A global hospitality leader breaks down what really drives profitable restaurants. In this episode, Roger sits down with Marvin Alballi to unpack the thinking behind high standards, smart training, menu discipline, and guest-first leadership and why getting the fundamentals right is the most strategic move a restaurant operator can make.

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Real conversations with operators, chefs, and hospitality leaders on what actually drives profitable restaurants...not theory, not trends.

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