No Reservations: The Honest Guide to Restaurant Success

Kasey Anton
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🍽️ Ready for Restaurant Success? Join 'No Reservations,' a podcast with Kasey Anton, seasoned expert & author of Profit First for Restaurants. 🌐 Dive into global interviews, business insights, food trends, and more. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, feast on tips and inspiration for a thriving restaurant journey. Tune in and let your passion for food and hospitality flourish! 🍷🎙️

  1. Oct 14

    Ep #57: How to Plan a Profitable December

    December brings plenty of opportunities for restaurants to increase revenue, but making the most of the holiday season takes planning. In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton shares creative strategies to help restaurant owners maximize December sales and profitability through holiday promotions, seasonal menu offerings, gift cards, and targeted revenue goals. In this episode, you'll learn: 🎄 How to create a weekly holiday promotional plan that drives sales throughout December 🎁 Creative ways to increase gift card sales with holiday packages and special offers 🍽️ How to use seasonal menus, festive drinks, and takeout specials to increase revenue 🥂 Strategies for booking holiday parties and filling slower weekday shifts 📈 How to set daily and weekly revenue goals that motivate your team 💰 Ways to increase check averages through appetizers, desserts, and seasonal upsells Kasey also shares ideas for corporate holiday lunches, branded gift baskets, and convenient takeout options for busy families. Plus, discover Double Your December, Kasey's program designed to help restaurant owners build a focused holiday sales strategy with actionable ideas and downloadable planning tools. Whether December is already your busiest month or you're looking to attract more holiday traffic, this episode will help you identify revenue opportunities and finish the year with stronger sales and healthier profits. 🎄 Explore Double Your December and more restaurant resources at https://www.kaseyanton.com

    Ep #57: How to Plan a Profitable December

  2. Sep 9

    Ep #56: The Restaurant Year End Financial Checklist

    In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton walks through the essential financial steps restaurant owners should complete before closing out the year. From reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and loans to checking payroll reports and outstanding vendor bills, Kasey explains what needs to be reviewed so you can trust the numbers in your books. Then, she shows you how to put those year-end financials to work. Learn how to use your monthly P&L to set realistic food, beverage, and labor budgets, plan for the coming year, and make stronger financial decisions based on what your restaurant has already proven it can do. You'll also hear why spending money simply to reduce your year-end tax bill can work against you and why accurate bookkeeping should be a valuable financial tool throughout the year.

    Ep #56: The Restaurant Year End Financial Checklist

  3. Aug 19

    🎙 Bonus Episode - The Mindset Behind Exceptional Restaurant Leadership with Christin Marvin

    In this special bonus episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton sits down with Christin Marvin, Founder and CEO of Columbine Hospitality, to explore what separates good restaurant managers from exceptional leaders. From overcoming burnout and leading with intention to building strong teams and creating a culture people want to be part of, Christin shares the lessons she's learned from decades in the hospitality industry. Whether you're an aspiring restaurant leader, a general manager, or an owner developing your next generation of leaders, this conversation is full of practical insights that will help you grow with confidence. You'll hear about leadership, hiring, core values, personal development, and the mindset required to build a restaurant that thrives for the long term.

    🎙 Bonus Episode - The Mindset Behind Exceptional Restaurant Leadership with Christin Marvin

  4. Aug 5

    Ep #55: The Core Numbers Every Restaurant Accountant Must Master

    What numbers should every restaurant owner know? In this episode, Kasey Anton breaks down the core financial metrics that drive every successful restaurant. From Prime Cost and labor to occupancy and profit, she explains which numbers deserve your attention, why they matter, and how understanding them leads to better decisions. You'll learn why sales tax should never be treated as operating cash, how Prime Cost impacts profitability, and which percentages every restaurant owner should be tracking on a regular basis. If you've ever wondered where to start with your restaurant's finances, this episode will help you focus on the numbers that matter most.

    Ep #55: The Core Numbers Every Restaurant Accountant Must Master

  5. Jul 8

    Ep 54: Why Traditional Accounting Fails Restaurants

    Why Traditional Accounting Fails Restaurants Most accounting systems are built to satisfy the IRS. They aren't built to help restaurant owners make better business decisions. In this episode, Kasey Anton explains why restaurant accounting requires a completely different approach than traditional bookkeeping. She discusses the difference between compliance and operational reporting, why generic financial statements often create more confusion than clarity, and how properly structured financials can become one of the most valuable management tools in your business. If your books feel disconnected from what's actually happening in your restaurant, this episode will help you understand what's missing and how to fix it.

    Ep 54: Why Traditional Accounting Fails Restaurants

  6. Jun 10

    Ep #53: Controlling Costs When Volume Increases

    In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton breaks down what happens when restaurant volume increases and why more sales do not always lead to more profit. Learn how labor costs, food waste, rushed systems, and operational shortcuts quietly eat away at your margins during busy seasons. Kasey shares practical ways to stay disciplined, protect your cash flow, and keep your restaurant profitable even when things get hectic. If your restaurant is busy but the profit is not showing up in your bank account, this episode is for you.

    Ep #53: Controlling Costs When Volume Increases

  7. May 13

    Ep #52: How to Build a Profitable Menu

    In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton breaks down how to build a profitable menu using simple, practical strategies. Learn how to cost your menu items, identify which dishes are helping or hurting your margins, and make small adjustments that can quickly improve profitability. From pricing and portioning to menu design, this episode shows you how to turn your menu into your strongest profit driver. If your restaurant is busy but not making money, this is where to start.

    Ep #52: How to Build a Profitable Menu

  8. Apr 8

    #51: The Three Biggest Cost Leaks in Restaurants

    In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton breaks down the three biggest cost leaks that quietly drain profit in almost every restaurant. From food and beverage to labor and occupancy, these are the areas where money slips away the fastest and often goes unnoticed. Kasey walks through how to identify where your numbers are off, what those gaps actually mean, and the simple ways to start fixing them right away. You’ll learn how to think about your costs differently, spot red flags in your reports, and take action before small issues turn into major financial problems. If you’ve ever felt like your restaurant is busy but the profit just isn’t there, this episode will help you find out why and what to do about it.

    #51: The Three Biggest Cost Leaks in Restaurants
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🍽️ Ready for Restaurant Success? Join 'No Reservations,' a podcast with Kasey Anton, seasoned expert & author of Profit First for Restaurants. 🌐 Dive into global interviews, business insights, food trends, and more. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, feast on tips and inspiration for a thriving restaurant journey. Tune in and let your passion for food and hospitality flourish! 🍷🎙️

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