How often do you think about what the inside of your restaurant looks like? Sure, you keep the floors and tables clean... but have you thought about what else SMART interior design can do for your sales? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Hadar Interiors to discuss the benefits of paying extra attention to your interior design!Check out Hadar Interiors at www.hadarinteriors.com.
Apr 01, 2019•48 min
Do you have multiple vendors that supply your restaurant? Of course you do! How do you make your life more SIMPLE? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Dan McMurtrie, Founder and CEO of Simple.Check out simple at www.simple123.com!
Mar 20, 2019•39 min
Are you tired of living in "tablet hell" trying to keep up with all the new-age delivery tools? Or maybe you're trying to expand your business with low overhead? Either way, Jeremy and Ryan discuss these topics and MORE with Sterling Douglass, Co-Founder and CEO of Chowly. You can learn more about Chowly at www.chowly.com.
Jan 30, 2019•47 min
In the restaurant, alcohol sales are one of the highest margin sales you can make. How can you make sure your restaurant is squeezing every penny from your alcohol sales? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Tad Phelps, President at Fintech as they talk about ways to cut costs and automate processes in your alcohol sales.Check out Fintech at www.fintech.net.
Jan 10, 2019•40 min
Holiday spirit is in full swing! But it's not too late to capitalize on some of the hustle and bustle for your restaurant! Join Jeremy and Ryan as they talk about quick tips to get your restaurant Holiday-ready this year and for years to come! Check it out and have a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year!
Dec 19, 2018•43 min
Do you know what happens when your hardware is no longer supported? What does it mean for your business? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they discuss what end of life can mean to you!
Dec 04, 2018•40 min
Sometimes it feels like building a restaurant business is a lot of solo work... Long hours crafting menus, finding real estate, doing the books... But you don't have to go at it alone! Join Jeremy and Ryan as they discuss some of the options that restaurateurs have when it comes to finding and building relationships with other restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in their community, state, and around the world!
Nov 27, 2018•42 min
Ever wonder what makes the Restaurant Technology Guys tick? Check out this week's podcast where Jeremy and Ryan give all the backstory of what has brought them to where they are today!
Nov 12, 2018•39 min
The recent explosion of third-party delivery tools has absolutely exploded on to the restaurant scene. To many, it's a great way to break down the constraints of the four walls of the restaurant. But what are the risks of tomorrow? Join Jeremy and Ryan in this eye opening podcast!
Oct 24, 2018•29 min
Most restaurant operators today know that accounting is a means to an end. Are we making money: yes or no? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they invite Morgan Harris, Co-Founder of Restaurant365, to talk about just how you can turn your accounting department into a PROFIT CENTER! By utilizing cutting edge technology and managing the books the way that YOUR business needs them, you are able to take your otherwise mundane accounting practice and make it work for you. This is one that you don't want to miss...
Oct 10, 2018•51 min
It's happening every day... technology partners are being acquired by bigger and bigger fish. In this podcast, Jeremy and Ryan discuss how to stay on top of it and what to do if it happens!
Sep 19, 2018•33 min
In today's world, your guests are using all sorts of new and innovative technologies to find where they want to eat. Just when you think you're on top of it, something new pops up. How can you stay on top of it?Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Lee Zucker, Head of Industry/GM, Food Services at Yext, an online presence management company, to discuss these next-gen search tools, the changing landscape of searching for restaurants, and how to ensure you future-proof your restaurant's online pres...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr
As restaurant operators, we know that one of the biggest costs to our restaurants is food. Being able to automate the ability to go through food cost invoices and recipes with a fine tooth comb means more profit for your restaurant! Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Andy Schwartz from xtraCHEF to talk about three easy ways you can manage and automating your restaurant's food costs!Check out xtraCHEF at www.xtrachef.com.
Aug 14, 2018•38 min
Have you noticed that food halls are popping up just about EVERWHERE? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they discuss this rising trend, what it means for your business, and how technology is playing a key role in its growth.
Jul 31, 2018•46 min
Ever wonder the best way to train your staff? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they talk about the latest and greatest tools to make sure your staff is performing as quickly as possible to get on the floor and start making some sales!
Jul 17, 2018•47 min
Join Jeremy and Ryan as they look deeper into one of the hottest trends in restaurant technology right now: kiosks. What are they? Where did they come from? Why should you care? ...are all questions they answer, and more, on this podcast! Check it out.
