In this episode of the Restaurant Success Podcast, Matthew Mabel shares one of the most powerful mindset shifts a restaurant owner can make: viewing your business as if you just bought it. This entrepreneurial approach helps restaurant operators identify hidden opportunities for profit growth, improved guest experience, and operational efficiency. Matthew explains the difference between "store blindness" and "owner blindness," and offers practical questions to help multi-unit restaurant owners evaluate their menu, branding, food costs, labor costs, and employee training with fresh eyes. Whether you're looking to optimize your restaurant business strategy or reignite your team's passion for thrilling guests, this episode provides actionable insights for independent restaurant entrepreneurs.

Key Topics Covered

• The power of adopting a buyer's perspective in your restaurant business
• Understanding "owner blindness" and how it impacts profitability
• Questions to ask yourself about menu length, guest experience, and branding
• Identifying overlooked food and labor cost inefficiencies
• The importance of reinforcing culture and reeducating staff

Links Mentioned

• Make Sure Restaurant Employees and Guests Love Your Culture in 2023
• The Great Differentiator: How to Train and Educate Today's Restaurant Worker

Resources Mentioned

• Website: www.surrender.biz
• Free initial consultation available

Connect with Matthew Mabel

Matthew works with owners of successful, independent, multi-unit restaurants to improve:

• Profit growth
• Sales optimization
• Guest count increase
• Unit expansion
• Employee engagement
• Brand loyalty

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