The Real Work Behind Running Louie’s Bistro In Venice, Florida | Chat w/ Jennifer Pope

Jennifer Pope, owner of Louie’s Bistro and Venice Island Coffee in Venice, Florida, joins Shawn Walchef to share what she has learned from running two restaurants and why the right technology can make the business easier to manage. Pope explains how DAVO took the stress out of managing sales tax, why investing in technology can give restaurant owners valuable time back, and the importance of understanding the business behind the food. She also shares how her family shaped her approach to hospitality and why restaurant owners should always look for easier ways to operate. Technology Should Remove Stress From Restaurant Operations – Jennifer Pope uses DAVO to automate sales tax, helping ensure the money is set aside and paid without adding another recurring task to her workload. Your Time Has A Cost – Pope learned that avoiding technology to save money can mean spending significantly more time doing things manually. The right systems can help operators work faster and focus on more important parts of the business. Restaurant Owners Need To Understand The Back End – Great food and hospitality are only part of running a restaurant. Pope believes operators need to educate themselves on the financial, operational, and technology systems that keep the business running. Episode Links:  Louie’s Bistro: https://louiesbistro.coffee/ Louie’s Bistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louies_bistro/?hl=en DAVO: https://www.davosalestax.com/ Where to find Cali BBQ MediaVisit our WebsiteFollow Restaurant Technology SubstackFollow us on InstagramFollow us on LinkedInLearn About our Media Services