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RESTAURANT STRATEGY
by Chip Klose
The Restaurant Strategy podcast is dedicated helping independent restaurant owners increase the profitability of their restaurants and grow. The show is hosted by industry expert Chip Klose, who asks the question: What would your life look like if your restaurant could deliver consistent, predictable 20% returns?
Episodes
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How to Grow a Successful Restaurant Brand Without Losing Your Freedom (LIVE COACHING)
#595 - How to Grow a Successful Restaurant Brand Without Losing Your Freedom (LIVE COACHING) INCREASE PROFITS IN YOUR RESTAURANT: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/listeners ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTO VISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** This is a...
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What Should Your Restaurant’s Labor Cost Actually Be? - You Cannot Cut Your Way Out of a Bad Schedule
#594 - What Should Your Restaurant’s Labor Cost Actually Be? - You Cannot Cut Your Way Out of a Bad Schedule ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATION VISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** Everything I believe about managing labor. Take notes. ***** LEARN MORE about the P3...
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What Should Your Restaurant’s Food Cost Actually Be?
#593 - What Should Your Restaurant’s Food Cost Actually Be? ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTO VISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Let's talk through the numbers... so you can really understand the difference between THEORETICAL and ACTUAL food cost. And let's…
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RESTAURANT MARKETING - How to Get More Customers and Keep Them Coming Back
#592 - The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing - How to Get More Customers and Keep Them Coming Back ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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Using AI and Analytics to (Actually) Manage Labor
#591 - Using AI and Analytics to (Actually) Manage Labor ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Less than 30 tickets remain. Secure your spot today! LEARN MORE:...
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Why Most Restaurant Marketing Fails (And What Actually Works for Independents)
#590 - Why Most Restaurant Marketing Fails (And What Actually Works for Independents) ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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The Day I Realized I was the Bottleneck
#589 - The Day I Realized I was the Bottleneck ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Less than 30 tickets remain. Secure your spot today! LEARN MORE:...
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How to CRUSH Street Fairs, Farmers Markets, and Community Events (ENCORE)
#588 - How to CRUSH Street Fairs, Farmers Markets, and Community Events (ENCORE) ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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AI Phone Answering Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars in 2026
#587 - AI Phone Answering Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars in 2026 ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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How to Use AI to Market Your Restaurant (And Actually Get Results)
#586 - How to Use AI to Market Your Restaurant (And Actually Get Results) ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RESTAURANT PROFITABILITY - How to Actually Make Money in This Business
#585 - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RESTAURANT PROFITABILITY - How to Actually Make Money in This Business ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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How to Get More Customers Without Spending Another Dollar
#584 - How to Get More Customers Without Spending Another Dollar ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026...
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STORYTIME (20) - Teaching Your Staff How to Tell Stories About the Job
#583 - STORYTIME (20) - Teaching Your Staff How to Tell Stories About the Job ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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STORYTIME (19) - First Timers Will Change Your Business
#582 - STORYTIME (19) - First Timers Will Change Your Business ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026...
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STORYTIME (18) - A Better Goodbye
#581 - STORYTIME (18) - A Better Goodbye ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's…
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STORYTIME (17) - What the Heck is a Bar Boomerang?
#580 - STORYTIME (17) - What the Heck is a Bar Boomerang? ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****...
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STORYTIME (16) - Get Yourself a Tiny Little Notebook
#579 - STORYTIME (16) - Get Yourself a Tiny Little Notebook ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026…
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STORYTIME (15) - Getting That Ninth Person in Line
#578 - STORYTIME (15) - Getting That Ninth Person in Line ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****...
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STORYTIME (14) - The Magic of Great Storytelling
#577 - STORYTIME (14) - The Magic of Great Storytelling ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****…
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STORYTIME (13) The Story of Growing Danny Meyer's Empire
#576 - STORYTIME (13) The Story of Growing Danny Meyer's Empire ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026...
