This episode is packed with insights from Lisa at the National Restaurant Show and Tom, the culinary director at Papa John’s. We break down how large restaurant chains like Papa John’s create family-friendly menus, innovate new products, and maintain consistency across thousands of locations. Plus, we talk about what you need to know before attending the National Restaurant Show this May in Chicago.
Use promo code BRUCE25 for $25 off your ticket (expires May 9). Details and links are below!
👇 Chapters 👇
00:00 – Intro: Meet Lisa and Tom
00:25 – What Is the National Restaurant Show?
01:03 – Why Menu Consistency Is So Hard (and How Big Chains Do It)
02:15 – Tom's Secrets to Appealing to Multi-Generational Families
05:48 – How Papa John’s Innovates Products
09:32 – The Challenge of Scaling Menu Ideas Across Locations
13:40 – How Independent Restaurants Can Improve Consistency
18:02 – Planning Your Visit to the National Restaurant Show
22:20 – Tools and Apps That Help You Navigate the Show
27:45 – Final Tips for Restaurant Owners Attending the Show
32:05 – Wrap-Up & Promo Code Info
🎟️ Get Tickets: National Restaurant Show
💸 $25 Off Code: BRUCE25 (Expires May 9 – Operators Only)
📱 Connect on Instagram: @smartpizzamarketing
📅 Dates: May 17–20, 2025
📍 Location: Chicago, IL
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