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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

How to Crush Your Marketing Goals

#282 - How to Crush Your Marketing Goals ***** We are only selling 100 tickets to the P3 Marketing Summit... SNAG ONE HERE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/offers/4nbUSttN/checkout Co-hosted by Chip Klose and Rev Ciancio, this is specifically geared toward independent owners and operators who are ready to level up when it comes to marketing. This is a 3-day event with five workshops and two parties. And half the tickets are already gone. Get Premier Access Early Bird Pricing... JOIN US...

Oct 19, 202325 minEp. 282

Host of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast, Eric Cacciatore

281 - Host of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast, Eric Cacciatore ***** 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: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPM...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 281

Do You Have an Exit Strategy?

#280 - Do You Have an Exit Strategy? ***** We are only selling 100 tickets to the P3 Marketing Summit... SNAG ONE HERE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/offers/4nbUSttN/checkout Co-hosted by Chip Klose and Rev Ciancio, this is specifically geared toward independent owners and operators who are ready to level up when it comes to marketing. This is a 3-day event with five workshops and two parties. And half the tickets are already gone. Get Premier Acces Early Bird Pricing... JOIN US: htt...

Oct 12, 202324 minEp. 280

This Week Chip Gets Interviewed

279 - This Week Chip Gets Interviewed! ***** 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: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant ...

Oct 09, 202350 minEp. 279

What Kind of People Are We Hiring?

278 - What Kind of People Are We Hiring? ***** 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 sales tax wit...

Oct 05, 202336 minEp. 278

Crushing the Coffee Game with Biggby Co-CEO, Mike McFall (ENCORE)

277 - Crushing the Coffee Game with Biggby Co-CEO, Mike McFall (ENCORE) ***** 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 r...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 277

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

276 - Your Marketing is Broken, Here's How to Fix It (ENCORE) ***** 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...

Sep 28, 202342 minEp. 276

The Pitfalls of Pricing with Author, William Poundstone

275 - The Pitfalls of Pricing with Author, William Poundstone ***** 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 bu...

Sep 25, 202357 minEp. 275

Understanding Personas and Pain Points

#274 - Understanding Personas and Pain Points ***** 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...

Sep 21, 202334 minEp. 274

How a ROYALTY Program is Generating Massive Profits

273 - How a ROYALTY Program is Generating Massive Profits ***** 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: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If y...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 273

Exclusive Excerpt from My NEW BOOK

#272 - Exclusive Excerpt from My NEW BOOK ***** 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 sch...

Sep 14, 202329 minEp. 272

Buying and Selling Restaurants with Robin Gagnon

271 - Buying and Selling Restaurants with Robin Gagnon ***** 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: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 271

Lessons from the Lemonade Stand (ENCORE)

270 - Lessons from the Lemonade (ENCORE) ***** 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 sales tax wit...

Sep 07, 202327 minEp. 270

Modernizing an Iconic Texas Restaurant

269 - Modernizing an Iconic Texas Restaurant ***** 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 with ease....

Sep 04, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 269

Everything I Believe About Running Restaurants (ENCORE)

268 - Everything I Believe About Running Restaurants (ENCORE) ***** 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...

Aug 31, 202355 minEp. 268

Talking Music and Menus with Soundtrack CEO, Ola Sars

267 - Talking Music and Menus with Soundtrack CEO, Ola Sars ***** 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 busi...

Aug 28, 202356 minEp. 267

How to Listen and Learn at a Trade Show

#266 - How to Listen and Learn at a Trade Show ***** 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, t...

Aug 24, 202326 minEp. 266

Better Data Allows for Better Decisions with Russ Hawkins

265 - Better Data Allows for Better Decisions with Russ Hawkins ***** 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: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMEN...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 265

The Psychology of Price

#264 - The Psychology of Price ***** 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 scheduling, tr...

Aug 17, 202339 minEp. 264

NYC-Based Food Influencer, Simone Hanlen

#263 - NYC-Based Food Influencer, Simone Hanlen ***** 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: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a re...

Aug 14, 202353 minEp. 263

Understanding the Power of PR

#262 - Understanding the Power of PR ***** 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 sales tax with au...

Aug 10, 202324 minEp. 262

Franchisors and Franchisees, with Mark Lyso

#261 - Franchisors and Franchisees, with Mark Lyso ***** 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 with...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 261

Insights from My Recent Trip to NZ

#260 - Insights from My Recent Trip to NZ ***** 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 sales tax wi...

Aug 03, 202350 minEp. 260

INTERVIEWS from Auckland, New Zealand - Hospo Hui 2023

#259 - INTERVIEWS from Auckland, New Zealand (Hospo Hui 2023) ***** 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 bu...

Jul 31, 20232 hr 35 minEp. 259

The 6 Common Complaints I Hear All The Time

#258 - The 6 Common Complaints I Hear All The Time ***** 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 hirin...

Jul 27, 202349 minEp. 258

SpotOn Restaurateur-in-Residence, Scott Youkilis

#257 - SpotOn Restaurateur-in-Residence, Scott Youkilis ***** 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: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 257

Understanding Your Mission, Vision, and Values

#256 - Understanding Your Mission, Vision, and Values ***** 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...

Jul 20, 202328 minEp. 256

Crafting Cocktails with Understory GM, Chance Curtis

#255 - Crafting Cocktails with Understory GM, Chance Curtis ***** 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...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 255

Back to Basics

#254 - Back to Basics ***** 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 sales tax with automation from D...

Jul 13, 202338 minEp. 254

Make the Most of Your Profits with Mark Myers

#253 - Make the Most of Your Profits with Mark Myers ***** 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 wi...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 253
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