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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

Dialing in Digital Presence for Your Restaurant

#222 - Dialing in Digital Presence for Your Restaurant ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TRIPLESEAT Revolutionize your private event planning with Tripleseat's all-in-one platform. Boost new booking sales by 30%, generate more leads, create contracts, BEOs, and more. Plus listeners of the show get a discount when you sign up. VISIT: https://tripleseat.com/restaurantstrategy/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Don’t let sales tax spoil your business. Stay on top of...

Mar 23, 202354 minEp. 222

Mastering Operations with Restaurateur, Rick Camac

#221 - Mastering Operations with Restaurateur, Rick Camac ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? 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 the tools you need to help you run your busine...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 221

How to Leverage ChatGPT for Your Restaurant

#220 - How to Leverage ChatGPT for Your Restaurant ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TRIPLESEAT Revolutionize your private event planning with Tripleseat's all-in-one platform. Boost new booking sales by 30%, generate more leads, create contracts, BEOs, and more. Plus listeners of the show get a discount when you sign up. VISIT: https://tripleseat.com/restaurantstrategy/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Don’t let sales tax spoil your business. Stay on top of sal...

Mar 16, 202345 minEp. 220

James Beard Award Winning Chef, Gavin Kaysen

#219 - James Beard Award Winning Chef, Gavin Kaysen ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? 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 the tools you need to help you run your business wit...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 219

The #1 Way to Get Predictable Profits

#218 - The #1 Way to Get Predictable Profits ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: SPOTON You may think of them as a POS system, but SpotOn is so much more. With SpotOn you get a seamless restaurant tech solution that actually boosts revenue and manages costs. Book a demo today and see how SpotOn is changing the whole game. VISIT: https://www.spoton.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to ...

Mar 09, 202337 minEp. 218

How to Market Like a Beast with Rev Ciancio

#217 - How to Market Like a Beast with Rev Ciancio ***** 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 restau...

Mar 06, 202352 minEp. 217

How to Create a First Class Training Program for Your Staff

#216 - How to Create a First Class Training Program for Your Staff ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: SPOTON You may think of them as a POS system, but SpotOn is so much more. With SpotOn you get a seamless restaurant tech solution that actually boosts revenue and manages costs. Book a demo today and see how SpotOn is changing the whole game. VISIT: https://www.spoton.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaur...

Mar 02, 202350 minEp. 216

A New Approach to Leadership and Staff Development with Jimmie Williamson

#215 - A New Approach to Leadership and Staff Development with Jimmie Williamson ***** 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 ...

Feb 27, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 215

12 Stupid Simple Marketing Hacks to Boost Revenue

#214 - 12 Stupid Simple Marketing Hacks to Boost Revenue ***** Have you gotten your Employee Retention Tax Credit yet? I am hosting an hourlong Q&A session with CPA Catherine Tindall on Monday, February 27th. If you don't know what this is or you're curious to see if you qualify for more money, then please sign up below. It's TOTALLY FREE and happening only once! SECURE YOUR SPOT: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/employee-retention-tax-credit ***** This week's episode is brought to ...

Feb 23, 202346 minEp. 214

Chatting with Pastry Chef Instructor and YouTube Influencer, Steven Konopelski

#213 - Chatting with Pastry Chef Instructor and YouTube Influencer, Steven Konopelski ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? 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 the tools you need...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 213

What's the Difference Between a Consultant and Coach?

#212 - What's the Difference Between a Consultant and Coach? ***** Have you gotten your Employee Retention Tax Credit yet? I am hosting an hourlong Q&A session with CPA Catherine Tindall on Monday, February 27th. If you don't know what this is or you're curious to see if you qualify for more money, then please sign up below. It's TOTALLY FREE and happening only once! SECURE YOUR SPOT: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/employee-retention-tax-credit ***** This week's episode is brought...

Feb 16, 202333 minEp. 212

Let Your Community Market For You with Bestselling Author, Mark Schaefer

#211 - Let Your Community Market For You with Bestselling Author, Mark Schaefer ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? 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 the tools you need to he...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 211

Rethinking the Role of the Waiter

#210 - Rethinking the Role of the Waiter ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: SPOTON You may think of them as a POS system, but SpotOn is so much more. With SpotOn you get a seamless restaurant tech solution that actually boosts revenue and manages costs. Book a demo today and see how SpotOn is changing the whole game. VISIT: https://www.spoton.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to sche...

