Why Restaurant Fail

Garrett Lang
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Why Restaurants Fail with Garrett Lang 80% of restaurants fail within five years—but yours doesn’t have to. Hosted by Garrett Lang, a Cornell-trained AI expert and restaurant turnaround specialist, this show reveals why restaurants lose money and how to fix it. Learn how to stop profit leaks, beat delivery app fees, attract loyal customers, and use AI to grow margins. Real strategies from someone who turned a $20K/month loss into $40K/month profit.  Subscribe and grab your free Menu for Success at WhyRestaurantsFailPodcast.com 

Episodes

  1. DEC 11

    When You Lose the Phone, You Lose the Future: The Cost of Ignoring Mobile-First Guests

    In this episode, Garrett exposes the hidden reason restaurants quietly lose thousands of customers: no mobile-first experience. He breaks down how today’s diners—especially Gen Z—choose where to eat using only their phones, and why outdated menus, slow mobile ordering, and poor digital visibility make restaurants invisible. Garrett shows what owners must fix now to stay relevant, boost orders, and avoid becoming another statistic.

    6 min

  2. DEC 4

    Why Your Amazing Restaurant Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)

    In this episode, Garrett Lang explains why the biggest threat to restaurants today isn’t bad food—it’s being invisible online. Using real stories, he shows how SEO, Google Maps accuracy, and customer reviews can make or break your business. Learn actionable steps to make your restaurant easy to find, boost trust, and attract more customers—even if your food is already world-class.

    5 min

  3. NOV 6

    Simplify to Multiply: The Secret to Smarter, More Profitable Menus

    In this episode of Why Restaurants Fail, Garrett Lang dives into one of the most overlooked killers of restaurant profits — overly complex menus. From kitchens overwhelmed by endless ingredients to customers paralyzed by too many options, Garrett exposes how “more choices” can actually lead to chaos, waste, and shrinking margins. He breaks down why big chains like The Cheesecake Factory can handle complexity — and why most independent restaurants can’t. Discover how to simplify your menu without losing creativity, focus on your best-selling dishes, and turn your menu into a profit-driving system that highlights what customers love most. Because in the end, success isn’t about offering everything — it’s about offering the right things beautifully and consistently.

    5 min

  4. OCT 30

    The Hidden Cost of Delivery Apps: How Third-Party Platforms Are Draining Restaurant Profits

    In this eye-opening episode of Why Restaurant Fail, Garrett Lang breaks down one of the most overlooked killers of restaurant profitability—third-party delivery apps. From hidden commissions to vanishing margins, Garrett exposes how platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub promise reach but quietly rob restaurants of their profits and customer relationships. He also reveals the emerging wave of commission-free platforms giving power back to owners and helping them reclaim their customers, margins, and peace of mind. If you’ve ever wondered why more orders don’t always mean more profit, this episode is your wake-up call.

    5 min

  5. OCT 23

    Why Great Food Isn’t Enough: The Real Reason Your Tables Are Empty

    In this episode of Why Restaurants Fail, Garrett Lang uncovers the second biggest reason restaurants struggle — not winning enough new customers. He breaks down why good food and ambiance aren’t enough, and how incentives—not discounts—can turn empty tables into loyal guests. Learn how to attract first-time diners, showcase your best dishes, and build steady growth using smart, tech-driven strategies that keep your restaurant thriving.

    6 min

  6. OCT 16

    The Red Napkin Strategy: Building Restaurant Loyalty That Lasts

    In this episode of Why Restaurants Fail, Garrett Lang exposes the real reason most restaurants close their doors — not bad food, but a lack of customer loyalty. He breaks down how even great restaurants lose guests after the first visit and shares proven strategies to keep them coming back. From John Taffer’s Red Napkin Strategy to new tech-driven tools like Plate Rate, Garrett shows how to turn first-time diners into loyal, repeat customers — without killing your margins with discounts. Discover how just a 5% boost in retention can skyrocket profits by 75%, and why loyalty isn’t just good business — it’s survival. Learn more and grab your free Menu for Success at WhyRestaurantsFailPodcast.com

    6 min

  7. OCT 9

    Why Restaurants Fail — And How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t (Inaugural Episode)

    Most restaurants don’t fail because of bad food or poor service — they fail because owners don’t see what’s draining their profits until it’s too late. In this powerful inaugural episode of Why Restaurants Fail, host Garrett Lang exposes the hidden reasons 80% of restaurants close within five years — and shares the proven, repeatable system that turned his own failing business into a six-figure success story. With over 25 years of AI and business experience, Garrett breaks down how to outsmart third-party delivery traps, plug profit leaks, and use AI-driven tools to increase margins and reclaim your freedom. If you’re tired of working 80 hours a week just to survive, this episode is your wake-up call — and your roadmap to thrive. Subscribe now and download your free Menu for Success at WhyRestaurantsFailPodcast.com — because the future of your restaurant depends on what you do next.

    8 min
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Why Restaurants Fail with Garrett Lang 80% of restaurants fail within five years—but yours doesn’t have to. Hosted by Garrett Lang, a Cornell-trained AI expert and restaurant turnaround specialist, this show reveals why restaurants lose money and how to fix it. Learn how to stop profit leaks, beat delivery app fees, attract loyal customers, and use AI to grow margins. Real strategies from someone who turned a $20K/month loss into $40K/month profit.  Subscribe and grab your free Menu for Success at WhyRestaurantsFailPodcast.com 

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    Garrett Lang
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