In this episode of The Pineapple Perspective, Troy chats with Matt Wampler, co-founder of ClearCOGS, to discuss the evolving role of predictive analytics and AI in the restaurant industry. Matt shares his journey from owning Jimmy John's franchises to launching ClearCOGS, which helps restaurants optimize prep, inventory, and labor decisions using advanced data forecasting. The conversation covers the importance of hospitality, practical use cases of predictive analytics, and the growing integration of AI in restaurant operations. Troy and Matt also explore how franchisees and operators can benefit from real-time data to improve profitability, reduce waste, and make smarter labor and inventory decisions.

Topics Discussed in the Episode:

• Defining hospitality through customer experience

• Matt Wampler's career journey from franchisee to tech entrepreneur

• The founding and mission of ClearCOGS

• Predictive analytics for prep, inventory, and labor scheduling

• The future of AI in restaurant operations

Connect with Matt Wampler:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjwampler/

https://twitter.com/w_a_m_p_l_e_r

https://www.threads.net/@matthew.wampler

https://www.instagram.com/matthew.wampler/

https://www.tiktok.com/@matt.wampler

And the company, ClearCOGS:

https://www.facebook.com/ClearCOGS/

https://twitter.com/ClearCogs

https://www.instagram.com/clearcogs/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearcogs/

https://www.threads.net/@clearcogs

https://www.tiktok.com/@clearcogs

This show is sponsored by Pepper Lunch. Find a location near you!

Production and Administration work completed by Smart Podcast Solutions and Elevate Virtual Business Solutions.