I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter, more successful businesses.
In this episode, I break down exactly what it takes to build a recognizable brand and boost profitability through smarter marketing. And I’m not talking about throwing money at ads or posting randomly on social — I’m talking about strategy. Structure. Systems.
I dive into how constraints in your marketing — yes, constraints — actually create clarity. I talk about the power of having a clear brand narrative and how leveraging AI can make content creation faster, easier, and way more effective.
One of the game-changers I share is working off a monthly theme — keeping your messaging tight and your content consistent. When you focus your story and show up with intention, your audience listens… and they show up.
Takeaways:
- Most restaurant marketing fails due to lack of structure.
- Tight constraints are essential for effective marketing.
- Repetition is key to gaining audience attention.
- Your audience is constantly changing; adapt your marketing accordingly.
- Creativity thrives within clear boundaries.
- Use AI to enhance, not replace, your marketing efforts.
- Build a compelling narrative around your brand.
- Focus on a monthly theme to guide your marketing.
- Discipline in marketing leads to momentum.
- Engage your audience with consistent messaging across platforms.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Restaurant Profitability
02:11 The Importance of Structured Marketing
06:00 Creating a Compelling Brand Narrative
If you’ve got a marketing or profitability related question for me, email me directly at josh@joshkopel.com and include Office Hours in the subject line. If you'd like to scale the profitability of your restaurant in only 5 days, sign up for our FREE 5 Day Restaurant Profitability Challenge by visiting https://joshkopel.com.
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