If you want to chat about anything in the episode, or would like some help making changes to your independent hospitality business, drop Colm & Frankie a DM on Instagram or send an email to [email protected]

Colm is joined Chris Fox of Prego Italian Restaurant in Buckingham to discuss all of the lessons from his 21 years of running Prego.

The episode is packed with practical advice that you can take and implement in your independent hospitality business tomorrow.

Chatting:

-> How Chris has rejected the delivery apps in favour of his own delivery operation

-> Dealing with the new generation - tweaking your hiring & training to get the best out of them

-> The benefits of thinking about your hospitality business like a sports team

-> Lessons to be learned from the last economic crisis and applied to this one

-> How leading from the front is the best way to build a culture

Enjoy!

Colm talks to Ben Shaughnessy, owner and operator of The Kitchen At. With a storied 25+ year career in corporate ‘big business’ hospitality. We explore the differences in working for a big corporate versus operating independently. The operational stuff that translates and, importantly, the lessons you can only learn as an independent operator:

If you want to chat about anything in the episode, or would like some help making changes to your independent hospitality business, drop Colm & Frankie a DM on Instagram or send an email to [email protected]

Enjoy!

Colm chats to Phil Herodotou, owner of Black's Burgers in Epsom.

What is a brand? Why do I need one? Why should I care? How do I build one?

If you've ever asked any of these questions, then this episode is for you!

Colm & Frankie chatting all things brand. Giving you practical tips and advice for how to build yours and looking in depth at some great independent hospitality brands.

Brands referenced:

Eat The Bird

Sandwich Sandwich

Knead Pizza

Dill

Rude Coffee & Wine

Colm chats to Henry Pearman, owner & operator of The Horseshoes, Belbroughton and The Chequers, Cutnall Green.

One pub leased from Stonegate, the other operated as a Freehouse.

We dive into the good & bad of both and get a great insight into Henry's journey and lessons around his food offer, building out his team and his desire to make constant improvements in his business.

The first episode of the new ‘Biggest Challenge’ series

But it’s not just talking about the challenge, these episodes are going to be packed full of helpful thoughts and advice for how to overcome them. The kind of things Colm & Frankie are helping independent owners with on a daily basis.

Today they’re tackling inflation. That big old dirty word that continues to consume the industry.

Talking about specific ideas to get costs under control, so that you can make a profit in this new high-cost world:

→ Knowing your numbers and becoming a P&L ninja

→ Tackling labour costs

→ Improving your Gross Profit

So if you’re feeling stuck, or are looking for ways to improve your business, then these episodes are going to go down a treat.

If you want to chat about anything in the episode, or would like some help making changes to your business, drop Colm & Frankie a DM on Instagram or send an email to [email protected]

Get ready for a special couples-in-business episode as Colm is joined by Frankie (his wife & business partner) for a great conversation with Jo & Pete Morrison (also husband & wife), owners of Jo & Co Restaurant in Hove, East Sussex.

Jo & Pete have a decorated career in corporate hospitality, with over 200 restaurant openings between them, before opening Jo & Co in 2018.

They've just celebrated their 5th birthday and have tons of experience to share.

Check out their awesome Instagram account here

If you need help turning your expensive hobby into a successful business, then get in touch with Colm & Frankie on Instagram or by email at [email protected] for a chat.

A great conversation with one of the BEST young GMs in the game, Matt Clark.

This episode is full of real, tangible insights. Tings you can start doing to run your business more efficiently and effectively with your team and people at the heart of it.

If anything strikes a chord and you'd like to have a chat, you can reach out to Matt on Instagram

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