Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.

Episodes

470. This Is What Real Hospitality Looks Like with Bob Campana

December 15, 2025 • 33 mins
What separates unforgettable restaurants from forgettable ones? In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger talks with Bob Campana, a serial entrepreneur and restaurateur who shares what real hospitality actually looks like in practice. Bob breaks down how intentional design, human connection, and team culture create guest experiences that keep people coming back. From building dining rooms designed for conversation...
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469. Restaurant Leadership Burnout: 3 Ways to Stop It - Mike Messerof

December 9, 2025 • 46 mins
The hospitality industry is burning out its best leaders…but it doesn’t have to. In this eye-opening conversation, Roger and coach Mike Messerof dig into the hidden pressures behind burnout, the mental health struggles no one talks about, and the simple practices that help restaurant owners lead without losing themselves. A raw, powerful, honest look at what it really takes to thrive in this business. 🔥 An Important Message for R...
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468. How Top Operators Master Systems, KPIs & Leadership - Kristin Albert

December 2, 2025 • 29 mins
The systems, KPIs, and leadership habits top operators use to run high-performing restaurants without constant chaos. Learn how top restaurant operators create proactive systems, master the KPIs that matter, and lead teams that deliver five-star guest experiences consistently. In this episode, Kristin from Craveworthy Brands breaks down the operational playbook behind 20+ concepts — including how to hire the right people, develop ...
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467. Restaurant Operator Systems: Inventory Control, Prime Cost, Labor Tracking & Menu Profit Guide

November 23, 2025 • 26 mins
In this Hot Seat episode, Roger breaks down the restaurant operator training systems every owner needs to control costs and increase profit. Learn how to master inventory, prime cost, labor tracking, menu profitability, and team leadership so you can run a more efficient, more profitable restaurant. 🔥 Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize you...
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466. How Crust Pizza Scaled from 1 to 30 Stores and the Systems Powering 200+ Growth - Carl Comeaux

November 16, 2025 • 28 mins
Crust Pizza CEO Carl Comeaux joins the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast to share how he helped grow one local pizza shop into a 30+ location franchise - with goals to hit 200 and beyond. Learn how his team bootstrapped growth, built their own tech stack, and kept culture, consistency, and profitability at the heart of their success. Listen for insights on: • Scaling a franchise without private equity • Building leadership from within ...
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465. What Most Restaurants Miss About Online Ordering - Jason Abraham

November 9, 2025 • 47 mins
Explore how online ordering systems are evolving to help restaurants increase sales, save time, and enhance the guest experience without adding complexity. Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems & solutions that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Join The Restaurant Academy now: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Thank you to our sponsors: Menufy: uplevels your SEO, ta...
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464. Restaurant Prime Cost: The #1 Metric for Profit Mastery - Kevin Morrison

November 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Learn how to calculate, track, and reduce your restaurant’s Prime Cost—the key to higher profit and smoother operations. Guests: Roger Beaudoin & Kevin Morrison. Your restaurant’s profit depends on mastering your Prime Cost—the total of food, beverage, and labor. In this episode, Roger Beaudoin and Kevin Morrison break down how to calculate, track, and reduce Prime Cost to maximize your bottom line. Join the Restaurant Academy wh...
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463. The $3M Restaurant Playbook: Leadership and Systems That Drive Profit - Ed Powers

October 26, 2025 • 41 mins
How does a restaurant generate $3 million in annual sales and still maintain strong profits? In this episode, Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars sits down with Ed Powers, Director of Operations at Broken Yolk Café, to unpack the leadership, systems, and culture that keep this brand thriving. After nearly three decades with Chili’s and Brinker International, Ed brings deep lessons in hospitality leadership, hiring the right pe...
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462. How Digital Menus and QR Codes Are Changing Restaurants - Ben Claeys

October 17, 2025 • 29 mins
Digital menus and QR codes are reshaping restaurants. Roger Beaudoin and Ben Claeys share how this tech boosts sales, speeds service, and enhances the guest experience. Thank you to our sponsors: 🌟 MenuTiger: Seamless QR menus, ordering and payment right from a guest’s phone made simple. It’s about efficiency and guest convenience. See how much smoother your restaurant can run at www.menutiger.com 🌟 The Restaurant Academy: Eve...
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461. The Financial Playbook for Running a Profitable Restaurant

October 10, 2025 • 33 mins
Discover the proven financial playbook for a profitable restaurant: KPIs, menu profit, prime cost, and break-even strategies to maximize success. Want to maximize your profits and take control of your business? Dive into the Restaurant Academy and get access to Roger’s proven systems at restaurantrockstars.com. Connect with Restaurant Rockstars on Social Media: LinkedIn Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-beaudoin-21590016 L...
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460. Leading High Performing Restaurant Teams - Chef Franck Desplechin

