EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 40 MIN
How One Recipe Change Can Boost Revenue by $50k/yr, with Phil Dawson
from Make Restaurants Profitable · host Foodie Coaches
Phil was burned out, hating his cafe, and ready to quit, but instead, he reconnected with his vision, made tough team decisions, and applied simple menu tweaks that changed everything for him. Now he works less, sees his kids more, and people are lining up to work for him.You’ll hear:02:18 - The marriage red flag every restaurant owner ignores06:19 - How community saved my cafe 17:30 - Firing two managers in one week26:21 - The $1 hollandaise hack that could make you $5,000 monthly28:06 - $6 average spend increase without looking expensive33:12 - The biggest lie in hospitality 37:39 - What you'll miss if nothing changes (the 5-year question)And so much more…Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast hereIf you're currently struggling or you want to build a business you love and get more time back, book a Call with our team here so we can help you work through your biggest problem right now. You can find more about Phil on Linkedin Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld
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Phil was burned out, hating his cafe, and ready to quit, but instead, he reconnected with his vision, made tough team decisions, and applied simple menu tweaks that changed everything for him. Now he works less, sees his kids more, and people are lining up to work for him.You’ll hear:02:18 - The marriage red flag every restaurant owner ignores06:19 - How community saved my cafe 17:30 - Firing two managers in one week26:21 - The $1 hollandaise hack that could make you $5,000 monthly28:06 ...
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