The Big Ideas For Restaurant’s Podcast

What if your pizzeria could build a massive repeat customer base—without giving away profits, learning new tech, or paying for another clunky app?

Most restaurant owners dream of turning first-time pizza lovers into loyal, raving fans. But here’s the brutal truth: 📉 Traditional punch cards? Forgotten. 📉 Discount apps? Too expensive. 📉 Generic rewards platforms? Built for chains—not independents like you.

Now imagine this inst...

In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, we dive into the transformative role of AI voice agents as the ultimate receptionists for fast casual restaurants. As the dining landscape continues to evolve, integrating these innovative technologies can streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and ultimately boost your bottom line. Join us as we explore practical applications of AI voice assistants, discussing how they can...

In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young reveals how restaurant owners can use a Digital Scratch-Off Game to drive foot traffic, boost check averages, and create direct customer communication—all without expensive ads or deep discounts.

✅ Turn slow nights into high-profit rushes ✅ Give customers a reason to order more ✅ Create viral, user-generated content that promotes itself ✅ Build an SMS & email list—so ...

💡 What if you could boost revenue, pack your restaurant on slow nights, and build a VIP list—all without spending a dime on ads or running deep discounts? In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young reveals how Boca Raton restaurants can use the exclusive Big Ideas Digital Scratch-Off Game to: ✅ Increase the average ticket size—by making guests order more ✅ Fill seats during slow times—by creating a fun, exciting ...

Based on listener interest, we're expanding upon gamification in restaurants. Welcome to episode 7: How to Gamify Your Restaurant & Make Dining More Fun (While Driving More Sales!). Want to boost customer engagement, increase repeat visits, and drive more sales—without relying on discounts or ads? In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young sits down with Eric Herman, founder of Big Ideas, to talk about gamific...

How Restaurants Are Using a Digital Scratch-Off Game to Build SMS, Email & VIP Lists – Without Ads or Third-Party Fees. 💡 Want more customers coming back—without relying on Facebook, Google, or expensive third-party apps?

In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young sits down with Eric Herman, founder of Big Ideas, to discuss how restaurants and bars can use a Digital Scratch-Off Game to build their SMS, email,...

Welcome back to Big Ideas For Restaurants! I’m your host, Sam Young, and today’s topic is one every single restaurant owner cares about—how to get more customers without spending a fortune on ads.

Now, if you’ve ever felt like you’re throwing money at Facebook, Google, or third-party delivery apps—only to see little to no return, then this episode is for you. The best restaurants aren’t the ones spending the most money on marketing...

The restaurant industry is changing fast—and the smartest restaurant owners are leveraging automation to save time, cut costs, and dominate their market. Are you keeping up?

In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young reveals:

✅ 10 restaurant tasks you MUST automate today ✅ How automation reduces labor costs & boosts efficiency ✅ The secret to faster service, better reviews & repeat customers ✅ Why automati...

Best Restaurant POS System? SkyTab vs. Clover vs. Toast – Find Out Which One Wins!

Looking for the best POS system for your restaurant? In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, Sam Young compares SkyTab, Clover, and Toast to help independent restaurant owners choose the right POS system to increase profits, improve efficiency, and streamline operations.

Discover why SkyTab POS is the #1 choice for restaurant owners who want:  ...

How an AI Hostess Can Transform Your Restaurant – A Game-Changer for Independent Restaurant Owners

Are you an independent restaurant owner looking for a game-changing solution to increase efficiency, improve guest experience, and boost revenue?

Running an independently owned restaurant comes with endless challenges—missed calls, staffing shortages, rising food costs, and keeping customers coming back. What if there was a way to sol...

Welcome to the very first episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants! If you’re an independently owned restaurant owner or bar operator looking for practical strategies to grow your business, you’ve just found your new favorite podcast.

I’m Sam Young, your host and fellow advocate for restaurant success. This podcast is designed to deliver big ideas in bite-sized portions, packed with actionable tips you can digest in just 5 to 10 minute...