Restaurant Rockstars Podcast Roger Beaudoin

In this episode of The Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger chats with Larry, of P3 Cost Analysts, about how restaurants and hospitality businesses can save significant amounts of money on non-payroll expenses. Larry explains that P3 Cost Analysts specializes in reducing costs for telecom, utilities, waste management, and more—achieving savings from 20% to 40%. The discussion covers the types of clients served, the process of auditing expenses, and the reasons why working with an expert can yield better results than attempting self-audit. Discover how the service leverages extensive experience, inside knowledge, and a proprietary database to negotiate better rates and ensure compliance with vendor contracts. With an impressive 90% success rate in cost reduction, this episode is vital for any restaurant operator looking to maximize profitability while focusing on their core business operations. Tune in to find out how you can benefit from these cost-saving strategies!

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Thank you to our sponsors:

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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Debbie Roxarzade, the Founder of Rachel’s Kitchen. Debbie built seven successful restaurants in Los Angeles and then decided to move her restaurant business to Las Vegas. What’s her secret sauce?

Listen as Debbie speaks about restaurant business success including:

• Key-learnings that made the biggest difference in her 20+ year restaurant career.

• Reinventing herself amidst celebrity chefs and thousands of restaurants

• The importance of repeat business in a tourist town

• Rachel’s company culture, team spirit & formula for success

• Today’s restaurant challenges i.e.: labor, cost of goods and shrinking margins.

• Training & recognizing staff for top performance.

• Cross-promoting your restaurants with multiple locations.


For only $7 The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out here https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer

Thank you to our sponsors:

The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/

Cirrus: cirrus led digital signs attract attention, bring your business to life and increase customer traffic & sales. Cirrus signs are versatile and allow easy changing of content and displays. Best of all, with cirrus you can subscribe to pay with low monthly payments and no upfront cost.
Go to https://try.cirrusled.com/rockstar

Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.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. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

For just $7, The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out - https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer

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This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast features an in-depth discussion with Parsa Riahi, an AI expert, on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the restaurant industry.

They explore how AI is revolutionizing logistics, finances, staffing, marketing, pricing, and competitor analysis for restaurants.

The conversation highlights practical applications of AI, including demand forecasting, optimizing labor and inventory costs, enhancing customer service, and effectively responding to competition.

Additionally, Parsa introduces Dyne, an AI solution designed to streamline restaurant operations and increase profitability. The podcast emphasizes the potential of AI to significantly improve the efficiency, marketing impact, and overall success of restaurants.

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. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com/ or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/

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This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast features an in-depth conversation with Steve Shlemon, the President of and a key figure behind the successful restaurant chain, Ford's Garage.

Born out of a passion for the Ford Motor Company's rich history, Ford's Garage melds the worlds of automotive nostalgia with culinary delight, creating a unique dining experience that appeals to a broad audience.

Steve shares his journey from his early days in the restaurant industry in Chicago to the conceptualization and fruition of Ford's Garage.

The discussion delves into the brand's origins, its partnership and licensing agreement with the Ford Motor Company, and the innovative strategies employed to enhance customer experience and maintain brand relevancy.

Steve also talks about the challenges of the restaurant business, including navigating the labor market, leveraging technology to improve service efficiency, and the importance of local marketing and community engagement.

Listen, I’ve been talking about our Restaurant Profit Maximizer… it’s a powerful course that can immediately boost your restaurant’s bottom line!

For just $7, The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out here https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer

Thank you to our sponsors:

🌟 The Birthday Club – 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. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

🌟 Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/

🔗 Connect with our guest:
• https://fordsgarageusa.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/fordsgarageusa/
• https://www.facebook.com/FordsGarageUSA/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/fords-garage/

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X: https://twitter.com/RestaurantRock1

The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant: https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits

The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/

This episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast features a comprehensive discussion with Jean-Manuel Izaret, a pricing strategy expert, on the nuances of pricing strategy and tipping in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Episode Show Notes: https://bit.ly/E388RRP

Connect with Our Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izaret/

Thank you to our sponsors:
🌟 The Birthday Club – Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birthdays: https://jointhebirthdayclub.com/BirthdayRockstar/

🌟 Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.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. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com/ or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

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In this episode Jason Brooks and I discuss the importance of hospitality, leadership, and company culture in the restaurant industry.

Jason emphasizes the role of accountability, the significance of onboarding, and the power of coaching in building effective teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences. They also touch on the challenges faced by the industry post-pandemic, the importance of soft skills, and strategies for recovery and building a stronger hospitality culture.

🌟 The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out - https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits

🌟 Connect with our guest:
Twitter: @2LeadNSucceed
Instagram: @2LeadNSucceed
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-e-brooks
Website: www.jasonebrooks.com
Website Book Link: https://www.jasonebrooks.com/everyleader

🌟 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. Go to https://www.rti-inc.com/ or call 866-399-3639 to get started today.

The National Restaurant Association Show: the biggest show in food service. Register now and get $55 off the current show rate using promo code PODCAST24 at https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com - Promotional offer expires on May 16. (Offer is redeemable through online registration and is only valid for operators. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion and does not apply to current 2024 show registrants. Non exhibiting suppliers are subject to a higher badge rate.)

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

Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/

The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/