In this episode of Dine & Dish with Restaurant Diva, host Michele DiMeo sits down with industry expert John Opdahl to break down the real economics behind restaurant purchasing.

From buying power and food contracts to rebates, distributor negotiations, and protecting margins, John pulls back the curtain on where restaurants lose money—and how smart operators keep it.

Whether you're a single-unit owner or running multiple locations, this conversation delivers practical strategies to reduce food costs, leverage vendor relationships, and turn purchasing into a profit driver instead of a pain point.

If you've ever wondered "Where is my money going?"—this episode is your answer.