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Running Restaurants

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Running a restaurant is one of the most exhilarating yet challenging ventures out there. Every day, passionate restaurateurs pour their hearts into delivering dining experiences that both excite customers & simultaneously drive profits to the bottom line. But how can restaurants do both even better?

Welcome to Running Restaurants, the podcast exploring actionable tips, valuable resources, and interesting insights every restaurant owner can easily implement in their own businesses. Whether you want your food venture to be more profitable, renowned, or enticing to many, we discuss every single strategy that could make your goals a reality.

Tune in to insightful discussions with restaurant industry experts, business gurus, and food professionals about what it takes to bring your venture to the next level. Whether you are running a casual dining, quick service, table service, fine dining, or food bar, this podcast offers everything you need to hone the way you run your restaurant.

Find out how to better market your place, increase your audience reach, and eventually turn your brand into a go-to or household name. Understand how to leverage the immense power of social media for your promotional campaigns in today’s ever-increasing digital world. Learn the best customer service strategies to keep everyone satisfied and longing for more. Discover how to develop your menu, keep it fresh and interesting, and make it suitable for a wide range of diets and food preferences.

This podcast also explores the complex business aspects behind the scenes that require your utmost attention. Learn how to hire and maintain the most talented individuals, decrease food waste, eliminate internal theft, and comply with all legal matters to keep your restaurant up and running. Become more knowledgeable about finances and accounting, going in-depth about keeping restaurants highly profitable. Understand how to strike the perfect balance between good food and good revenue.

This show provides solutions to the biggest and most common problems encountered by many in the restaurant industry. This is your chance to finally address low-profit margins, high food costs, and labor challenges. This is your opportunity to improve your business management tactics, staff training methods, and overall workplace culture. And of course, this is the best place to answer your technology and marketing questions, giving you a better edge in navigating the competition in this digital age. 

Hosting the podcast is Jaime Oikle, owner of the restaurant content provider Running Restaurants. Through this online website and its sister platforms, he is able to deliver valuable resources and the latest news to help restaurant owners constantly deliver outstanding local dining experiences for more than 25 years. His website contains more than 1200 articles and 75 hours of seminar or webinar sessions.

Jaime’s reason for being is to help restaurant owners succeed and thrive. He is deeply passionate about providing as many resources as possible to guide them toward business success. Jaime leads every podcast episode with the goal of extracting the most helpful information and tips that prove useful in building and maintaining a well-rounded and efficient food venture.

Whatever kind of restaurant you are running, equip yourself with the right knowledge to keep it up and running, as well as ensure its straight path towards success. Discover the latest, dive deep into the complexities, and win big in this difficult yet rewarding industry. And if some obstacles and hurdles hinder you from achieving the restaurant of your dreams, let Jaime reveal what you must do to get rid of the problems along your path. The biz is fun, yet far from easy, and this is the podcast to support and help you out!

Listen to Running Restaurants at www.runningrestaurants.com.

 

 

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Episodes

101: What Do Restaurants Get Wrong About Budgeting?

You've got to get your restaurant's budget right! Geordy Murphy, founder and owner of Fobesoft joins Jaime Oikle of RunningRestaurants.com as they cover a whole bunch of budgeting advice in this can't miss episode. Find more at http://www.fobesoft.com/ & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 25, 201911 min

100: Renting vs. Leasing Restaurant Equipment

No doubt about it, equipment is a big expenditure for restaurants. We cover what some of the available options are. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with James Tritten of Kwipped in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.kwipped.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 24, 20197 min

99: Finding More Profits in the Challenging Restaurant Industry

What does it take to succeed in the restaurant business today? Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is joined by Tony Smith of Restaurant365 is this in-depth conversation about succeeding in the business. From the state of restaurant technology to how restaurants can find more profits -- to leadership advice & life lessons, this is a can't miss episode. Find more at https://www.restaurant365.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 16, 201920 min

98: What's Trending with Online Ordering for Restaurants

Online ordering is on fire! We get into what's working, what's trending, what's coming down the pike and how restaurants can do it better. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Shane Gau of WaitBusters Dining in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.waitbustersdining.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 09, 20198 min

97: Tips for Interviewing & Hiring Bar Staff

Hiring bar staff can be tough. Here are some tips to make the interview process more effective. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Trevor Bernatchez of BevSpot.com in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.bevspot.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 09, 20196 min

96: Open Book Management Can Boost Your Restaurant's Results

Looking to get everyone engaged toward the same goal? Try opening the books. Jaime Oikle of RunningRestaurants.com with Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars. Find more at https://restaurantrockstars.com/?ref=jaimeoikle and https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 03, 20196 min

95: POS Features Not Used Well in Restaurants

Here are some things you can do to get more out of the POS system in your restaurant. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Melanie Martel of Lightspeed POS in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.lightspeedhq.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 02, 20196 min

94: Getting Employee Recognition Right at Your Restaurant

Getting employee recognition right is a big deal for improved performance. Here's a great collection of tips for your restaurant. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Matthew Coleman of MyEmployees in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.myemployees.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jul 01, 20198 min

93: Marketing, Data & Technology for Restaurants

We cover a lot in this session about marketing & data for today's restaurants, including: The convergence of technology and marketing. How to encourage repeat visits and increased spends. Online and mobile ordering trends. Delivery & third party apps. Coupons and promotions as well as loyalty & rewards. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is joined by Hope Neiman, Chief Marketing Officer of Tillster in this episode. Find more at https://www.tillster.com & https://www.runningr...