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STORYTIME (12) - The Power of Knowing Your Mission and Vision
#575 - STORYTIME (12) - The Power of Knowing Your Mission and Vision ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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STORYTIME (11) - The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality
#574 - STORYTIME (11) - The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026...
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STORYTIME (10) - The Power of Going to the Edges
#573 - STORYTIME (10) - The Power of Going to the Edges ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****…
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STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center
#572 - STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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STORYTIME (8) - How to Go Above and Beyond with Personal Touches
#571 - STORYTIME (8) - How to Go Above and Beyond with Personal Touches ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE:...
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STORYTIME (7) - The Power of Asking One More Question
#570 - STORYTIME (7) - The Power of Asking One More Question ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026…
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STORYTIME (6) - Googling a Broken Ballerina
#569 - STORYTIME (6) - Googling a Broken Ballerina ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This...
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STORYTIME (5) - Ever Hear the One About the Chicken Trophy?
#568 - STORYTIME (5) - Ever Hear the One About the Chicken Trophy? ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE…
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STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured
#567 - STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE…
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STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything
#566 - STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026...
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STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain
#565 - STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This…
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STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door
#564 - STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This...
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How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE)
#563 - How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE) ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE:...
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Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability
#562 - Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETS VISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATION VISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** The Restaurant Opening…
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The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE)
#561 - The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTO VISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you…
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This is How to Recession-Proof Your Restaurant
#560 - This is How to Recession-Proof Your Restaurant ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETS VISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATION VISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp...
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Tech Integration That Actually Pays Off (ENCORE)
#559 - Tech Integration That Actually Pays Off (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTO VISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of...
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The Power of a Week Away from Your Restaurant
#558 - The Power of a Week Away from Your Restaurant ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE:...
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The Future of AI and Restaurant Robotics
#557 - The Future of AI and Restaurant Robotics ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE:...
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Marketing is a Long Game Played Daily
#556 - Marketing is a Long Game Played Daily ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE:...
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Profit is a Skill
#555 - Profit is a Skill ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE:...
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Introducing P3 Plus Member, Chris Bradshaw
#554 - Introducing P3 Plus Member, Chris Bradshaw ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETS VISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATION VISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** The Blue Plate might look normal…
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Talking COGS Management with Jim Taylor
#553 - Talking COGS Management with Jim Taylor ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTO VISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Learn more about Jim Taylor and the work he does... BENCHMARK...
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Your Restaurant Already Has a Brand, You Just Haven’t Defined It
#552 - Your Restaurant Already Has a Brand, You Just Haven’t Defined It ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETS VISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATION VISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** Every company...
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Meetings Aren’t a Waste -- Unstructured Meetings Are
#551 - Meetings Aren’t a Waste -- Unstructured Meetings Are ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTO VISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** This one is for everyone out there who says, "I...
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Consistency Beats Creativity
#550 - Consistency Beats Creativity ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Consistency over creativity. Every. Single. Time. ***** If you want to snag a...
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The Owner Is the Bottleneck
#549 - The Owner Is the Bottleneck ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE VISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip ***** Get this straight: You are the one holding your business back. ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset... CLICK...
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Greg Provance, Author of Loyal AF
#548 - Greg Provance, Author of Loyal AF ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Is loyalty even possible with our employees? Greg Provance believes…
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Interview with Andrew Roy, Host of Serves You Right Podcast
#547 - Interview with Andrew Roy, Host of Serves You Right Podcast ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE VISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip ***** We all know about the importance of training managers, developing managers... but so few restaurants do it well. Today's...
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You’re Not Competing With Other Restaurants
#546 - You’re Not Competing With Other Restaurants ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETS VISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATION VISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** You're not competing with other...
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The Restaurant Strategy podcast is dedicated helping independent restaurant owners increase the profitability of their restaurants and grow. The show is hosted by industry expert Chip Klose, who asks the question: What would your life look like if your restaurant could deliver consistent, predictable 20% returns?
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