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RESTAURANT STRATEGY

The Restaurant Strategy podcast is dedicated helping independent restaurant owners increase the profitability of their restaurants. Hosted by industry expert, Chip Klose, the focus is split between operations and marketing... two episodes every single week. What would your life look like if your restaurant could deliver consistent, predictable 20% returns?
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Episodes

Your Marketing is Broken (Here's How to Fix It!)

#192 - Your Marketing is Broken (Here's How to Fix It!) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a r...

Nov 14, 202242 minEp. 192

The Future of Tipping with Kickfin Co-Founder, Brian Hassan

#191 - The Future of Tipping with Kickfin Co-Founder, Brian Hassan ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If...

Nov 07, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 191

Talking All About Your Tech Stack

#190 - Talking All About Your Tech Stack ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to scheduling, training and retaining, they’ve got ...

Oct 31, 202239 minEp. 190

Interview with Asheville Restaurateur, Eric Scheffer

#189 - Interview with Asheville Restaurateur, Eric Scheffer ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to scheduling, training and reta...

Oct 24, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 189

Two Things All Restaurants NEED to Succeed

#188 - Two Things All Restaurants NEED to Succeed ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaur...

Oct 17, 202237 minEp. 188

Going for the WOW Factor with Woworks CEO, Kelly Roddy

#187 - Going for the WOW Factor with Woworks CEO, Kelly Roddy ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’...

Oct 10, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 187

What Makes Great Hospitality?

#186 - What Makes Great Hospitality? ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with the...

Oct 03, 202235 minEp. 186

Understanding the Impact of Marketing Research with Dr. Ernest Baskin

#185 - Understanding the Impact of Marketing Research with Dr. Ernest Baskin ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaura...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 185

What a Lemonade Stand Can Teach Us About Business

#184 - What a Lemonade Stand Can Teach Us About Business ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a ...

Sep 19, 202227 minEp. 184

Talking Evolution and the Importance of a Growth Mindset with Chef Michael Reed

#183 - Talking Evolution and the Importance of a Growth Mindset with Chef Michael Reed ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought t...

Sep 12, 20221 hrEp. 183

Providing Greater Personalization

#182 - Providing Greater Personalization ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with...

Sep 05, 202223 minEp. 182

Niche Audiences

#181 - Niche Audiences ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with the POS and Payro...

Aug 29, 202224 minEp. 181

Rural Urbanites

#180 - Rural Urbanites ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great ...

Aug 22, 202219 minEp. 180

"Local" as a Response to Supply Chain Issues

#179 - "Local" as a Response to Supply Chain Issues ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a resta...

Aug 15, 202219 minEp. 179

Diving Into the Metaverse

#178 - Diving Into the Metaverse ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with the POS...

Aug 08, 202221 minEp. 178

The Great Life Reset

#177 - The Great Life Reset ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with the POS and ...

Aug 01, 202220 minEp. 177

Death of the 9-to-5

#176 - Death of the 9-to-5 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a gr...

Jul 25, 202222 minEp. 176

The Digital Revolution

#175 - The Digital Revolution ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a...

Jul 18, 202230 minEp. 175

The Push for Experiences

#174 - The Push for Experiences ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with the POS ...

Jul 11, 202218 minEp. 174

The Move Toward Convenience

#173 - The Move Toward Convenience ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with the P...

Jul 04, 202218 minEp. 173

Integrating Hospitality and Tech with Popmenu Co-Founders, Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy

#172 - Integrating Hospitality and Tech with Popmenu Co-Founders, Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy ***** Ready to learn more about the Restaurant Accelerator Group Coaching Program? Click the link to set up a FREE 45-minute Strategy Session with me to see if you're a good fit: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employ...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 172

Two Shifts That All Restaurateurs Need To Make!

#171 - Two Shifts That All Restaurateurs Need To Make! ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: kickfin.com/demo . ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a re...

Jun 20, 202224 minEp. 171

Talking Entrepreneurship and Social Change with T2D Founder, Tom Foley

#170 - Talking Entrepreneurship and Social Change with T2D Founder, Tom Foley ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaur...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 170

Leveraging Third-Party Delivery Apps

#169 - Leveraging Third-Party Delivery Apps ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly w...

Jun 06, 202227 minEp. 169

Talking FREE MONEY with CPA, Catherine Tindall

#168 - Talking FREE MONEY with CPA, Catherine Tindall ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month. VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Catherine Tindall is here to talk about tax planning,...

May 30, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 168

The Two Problems That Restaurants Are Solving

#167 - The Two Problems That Restaurants Are Solving ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month. VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Seth Godin is an award-winning author, a noted public ...

May 23, 202220 minEp. 167

Finding the Next Great Restaurant Space with Kyle Inserra

#166 - Finding the Next Great Restaurant Space with Kyle Inserra ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It in...

May 16, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 166

6 Ways That Travel Changes Us

#165 - 6 Ways That Travel Changes Us ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? Listeners of this show get to try MarginEdge FREE for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT : marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is a modern team management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. It integrates seamlessly with the...

May 09, 202234 minEp. 165

INTERVIEW with Award-Winning Bar Director, Jonathan Howard

#164 - INTERVIEW with Award-Winning Bar Director, Jonathan Howard ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month. VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Restaurant Strategy recently celebrated i...

May 02, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 164

Takeaways from the BAR & RESTAURANT EXPO in Las Vegas

#163 - Takeaways from the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month. VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Last month I had the privilege of speaking...

Apr 25, 202224 minEp. 163
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