Jul 02, 2018•40 min
Join Jeremy and Ryan as they update their audience on the status of the industry as it pertains to the $15/hour pay raise! It's been almost 2 years since they tackled this topic, so what's changed? You'll have to listen to know!
Jun 18, 2018•45 min
Were you able to make it to this year's National Restaurant Association show in Chicago? Join Ryan and Jeremy as they discuss the top 5 takeaways from this year's show and how they will impact your restaurant!
Jun 01, 2018•42 min
You asked for it and we brought it! Join Jeremy and Ryan as they welcome Derin Alemli, Founder & CEO of Square Roots Kitchen. SRK is a restaurant built around technology serving the Chicago area with a totally custom self-ordering platform. Join Derin as he describes conceptualizing and bringing to life his hi-tech restaurant!Check out Square Roots Kitchen's website at www.squarerootskitchen.com!
May 10, 2018•52 min
Are you aspiring to one day open your own restaurant? You're in luck! In this episode, Ryan and Jeremy give you an in-depth look at how to work your way from dishwasher to restaurateur! They give tips, tricks, and pitfalls to watch out for in learning, funding, and other key areas! Check it out!
Apr 26, 2018•46 min
You've heard Jeremy and Ryan talk about "best-in-breed" solutions on previous podcasts... So what does it all mean? Join the Guys as they take you into a deep dive about what it means to be "best-in-breed", how to shop for these, and how to decide if they're right for your business.
Apr 10, 2018•53 min
UberEATS, Alexa, Apple HomePod... Have you ever wondered what the NEXT cool thing is going to be that consumers will use to order food from your restaurant?? More importantly - do you know what you'll do when they come about? This podcast talks about all of that and more! It's one you wish you listened to last year! Check it out!
Mar 26, 2018•52 min
Are your events a point of pride or a point of contention within your restaurant? Join Ryan and Jeremy as they welcome Jonathan Morse, Founder and CEO of Tripleseat. Tripleseat's all-in-one platform streamlines the planning process for restaurants and venues, and is the first web-based system created by specifically for former restaurant industry planners. This is one that you don't want to miss!Learn more about Tripleseat at www.tripleseat.com.
Mar 12, 2018•51 min
Sure, we all know that days like Valentine's Day are great days for restaurants to make money, but can they also spell disaster? Join Jeremy and Ryan as they chat about the hidden benefits and pitfalls of these special event days!
Feb 27, 2018•41 min
Hold up... What? Stop taking cash?? That's right. Restaurants and retailers are now starting to accept only credit cards and alternative forms of payments! Crazy, right? Maybe not so much...Join Jeremy and Ryan as they discuss everything that is "cashless": What it means for your restaurant, what are the benefits, and what are the risks? This is a big one!
Feb 12, 2018•40 min
Have you ever wondered just what it takes to start your very own podcast? Maybe you're thinking about starting one and don't know where to begin. In today's podcast, Jeremy and Ryan discuss why they created the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, how they got started, and some major pitfalls to watch out for in the journey! Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the art of podcasting! Check it out!Of course, check out our sponsors at www.upshow.tv/rtg to get your very own custom demo of ...
Jan 29, 2018•50 min
In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands. Ryan and Jeremy dive deep on this one and it's one you won't want to miss!To get your copy of Shoe Dog, visit: http://amzn.to/2Ddweo1
Jan 16, 2018•38 min
Have you ever looked at some restaurants and realized that they were absolutely crushing their online marketing game? Or maybe you've wondered just how some restaurant brands become a pop-culture sensation. Join the Restaurant Technology Guys as they welcome Digital Conversion Specialist and all around digital community building expert Jacob Ruiz of Action Ready Marketing. In this episode, they talk about the tactical ways to create these critical communities - both online AND inside your restau...
Jan 02, 2018•44 min
What would you say if we told you that one day you'll be able to enjoy a nice steak dinner in a 5-Star restaurant with your brother who lives 1,200 miles away without ever leaving your home? Or what if you could see your food being prepared in real-time in a bird's eye view in the perspective of the chef? These are the things we are talking about in our latest podcast... And this one is a headtrip! So strap in and get ready for the FUTURE!Visit our friends at Upshow at www.upshow.tv/RTG. Sign up...
Dec 18, 2017•44 min
Have you ever wondered "What's one easy way I could make my restaurant more profitable?". It's probably more like when haven't you wondered that?! In today's podcast, Jeremy and Ryan discuss one easy way to help increase profits and make a bigger impact on the guest experience! It's a win-win that you can't afford to miss!www.upshow.tv/rtg
Dec 04, 2017•31 min
