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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 38 MIN

Steal These Systems: John Felico’s Blueprint for Building a $100M Restaurant Empire

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

Building a restaurant that works for you instead of the other way around is no small feat. But John Felico has done it—and scaled it—by mastering the art of systems. From humble beginnings selling sausages to pioneering self-pour technology with Augie’s Draft Room, John has turned industry pain points into opportunities. Today, we dive into how he’s built businesses that last, the systems that power growth, and the lessons every restaurateur needs to hear. If you’re ready to stop working harder and start working smarter, this one’s for you. For more on his journey and Augie’s Draft Room, visit https://www.augiesdraftroom.com. You can also grab his book, Drafting a Dream, for even more insights on building a business that thrives.____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinarsCheck out DUER’s flagship stores in LA or Denver, or get 20% off your first order by visiting https://shopduer.com/FULLCOMP.

Building a restaurant that works for you instead of the other way around is no small feat. But John Felico has done it—and scaled it—by mastering the art of systems. From humble beginnings selling sausages to pioneering self-pour technology with Augie’s Draft Room, John has turned industry pain points into opportunities. Today, we dive into how he’s built businesses that last, the systems that power growth, and the lessons every restaurateur needs to hear. If you’re ready to stop working harder and start working smarter, this one’s for you. For more on his journey and Augie’s Draft Room, visit https://www.augiesdraftroom.com. You can also grab his book, Drafting a Dream, for even more insights on building a business that thrives.____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinarsCheck out DUER’s flagship stores in LA or Denver, or get 20% off your first order by visiting https://shopduer.com/FULLCOMP.

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