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Closed Monday
By Kyle InserraBusiness
Closed Monday episodes
- Luxury Watches on The Bear & How to Find An Affordable Rent
On this episode, Kyle discusses the challenges of finding affordable rent for restaurants and offers strategies for finding alternative locations. We also explore the significance of luxury watches in the fine dining industry featured in The Bear Season 3.
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29 min - Mastering Sustainability in the Kitchen with Chef Norman Fenton- Co-Founder/Partner | Carino
Chef Norman Fenton shares his experiences in the including his journey from working in high-end restaurants to opening his own restaurant, Carino, in Chicago. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as dealing with food waste and finding the right location for his restaurant. Fenton also talks about his passion for creating sustainable and high-quality dining experiences, as well as his future plans for expanding his culinary ventures.
Read what Time Out has to say about Carino!
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1 hr 4 min - The Evolution of America's Largest Aftermarket for Restaurant Equipment w/ Neal Sherman
Neal Sherman, the CEO of TAGeX Brands, shares his journey in the restaurant equipment industry. He started his career in marketing and worked with companies that installed kiosks and self-serve frozen yogurt machines in supermarkets. Over time, he realized the potential in the aftermarket for restaurant equipment and started his own business.
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44 min - Start Small, Solve A Problem, Stay Committed w/ Jennifer Ryan | CEO BLUEROOT & Croux
Jennifer Ryan shares her journey from launching a restaurant to founding a tech company, Croux, and BLUEROOT. She discusses the challenges, decision-making, and the importance of validating ideas. She emphasizes the need to start small, solve a problem, and stay committed. Her focus is on supporting local communities in the Southeast and the Midwest through both Blue Root and Crew.
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45 min - From Humble Beginnings to a Seafood Empire: The Wild Story of San Pedro Fish Market w/ CEO, Michael Ungaro
This week I sit down with Michael Ungaro, the CEO of San Pedro Fish Market, and one of the stars of Kings of Fi$h launching on Amazon Prime. San Pedro Fish Market is the largest family restaurant serving 2.5Million people each year and known for the World Famous Shrimp Tray. Now on their fourth generation this legacy restaurant this legacy restaurant empire garners Guinness World Record's,Top Seafood Honors, and 2nd most visited seaside attraction only to SeaWorld, and sells as much beer as Dodger Stadium.
Under Michael's leadership, San Pedro Fish Market has been recognized as one of the Top 10 most instagrammed restaurants in the USA with double digit sales growth since 2008 (excluding 2020) and is on track to top $40 million for 2022. Opened concepts in the neighboring cities of Rolling Hills Estates, Harbor City and on Alamitos Bay, Long Beach. And even created a line of retail products including ready to cook meals, spices and sauces based on the World Famous Shrimp Trays available in their restaurants.
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51 min - Why Red Lobster’s Bankruptcy is a Wake-Up Call for Every Restaurant Entrepreneur
The recent bankruptcy of Red Lobster has sparked discussions about the risks associated with private equity and sale lease back deals. This conversation breaks down the financial issues of Red Lobster and the lessons it holds for independent restaurant owners. It also highlights the impact of private equity decisions and seafood supply chain controversies on the downfall of the brand.
Takeaways
- Understanding the risks associated with private equity and sale lease back deals
- Consideration of long-term effects of financial decisions
- Consultation with experts for complex financial transactions
Chapters
00:00 The Financial Issues of Red Lobster
05:06 Impact of Financial Decisions on Restaurant Businesses
06:31. Controversies in the Seafood Supply Chain
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19 min - Live Session : Scaling Your Restaurants Digital Presence w/ Avi Goren & Sterling Douglas
Summary
The conversation focuses on scaling restaurant brands and provides tips and insights on what to consider and what to avoid. The speakers, Avi Gorin (CEO & Co-Founder of Marqii) and Sterling Douglas (CEO & Co-Founder of Chowly) share their experiences in helping restaurant groups scale their concepts. The main themes include the importance of data for investors and consumers, considerations for opening additional locations, the role of people in scaling a restaurant, the significance of brand consistency online, and the selection of a tech stack. The conversation provides insights and advice for restaurant owners looking to expand their businesses.