Feb 09, 202344 minEp. 210

Building a Brand with Full Course CEO, Lauren Fernandez

#209 - Building a Brand with Full Course CEO, Lauren Fernandez ***** 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...

Feb 06, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 209

How to Leverage TikTok to Market Your Restaurant

#208 - How to Leverage TikTok to Market Your Restaurants ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: SPOTON You may think of them as a POS system, but SpotOn is so much more. With SpotOn you get a seamless restaurant tech solution that actually boosts revenue and manages costs. Book a demo today and see how SpotOn is changing the whole game. VISIT: https://www.spoton.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From...

Feb 02, 202330 minEp. 208

All Things TikTok with Restaurateur, Matt Kirschner

#207 - All Things TikTok with Restaurateur, Matt Kirschner ***** 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 ...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 207

Your Questions About Ghost Kitchens, Costing, and More!

#206 - Your Questions About Ghost Kitchens, Costing, and More! ***** Have you gotten your Employee Retention Tax Credit yet? This is a government program that was launched in the wake of the pandemic. On Episode 168 I had Catherine Tindall on the show to talk all about it. She is a CPA who has been helping hundreds of restaurants across the country recover hundreds of thousands of dollars. Set up a FREE assessment by scheduling some time on her calendar: LEARN MORE: https://calendly.com/ctindall...

Jan 26, 202343 minEp. 206

How to Build a 7-Figure Catering Business with Duce Raymond

#205 - How to Build a 7-Figure Catering Business with Duce Raymond ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? 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 the tools you need to help you run yo...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 205

Your Questions Answered!

#204 - Your Questions Answered! ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: DAVO Don’t let sales tax spoil your business. Stay on top of sales tax with automation from DAVO by Avalara so you can spend less time in the back office, and more time in the front of house. Click the link below to learn more and try DAVO free for the first month: VISIT: https://www.DAVOsalestax.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Sign up for my FREE Webinar on January 24 & 25 and learn my 5-Step Framework for Marketin...

Jan 19, 202322 minEp. 204

Going for Maximum Profitability with MarginEdge Co-Founder, Bo Davis

#203 - Going for Maximum Profitability with Margin Edge Co-Founder, Bo Davis ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? 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 the tools you need to help ...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 203

What I Learned From a Year of Travel

#202 - What I Learned From a Year of Travel ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: SPOTON You may think of them as a POS system, but SpotOn is so much more. With SpotOn you get a seamless restaurant tech solution that actually boosts revenue and manages costs. Book a demo today and see how SpotOn is changing the whole game. VISIT: https://www.spoton.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to s...

Jan 12, 202341 minEp. 202

Leadership 101 with KRP CEO, Troy Hooper

#201 - Leadership 101 with KRP CEO, Troy Hooper ***** 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 restauran...

Jan 09, 202359 minEp. 201

Everything I Believe About Running Restaurants

#200 - Everything I Believe About Running Restaurants ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: SPOTON You may think of them as a POS system, but SpotOn is so much more. With SpotOn you get a seamless restaurant tech solution that actually boosts revenue and manages costs. Book a demo today and see how SpotOn is changing the whole game. VISIT: https://www.spoton.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hi...

Jan 05, 202355 minEp. 200

Talking Beverage & Branding with Rob Day

#199 - Talking Beverage & Branding with Rob Day ***** 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...

Jan 02, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 199

Goal Setting for the Year Ahead

#198 - Goal Setting for the Year Ahead ***** 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 th...

Dec 26, 202236 minEp. 198

Reconnecting Our People with 7shifts Founder, Jordan Boesch

#197 - Reconnecting Our People with 7Shifts Founder, Jordan Boesch ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? 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 the tools you need to help you run yo...

Dec 19, 202257 minEp. 197

Killer Gift Ideas for Restaurateurs

#196 - Killer Gift Ideas for Restaurateurs ***** 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 own...

Dec 12, 202227 minEp. 196

Using Data to Create More Meaningful Connections with Brightloom CRO, Kellie Zimmerman

#195 - Using Data to Create More Meaningful Connections with Brightloom CRO, Kellie Zimmerman ***** 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 br...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 195

Leadership in Turbulent Times

#194 - Leadership in Turbulent Times ***** 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 the ...

Nov 28, 202247 minEp. 194

Bringing Intentionality to the Hiring Process with Talroo CEO, Thad Price

#193 - Bringing Intentionality to the Hiring Process with Talroo CEO, Thad Price ***** 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 scheduli...

Nov 21, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 193
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