Key Quote:
"You don’t need to lose your soul to grow—but you do need systems." — Pete Boniface
In this episode of The Bottom Line, host Naki Soyturk sits down with Pete Boniface, co-founder of Yampa Sandwich Company, to dissect what it takes to build and sustain a thriving restaurant business for 25 years. Pete shares the philosophy behind Yampa’s longevity, including how consistency, trust, and people-first leadership fuel everything from team development to customer loyalty.
Connect with Pete:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-boniface-b011ba15
Visit Yampa Sandwich Co.: https://yampasandwichco.com
In this episode, we explore:
- The early days of Yampa and lessons from growth
- How to maintain food quality and consistency while scaling
- Leadership style and building a strong internal culture
- Pete’s honest reflections on operational challenges as a growing brand
Mid-Episode Highlight:
During the conversation, Pete flipped the script and asked Naki for his expert advice:
That opened the door to a candid discussion on:
- Leveraging a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to cut 10–15% off food and OPEX purchases
- Reducing theoretical vs. actual cost variance
- Setting up better financial clarity through tighter inventory and costing systems
- How even a well-run brand can benefit from outside structure to scale with control
Whether you're leading a single store or a growing chain, this episode is filled with real-world strategies for creating systems, reducing chaos, and building a resilient restaurant business.
“The systems create the stability—the people create the legacy.”
Welcome to The Bottom Line – the real talk podcast about restaurant profit and growth. Each episode, we explore the decisions, systems, and stories behind the most successful food businesses out there in the market. No fluff. No hype. Just real operators, real challenges, and real advice from people who know how to get results. Let's get to The Bottom Line.
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Connect with Naki on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ufuksoyturk/
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