books, and training courses designed to help you finally pull all the pieces together into a coherent system that is guaranteed to allow you to maximize your profitability and get your life back. You can have your cake and eat it too without sacrificing your life to your restaurant.

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Episode 91 – Restaurant Disruption with Jen Kern



Welcome to another episode of The Restaurant Coach Podcast. It is the cure for the common restaurant. Seriously, who wants to be common? Common is average and being average…well, it sucks. I don’t know about you, but doesn’t it seem like this year is already a roller coaster of crazy? Supply chain shortages. Inflation creeping up. Gas prices skyrocketing. It’s enough to make a grown person cry or start day drinking…which you really need to stop because that is just a whole other level of issue that requires some therapy! I feel that the word for this year is disruption. Everything we know is going to get shaken up throughout this year and you’ll need to get your adaptive superpowers ready to take advantage of opportunities when they pop up. My guest today is very familiar with the digital disruption going on in the restaurant industry! Jen Kern is a digital strategist for Qu which helps large restaurant group streamline their digital tools to be more effective. She’s also a high-energy powerhouse that loves restaurants and seriously wants you to get to the next level in your business. Let’s jump into the conversation…

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