391 episodes

Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.

Restaurant Rockstars Podcast Roger Beaudoin

    • Business

Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.

    394. Emerging Trends in Hospitality - Mathew Focht

    394. Emerging Trends in Hospitality - Mathew Focht

    In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, host Roger Beaudoin chats with Mathew, a seasoned expert in the hospitality industry. Mathew shares his journey from a small town in Ohio to becoming a strategic leader in national restaurant operations.

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    Connect with our guest:
    https://emerging.com
    https://www.instagram.com/EmergingFeed/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerginginc/
    https://x.com/emergingfeed

    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/

    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.

    Cirrus: Cirrus - Cirrus led digital signs attract attention, bring your business to life & increase customer traffic and 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/

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

    • 52 min
    393. Restaurant Marketing & Loyalty Programs - Court Allam

    393. Restaurant Marketing & Loyalty Programs - Court Allam

    In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, Roger welcomes Court, a seasoned restaurant marketing guru and coach. They delve into various strategies for effective restaurant marketing, from building a lead generation database and managing time effectively to creating captivating social media content on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

    Roger and Court highlight the importance of differentiating your restaurant's brand through VIP clubs, loyalty programs, and unique customer experiences. They also discuss the power of tracking marketing efforts to ensure high ROI and the benefits of leveraging Gen Z staff for content creation. Tune in to discover actionable insights to enhance your restaurant's profitability and customer engagement.

    👉 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 & increase customer traffic and 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.

    • 48 min
    392. How to Save 30-40% on Your Restaurant Costs - Larry Levine

    392. How to Save 30-40% on Your Restaurant Costs - Larry Levine

    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!

    The Restaurant Profit Maximizer is only $7 and will teach you proven ways to increase 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 & increase customer traffic and 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.

    • 33 min
    391. The Secret Sauce to Scaling Up in The Restaurant Business - Debbie Roxarzade

    391. The Secret Sauce to Scaling Up in The Restaurant Business - Debbie Roxarzade

    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.

    • 43 min
    390. Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) is important in your Restaurant - Parsa Riahi

    390. Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) is important in your Restaurant - Parsa Riahi

    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

    The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ - Use code podcast15 for 15% off.

    Episode Page: https://bit.ly/E390RRP

    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/

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

    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

    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

    Ask Roger a Question or Share a Restaurant story with us:
    https://www.speakpipe.com/RestaurantRockstars

    • 40 min
    389. The Power of a Brand in Building Your Business - Steve Shlemon

    389. The Power of a Brand in Building Your Business - Steve Shlemon

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

    👉 Show Notes: https://bit.ly/E389RRP

    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/

    🔗 Connect with Restaurant Rockstars 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

    • 54 min

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