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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 31 MIN

Luck Is a Lie: Maycoll Calderon on the Formula for Repeat Success

from FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution · host Josh Kopel

What if most restaurants fail because no one’s really watching what matters?Maycoll came up peeling potatoes in Michelin-starred kitchens, learning the craft from the ground up. Over time, that experience evolved into something deeper: a clear understanding of what actually keeps a restaurant alive.In this conversation, we get into the leap from operator to owner, why “luck” is just a story people tell to avoid the truth, and how he built systems that let him scale globally without being trapped in the kitchen.If you’re still running your restaurant without a clear pulse, this conversation will force a reset.To learn more about Cuna, visit cuna.nyc._________________________________________________________Today's episode was brought to you by Square. If you want restaurant tech that actually supports how you run your restaurant, find out how Square can help at square.com/goodstuff.Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com

What if most restaurants fail because no one’s really watching what matters?Maycoll came up peeling potatoes in Michelin-starred kitchens, learning the craft from the ground up. Over time, that experience evolved into something deeper: a clear understanding of what actually keeps a restaurant alive.In this conversation, we get into the leap from operator to owner, why “luck” is just a story people tell to avoid the truth, and how he built systems that let him scale globally without being trapped in the kitchen.If you’re still running your restaurant without a clear pulse, this conversation will force a reset.To learn more about Cuna, visit cuna.nyc._________________________________________________________Today's episode was brought to you by Square. If you want restaurant tech that actually supports how you run your restaurant, find out how Square can help at square.com/goodstuff.Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com

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