May 28, 201928 min

92: Where are the Hidden Profits for Restaurants?

Looking for more profits? Here's where they might be. Jaime gets into it with Geordy Murphy, founder and owner of Fobesoft about where restaurants can look for extra profits in their business. They cover a number of key tips for operators -- don't miss this. Find more at http://www.fobesoft.com/ & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

May 14, 20199 min

91: Do All Bartenders Steal?

There's a common perception that bartenders steal in one way or another from your bar. We talk about it. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Trevor Bernatchez of BevSpot.com in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.bevspot.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

May 13, 20198 min

90: How Independent Restaurants Can Use Design in Their Strategy

Seth talks about the power of design and emotional connection for restaurants. From brand identity, to brand strategy to brand expression, Seth gets into how restaurants can set themselves apart with design. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Seth Rexilius of WonderWild in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.wonderwild.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Apr 29, 20195 min

89: Insider Notes for Opening a Restaurant

A handful of key tips from the author of "Opening a Restaurant: From Inception to Reception." Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with author and industry expert Geordy Murphy in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at http://www.buildyourrestaurant.com/ & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Apr 17, 201911 min

88: Successfully Recruiting Staff for Your Bar

"Good help is hard to find." This can certainly be true in the restaurant and bar business. We talk about successful ways to find & recruit staff for your bar. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Trevor Bernatchez of BevSpot.com in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.bevspot.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Apr 02, 20196 min

87: What Restaurants & Bars Need to Know About Insurance

Any of number of things can go awry in the restaurant business. We talk about both the common coverage needs as well as the needs for some specific situations. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with David DeLorenzo of BarandRestaurantInsurance.com in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at http://www.barandrestaurantinsurance.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Mar 11, 201915 min

86: Timeline for Buying or Selling a Restaurant

Every deal is different, but we talk about what it typically takes to get the deal done. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Laura Yutzy of the Sofranko Advisory Group about the different aspects of closing a restaurant purchase in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.sofrankoadvisors.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Mar 07, 20195 min

85: How POS Systems Can Help Your Restaurant Increase Sales & Profits

POS Systems aren't just for ringing up sales. They're also for ringing up profits! Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Melanie Martel of Lightspeed POS in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.lightspeedhq.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Feb 28, 20195 min

84: How a Book Club Can Build Your Team Culture and Make Your Company Stronger

Looking for a way to boost your team's performance & development as well as boost your company culture? Take a look at what the folks at MyEmployees do with their internal company book club. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Matthew Coleman of MyEmployees in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.myemployees.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Feb 20, 20196 min

83: Three Minutes of Tips & Key Tactics for a New Restaurant Owner

Overwhelmed as a new owner? Here are some key tactics to laser in on. Jaime Oikle of RunningRestaurants.com with Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars. Find more at https://www.runningrestaurants.com & SalesStars at https://bit.ly/2q4ksni.

Feb 19, 20194 min

82: Common Mistakes By Restaurants When Leasing

Dale shares a few mistakes you'll want to be sure to avoid. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Dale Wilerton of The Lease Coach in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.TheLeaseCoach.com and https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Feb 12, 20193 min

81: Video as a Tool for Restaurant Recruiting

Job boards aren't always that efficient for restaurants. Can video be the answer? Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Brent Skipper of Headhunter App in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at https://www.headhunterapp.io & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Feb 08, 20196 min

79: Brand Identity Overview for Restaurants

Brand identity can by your most fundamental business advantage. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Seth Rexilius of WonderWild in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.wonderwild.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Feb 05, 20196 min

78: Two Minutes of Advice for Your Restaurant's Host or Hostess

We all know what they say about first impressions. Well it certainly holds true in your restaurant. Darren drops a couple minutes of sage advice for hosts and hostesses to help restaurants deliver a great experience to the customer. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Darren Denington of Service With Style in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.servicewithstyle.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Feb 01, 20193 min

76: Improve Employee Loyalty, Productivity, Motivation & Pride

Everyone wants more out of their team, no? Regular recognition can be a key tool for getting your staff to go above and beyond. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com is with Matthew Coleman of MyEmployees in this "One Question With" episode. - Find more at https://www.myemployees.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Jan 29, 20196 min

75: Margins & Fees for Restaurant Delivery

Restaurants are in a margin battle and the delivery space can add or subtract from those margins. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com talks with Zack Martin, CEO & Co-founder of OrderOut, an aggregation service for online ordering, about what's going on and what can you do about it. Find more at https://www.orderout.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Dec 12, 20188 min

74: Mistakes When Buying a Restaurant

The last thing you want to do is start your business making a common buying mistake. We talk about how to avoid several common pitfalls. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Laura Yutzy of the Sofranko Advisory Group in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.sofrankoadvisors.com & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Dec 06, 20185 min

73: Asking the Right Questions When Negotiation a Lease

So many things can go wrong in your lease. Use this as a starting point checklist towards success. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Dale Wilerton of The Lease Coach in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.TheLeaseCoach.com and https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Nov 28, 20185 min

72: Brand Strategy Advice for Restaurants

Great insights for crafting the brand strategy for your restaurant. Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com interviews Seth Rexilius of WonderWild in this "One Question With" episode - Find more at http://www.wonderwild.co & https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

Nov 27, 20187 min
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