October 5, 2025 • 28 mins
Train, prepare & lead your team with Michelin-level systems from Chef Franck’s 5 Ps of Leadership. Michelin-trained Chef Franck shares his proven framework for building high-performing restaurant teams. From his start as a 15-year-old apprentice in France to leading Michelin-starred kitchens and consulting for top hospitality brands, Chef Franck reveals how preparation, mentorship, and mindset create lasting success. Discover his ...
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459. Secrets to Restaurant Success with Chef Todd Richards

September 28, 2025 • 34 mins
What does it really take to achieve restaurant success? In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger sits down with Chef Todd Richards, a celebrated chef and concept developer behind some of the most innovative airport restaurants in the country. From starting in the dish pit to collaborating with celebrities like Ludacris on Chicken + Beer, Chef Richards shares the real lessons every restaurateur can use. What You’...
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458. Hooks, Cash Cows & Affinity: The Secrets to Restaurant Marketing That Print Money

September 15, 2025 • 25 mins
Discover proven restaurant marketing strategies that build loyalty, boost profits, and turn guests into brand ambassadors. From cash cows to mug clubs, Roger shares trackable, ROI-driven ideas that keep customers coming back. Restaurant Profit Maximizer Mini-Masterclass: Learn how just a few tweaks in the way you run your business can hugely impact your profits. https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profits Run a Smarter...
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457. The Formula for Restaurant Profit & Freedom – Roger Beaudoin

September 7, 2025 • 32 mins
Learn the exact formula for restaurant profit and freedom from Roger, founder of five successful restaurant concepts. After 23 years in the business, Roger shares the three fundamentals that transformed his operations and allowed him to work on his business, not in it. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, you’ll discover: ✅ How to track inventory, labor, and prime cost to maximize restaurant profit ✅ Why menu engin...
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456. Restaurant Systems That Actually Work: Cross-Training, KPIs, - Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura

August 24, 2025 • 32 mins
If you’re looking for real-world strategies to strengthen your team, tighten your numbers, and elevate your guest experience, this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is packed with actionable ideas. Jamie and Leo show that when you combine strong systems with leadership and creativity, you can build restaurants that thrive—even in the most competitive markets. If you’re looking for real-world strategies to strengthen your...
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455. This Restaurant Model Lets You Earn More While Working Less - Jon Ahrendt

August 14, 2025 • 34 mins
Work Less. Earn More. Discover how Keke’s Breakfast Café built a thriving 70+ location brand with a single-shift model, happy staff, and loyal guests. Learn the leadership principles, culture strategies, and operational systems that are redefining restaurant success. Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems that drive sales, train staff, and maximize your margins. Inside the Restaurant Training Academ...
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454. Forget Food Cost... Here’s How to Double Your Profit in Your Restaurant

August 6, 2025 • 22 mins
Too many restaurants obsess over food cost—but profit is what really matters. In this episode, Roger breaks down the food cost fallacy, how to calculate your true cost, and what to do instead to boost your bottom line. From portion control and inventory to menu redesign and training, this is a must-listen for every restaurant owner. Run a Smarter, More Profitable Restaurant. Discover the proven systems that drive sales, train staf...
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453. Top 10 Restaurant Financial Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) - Cindy Montoya

August 1, 2025 • 25 mins
Are financial mistakes draining your restaurant’s profits? In this episode, we break down the top 10 restaurant financial mistakes—from tip reporting and payroll to sales tax and bookkeeping. Tax pro Cindy Montoya from KAC Consulting shares how to fix the leaks and boost your bottom line. Unlock all the Secrets to Running a Highly Profitable Restaurant. Follow the Restaurant Profit Fast Track: Master Finances, Boost Sales, Train S...
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452. Restaurant Owners Need To Stop Ignoring This MENU Strategy - Chef Leslie Durso

July 24, 2025 • 36 mins
Join Roger as he welcomes Leslie Durso, a dynamic chef and culinary consultant who works with the Four Seasons and personal clients. Discover how Leslie blends health-focused culinary practices with profitability in the restaurant industry. Learn about handling food allergies, plant-based menu options that entice all customers, and the financial benefits of healthier choices. Leslie also shares her secrets for maintaining a positiv...
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451. 47% of Your Restaurant’s Employees Want to Quit. Here’s How to Keep Them - David Strange

July 17, 2025 • 37 mins
Struggling with staffing? You’re not alone. In this episode, we uncover why 47% of your restaurant employees may be ready to quit—and what you can do about it. Leadership expert David Strange reveals proven hiring tactics, morale-boosting strategies, and the one thing most leaders miss. From “hire slow, fire fast” to the secret behind bottom-up leadership, this is your ultimate playbook for building a loyal, high-performing team. ...
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