In this episode, Matt Doright shares how he bought and transformed a 70-year-old restaurant into a thriving business using social media. Matt discusses his journey from a young entrepreneur to a successful restaurateur, focusing on the power of everyday content creation and audience engagement. The conversation delves into his viral video strategies, scaling his business through attention and creativity, and the importance of genuine team-building. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to harness social media to grow their business authentically and effectively.

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Matt DoRight

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In this episode of the Restaurant RockStars Podcast, Roger engages in a lively discussion with Laine Peterson of Spearhead Hospitality, highlighting the unpredictable and challenging nature of the restaurant industry! Don't miss this fascinating insight into the trials, triumphs, and everyday adventures of running a bustling restaurant.

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Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

The Restaurant Academy – Everything you need to execute powerful systems and empower your team to optimum performance. Finances, Staff Training, Menu Profit, Trackable Marketing.. its all in the Academy or separately at: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses/

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

Birthdays and birthday marketing are huge for restaurants…Think high check averages, repeat business & tons of great social media exposure.

Best of all, birthday celebrations happen in restaurants EVERY day of the week! This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is all about how your restaurant can capture more BIRTHDAY BUSINESS! I’m speaking with Dyson Barnett CEO of the Birthday Club.

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Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

The Restaurant Academy – Everything you need to execute powerful systems and empower your team to optimum performance. Finances, Staff Training, Menu Profit, Trackable Marketing... it’s all in the Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/

Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD:

https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/

Courses to Rock Your Restaurant:

https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses

The Restaurant Academy Training System

We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy

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LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016

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Roger hosts a solo episode of the Restaurant Rock Stars Podcast focusing on actionable and trackable marketing strategies for restaurateurs to attract new customers and retain existing ones. He shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on using creative marketing hooks, systematic training, and guest engagement to drive business growth and loyalty. Additionally, the episode highlights the significance of strategic alliances and the power of a Mug Club to create a devoted customer base. Roger aims to equip restaurant owners and managers with tools to dominate their competition and create lasting legacies.

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https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/

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The Restaurant Academy Training System

We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy

Connect with us on Social Media:

LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016

LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/

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Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast:

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Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb

Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars

Thank you to our sponsors:

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

Thank you to our sponsors:

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

The Restaurant Academy – Everything you need to execute powerful systems and empower your team to optimum performance. Finances, Staff Training, Menu Profit, Trackable Marketing... it’s all in the Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jeff Brosi and Terence Tubridy of industry leading IGC Hospitality Group. These guys bring extensive experience to bear on multiple restaurant and hotel concepts!

Show Notes + Transcript: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-432-restaurant-experts/

Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD:

https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/

Courses to Rock Your Restaurant:

https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses

The Restaurant Academy Training System

We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy

Thank you to our sponsors:

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

The Restaurant Academy – Everything you need to execute powerful systems and empower your team to optimum performance. Finances, Staff Training, Menu Profit, Trackable Marketing.. its all in the Academy or separately at: https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses/

Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

Dan Simons is an experienced and passionate restaurateur running multiple restaurants, a catering operation and a distillery with 1,500 employees serving guests three meals a day. How does he do it and keep all the balls in the air? Discover Dan's secrets to success as he builds a restaurant empire!

Courses to Rock Your Restaurant:

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The Restaurant Academy Training System

We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy

Connect with us on Social Media:

LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016

LinkedIn Restaurant Rockstars: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-rockstars

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars

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Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast:

iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV

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Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars

Connect with our guest:

@foundingfarmers

@foundingfarmerscatering

@dansimonssays

Thank you to our sponsors:

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1-day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com

Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger talks insights and tips with seasoned hospitality professional Simon Zatyrka. They discuss the importance of leadership, culture, and systems in running a successful restaurant.

Transcript: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-430-restaurant-success/

Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD:

https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/

Courses to Rock Your Restaurant:

https://restaurantrockstars.com/shop-courses

The Restaurant Academy Training System

We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy

Connect with us on Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars

X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1

Thank you to our sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com

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https://www.simonsez.me/culinary-mechanic

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TT: @culinarymechanic

YT: @CULINARYMECHANIC

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-zatyrka/

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email: [email protected]

This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is dedicated to hospitality, service, and the art of SELLING!

I emphasize the importance of team training, transforming staff into knowledgeable brand ambassadors, and turning dining into an extraordinary experience.

I discuss actionable strategies for boosting sales, such as recommending premium items, leveraging special hooks, and maintaining rigorous service standards.

I also highlight the power of creating memorable guest experiences and shares anecdotes and techniques from his own successful restaurant ventures.

This episode includes tips on pre-shift meetings, enhancing kid-friendliness, recognizing staff achievements, and implementing effective marketing tools.

Don’t miss it!

Show Notes: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-429-restaurant-sales/

Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD:

https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/

Restaurant Courses:

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The Restaurant Academy Training System

We will train you and your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy

Connect with us on Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantrockstars/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars

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Subscribe to the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast:

iTunes - https://apple.co/2WaKyqV

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3xGuOd0

Google - https://bit.ly/2VM10P1

Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3iFGAAb

Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/3lYBhho

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RestaurantRockstars

Thank you to our sponsors:

TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

Did you know that 50% of your customers are likely to either be cutting alcohol entirely from their drink choices or balancing between non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages?

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Meagan Coester and Rachel Martin who are both leading the non-alcoholic beverage boom with delicious beer and wine product offerings for restaurant beverage programs.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

The Birthday Club – Everyone celebrates their birthday! Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com

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AFicioNAdo™ Certification Program

alcoholfreeaficionados.com

cannabevcertification.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/af_icionados/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlcoholFreeAficionados/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/af-icionados

Go Brewing

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/gobrewing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobrewery/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobrewing

Easy Man - THC Infused Hemp Brew

drinkeasyman.com

alcoholfreeaficionados.com

Oceano Wines

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https://www.instagram.com/rachel_oceano

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-martin-oceano/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceano-zero/

https://www.facebook.com/rachel.martin.96/

https://www.facebook.com/oceanowines

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