FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Artificial intelligence feels a lot like the food trends. It looks amazing and everyone is talking about it but it’s hard to figure out exactly how it should fit into our restaurants. That’s where Avi Goren comes in. Since founding Marqii in 2017, Avi and his team have relentlessly looked for ways to optimize the restaurant industry using technology. Today we sit down to discuss how his entrepreneurial journey mirrors ours and how the solutions of tomorrow can save us time and money today.

For more information on Avi and Marqii, visit https://marqii.com/.

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You’re about to hear the word intention dropped close to one thousand times over the next 40 minutes. If there’s only one common thread amongst the most successful restaurateurs I interview, it’s the power of intention. Today we sit down with coffee roaster turned restaurateur, Angel Medina,  to talk about how his unlikely path wasn’t accidental at all. In our conversation, Angel breaks down the step by step process he used to envision and then achieve his lofty goals. 

For more information on Angel and his group, visit https://www.republicahospitality.com/.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

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Imagine a world where you sign up to work with a company that promises to help you drive revenue and you never pay them a dollar–rather, they pay you. This was the dream of Max Shauff when he created LineLeap, an app that helps bars, nightclubs, and venues capitalize on the existing demand from their patrons. Today we sit down with Max and his colleague Tom Tolbert to discuss how this small startup has grown to over 500 venues, gained over one million users, and how their platform can add overhead free dollars to your bottom line. 

For more information about LineLeap and to earn $500 per venue referral, visit ⁠https://www.lineleap.com/⁠.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:

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What if I told you I knew a guy that could convince his guests to come back twice a month? What if I told you that same guy could actually convince his guests to come back twice a day? Today we sit down with Kris Schoenberger, the founder of the BBQ’d Productions restaurant group. Kris didn’t invent the red envelope campaign but he has certainly mastered it. In our conversation he provides us with the blueprint he uses to bring in over one million dollars in repeat business over the course of several weeks. This is a masterclass in gamifying your  marketing. 

For more on Kris and his restaurants, visit https://www.wegrillitall.com/.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:

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Next year marks 40 years since the first California Pizza Kitchen opened. CPK predates the casual restaurant movement, social media, online delivery and even the internet. To stay relevant over the years you’ve got to find the perfect balance between consistency and innovation. Today we sit down with the head of innovation for CPK, Paul Pszybylski, to discuss how this prolific brand continues to attract new customers while honoring the needs of their existing customer base. 

For more information on California Pizza Kitchen, visit https://www.cpk.com/.

So many of us look to successful restaurateurs and wonder how they did it. How were they able to climb to such great heights? Today we sit down with Robby Berg, operating partner of Genghis Grill to find out exactly how. In our conversation, we learn the linear path to self determination and financial success. 

For more information on Genghis Grill, visit http://www.genghisgrill.com.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:

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If we’re paying rent 24 hours a day, we must generate revenue 24 hours a day. But, with food costs and the cost of labor skyrocketing, our revenue models are evolving. Enter Mike Sebazco of Famous Toastery. With over two dozen locations and counting, this one shift business is shifting the way we look at operations and profitability. We sat down today to discuss how thinking small can have a massive impact on your restaurant. 

For more information on Famous Toastery, visit https://famoustoastery.com/.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:

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Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Aging gracefully is not always the easiest thing to do. Our world has changed so much in the last 10 years and our values have as well. That has led some brands to thrive while others have withered. Hooters, a divisive brand to many, intends to maintain its position in the cultural zeitgeist and today we chat with Larry Linen, their COO, to discuss what’s changed with the times and what’s stayed the same over the last few decades. 

For more information on Hooters, visit https://www.hooters.com/.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:

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Restaurant expert videos & webinars

The Cornerstone Restaurant Group is like the Michael Jordan of restaurant groups–and not just because they partnered with Michael Jordan on MJ23 and the Michaell Jordan Steakhouse. Today we sit down with two of the three leaders of the organization, Josh and Danny to discuss how they’ve managed to scale blockbuster brands across multiple tiers of dining nationally and what their growth internationally signals for the industry at large. 

For more information on their restaurant group, visit https://www.cornerstonerestaurants.com/.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:

Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts

Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Prepare yourself for one of the most interesting guests I’ve ever hosted on the show. Today we sit down with Josh Copeland of the Camino Alto restaurant in the Bay Area. Josh is a zealot in the way we think of Blue Hill Restaurant or Chef Charlie Trotter–the best ingredients served in an uncompromising fashion. Josh Copeland is a model of focus, showing us what’s possible when we refuse to let go of our vision. 

For more on Josh and his restaurant, visit https://www.caminoaltosf.com/.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:

Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts

Restaurant expert videos & webinars