Chapters
02:50 Transitioning from Restaurant Owner to Business Owner
11:41 The Importance of Digital Consistency in Scaling
13:21 Balancing High Standards and Growth
21:35 Challenges and Strategies for Fundraising
22:03 The Role of Data in Restaurant Evaluation
24:01 Considerations for Opening Additional Locations
25:23 The Importance of People in Scaling a Restaurant
28:19 Achieving Brand Consistency Online
32:44 Selecting the Right Tech Stack for Restaurant Expansion
40:30 Prioritizing and Setting Goals for Restaurant Growth
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51 min - From Naples with Love & Hospitality: Francesco Zimone, L'Antica Pizzeria da MicheleFrancesco Zimone shares his journey from finance to the restaurant industry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of being a restaurateur. He emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming and immersive experience for customers, and the role of a restaurant in providing a space for people to connect and enjoy themselves. He discusses how he adapted his business during the pandemic by opening a drive-in theater outside his restaurant. Francesco emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating a positive work environment for his employees.Exclusive PartnersWant to learn more about Marqii? Check them out here, and instantly level up your digital presence.Hate paying sales tax? Let DAVO do it for you, so you can pay on time, and sleep at night. Try DAVO for FREE!Connect with Closed MondayInstagram: @closedmondaypodcastEmail: [email protected]Special OffersTake a screenshot of you listening to the show, and tag @closedmondaypodcast, and I'll send you a FREE Closed Monday t-shirt.Subscribe & ShareIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe and share it with your friends and network. Your support helps us bring you more actionable insights every week!1 hr 12 min
- Cultivating Culture and Cash Flow w/ Preston Lee, Founder, The 30% Rule
Summary
Preston Lee shares his background in the restaurant industry and the challenges of getting restaurant owners to recognize issues. The significance of company culture and alignment in restaurant success Preston also touches on the future of restaurant technology, including the potential use of AI and the power of social media in driving business, and much more.
Takeaways
- Verbiage and personalization are crucial in creating a positive dining experience.
- Servers should be seen as salespeople and focus on building relationships with customers.
- The three goals of customer service are to get customers to come back, recommend the restaurant to others, and leave positive reviews.
- Going above and beyond for customers can lead to long-term loyalty and positive word-of-mouth.
- Hiring based on attitude and potential rather than experience can result in more motivated and dedicated employees.
- The future of restaurant technology may include AI for tasks like reservation management and personalized customer interactions.
- Utilizing social media to showcase the unique aspects of a restaurant can attract new customers and build brand loyalty.
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Connect with Closed Monday
- Instagram: @closedmondaypodcast
- Email: [email protected]
Check out that TikTok on Birthday Party Invitations.
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56 min - AI-Driven Demand Prediction in the Food Industry w/ Matt Wampler, Co-Founder & CEO - ClearCOGS
- Summary
In this conversation, Kyle sits down with Matt Wampler, Co-Founder and CEO of ClearCOGS. . Matt and Kyle discuss the resistance to embracing data analytics in the hospitality industry and the role of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in demystifying AI and making it more accessible. ClearCOGS is a technology company that provides AI-driven solutions for the restaurant industry. The company helps restaurants optimize their operations and make data-driven decisions to improve profitability. ClearCOGS offers a user-friendly platform that integrates with existing POS systems, such as Toast, to provide real-time insights and reporting. The AI technology analyzes historical data, trends, and external factors to forecast demand and optimize inventory management. ClearCOGS aims to simplify technology for restaurants and be their co-pilot in running efficient and successful operations. The company envisions a future where AI is seamlessly integrated into the hospitality industry, allowing restaurant owners to focus on creating memorable customer experiences.TakeawaysBalancing parenting and work can be challenging, especially in industries like the restaurant business.Data analytics can greatly benefit the restaurant industry by providing insights and improving decision-making.There is resistance to embracing data analytics in the hospitality industry, but AI, such as ChatGPT, is helping to demystify and make it more accessible.AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of daily life, including writing children's stories. ClearCOGS provides AI-driven solutions for the restaurant industry to optimize operations and improve profitability.The company's platform integrates with existing POS systems, such as Toast, to provide real-time insights and reporting.ClearCOGS uses AI technology to analyze historical data, trends, and external factors to forecast demand and optimize inventory management.The goal is to simplify technology for restaurants and be their co-pilot in running efficient and successful operations.Exclusive PartnersWant to learn more about Marqii? Check them out here, and instantly level up your digital presence.Hate paying sales tax? Let DAVO do it for you, so you can pay on time, and sleep at night. Try DAVO for FREE!Connect with Closed MondayInstagram: @closedmondaypodcastEmail: [email protected]Special OffersTake a screenshot of yourself listening to the show and tagging @closedmondaypodcast. I'll send you a FREE Closed Monday t-shirt.Subscribe & ShareIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe and share it with your friends and network. Your support helps us bring you more actionable insights every week!42 min
About Closed Monday
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Ever wonder what it really takes to go from one location to ten? Every Monday, top restaurant operators share their actual playbooks for scaling - from site selection and systems to funding and team…
building. No basics, no fluff – just real conversations about what works (and what doesn't) in multi-unit growth.
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