One of the greatest hurdles in our industry is the day to day frustration that we face in attempting to achieve a level of success that so few do. The path to success is not one we can travel alone and, as much as we need great people by our side, those people need a great leader at the helm. In this episode, Josh Kopel and Anthony Hamilton discuss the right and wrong way to set expectations for yourself and your team.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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In an industry where a positive company culture has always felt like a “nice to have,” it has become painfully obvious that it is a “need to have.” To ensure the survival of the hospitality industry, we must borrow the best practices from other industry leaders. In this episode, Josh Kopel and Anthony Hamilton discuss the essential elements of a positive company culture as well as tools and tactics that will improve culture without breaking the bank.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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The only sustainable cure for ending the restaurant industry’s labor crisis is to maximize employee retention. Turnover is the biggest threat to both our restaurant’s profitability and our ability to scale. In this episode, Josh Kopel and Anthony Hamilton offer simple, proven strategies for ensuring that you keep the employees you currently have inspired and focused.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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It seems like we may have hit a ceiling when it comes to raising prices, especially with a recession on the horizon. In this episode, Josh Kopel and Anthony Hamilton discuss how to win the battle against ever-increasing costs by using proven techniques to improve efficiencies and eliminate waste.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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Chef Anthony Hamilton has more than 20 years of restaurant and hospitality working experience, ranging from quick-service outlets to full-service catering to fine dining. He has held positions in all areas of the restaurant industry with most notably chef de cuisine, executive chef, corporate chef, chef/consultant, and director of operations. As a chef instructor and restaurant consultant, Hamilton offers a wealth of information gained through first-hand successes and failures in the hospitality industry.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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It’s rarely discussed in our industry but there is an art to knowing when to sell your business and how to ensure that you get the most money for your restaurant. In this episode, Shaun de Vries and Josh Kopel discuss selling their own restaurant concepts and the lessons learned from those experiences.

For more information on Shaun and his company, visit https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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Over the last year, it’s become clear that food delivery isn’t going anywhere. In this episode, Shaun de Vries and Josh Kopel discuss all of the ways restaurants can maximize their delivery revenue without cutting corners.

For more information on Shaun and his company, visit https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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If the pandemic taught us anything it’s that we must make money in more than one way to ensure the solvency of our industry. In this episode, Shaun de Vries and Josh Kopel discuss all of the ways that restaurants are leveraging their brand equity to bring in more revenue in more ways.

For more information on Shaun and his company, visit https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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Everyone wants to know what the future holds for our industry and, though the future is impossible to predict, Shaun de Vries and Josh Kopel do see trends emerging. In this episode, they discuss the concepts that are clearly winning the competition for butts in seats.

For more information on Shaun and his company, visit https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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A restaurant’s greatest marketing tool is its menu. In this episode, Shaun de Vries and Josh Kopel discuss winning strategies to weaponize your restaurant’s menu to drive new business and increase customer frequency.

For more information on Shaun and his company, visit https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/.

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Restaurant Marketing School 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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