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FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Josh Kopel
Restaurant Industry
Marketing
Social Media
Marketing Strategies
Customer Experience
Demand Audit
Fast Casual Restaurants
Yelp
Community Building
Yelp For Restaurants
Community Engagement
Restaurant Collaboration
Brand Equity
Restaurant Revenue
Poke
Restaurant Operations
Marketing Tactics
Experiential Promotions
Customer Relationships
Holiday Marketing

What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds i... more

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Latest Episodes

During our time in this industry we’ve watched countless healthy restaurant concepts go under. 

But today’s guest, Jeff Fenster, seems to have finally figured it out. His concept, Everbowl, has scaled massively over the last few years despite an eco... more

What if the most powerful marketing channel in restaurants isn’t ads, email, or social media, but the people already influencing where your guests eat?

Vince Wang believes that’s exactly the case.

As the force behind Mustard, Vince is applying the ... more

It feels like it would be glamorous to be a pioneer of a new cuisine in a new city but rarely does that translate into success. 

It’s hard enough to sell something someone has heard of before. Today we sit down with the exception to the rule. Chef A... more

What if the future of restaurants isn’t smaller, faster, and cheaper—but louder, warmer, and more human?

While everyone else is shrinking footprints and racing to the bottom on price, John Tilley is rebuilding the pizza parlor.

In this conversation... more

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Recent Guests

Vince Wang
Founder/lead at Mustard, applying performance marketing to influencer content in hospitality
Mustard
Episode: Stop Guessing: Vince Wang on Turning Influencer Content into a Measurable Growth Engine
John Tilley
CEO/Owner, Shakey's Pizza Parlor (as discussed in episode)
Shakey's
Episode: The Experience Economy Is Back: John Tilley on Betting Big on Dining Rooms in a Delivery-First World
Angell Tsang
Founder/CEO of Tso Chinese Takeout, technology-driven restaurateur
Tso Chinese Takeout
Episode: Rethinking the Restaurant Model: Angell Tsang’s First-Principles Playbook for Profitable Delivery
David Zhao
Co-founder of the Chubby Group
Chubby Group
Episode: Loyalty Is a Growth Weapon: David Zhao on Scaling Restaurants Through Fan Ownership
Saleem Khatri
CEO of Lavu, advocate for AI-driven restaurant technology
Lavu
Episode: Dashboards Don’t Fix Restaurants: Saleem Khatri on Turning AI Into Daily Profit
Barry McGowan
CEO of Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão
Episode: Scale Without Standardizing Everything: Barry McGowan on Protecting Culture During Global Expansion
Brandon Hoy
Co-founder of Roberta's, chef/entrepreneur
Roberta's Pizza
Episode: Art, Escapism, and the Cult of Community: Brandon Hoy on Building Roberta’s Into a Movement
Justin Cucci
Founder of Edible Beats, restaurateur
Edible Beats
Episode: Leadership Means Letting Go: Justin Cucci on Distributing Power Across the Organization
Alex Pfaffenbach
Restaurateur with experience in top dining establishments, now owner of Marquette and Argyle
Episode: Lightning in a Bottle Isn’t a Strategy: Alex Pfaffenbach on Marrying Magic and Margins

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Josh Kopel
Host of FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Stop talking so much

    Josh - you aren’t the smartest in the room. Quit boasting about all of what you know and your accomplishments and let the people on your show TALK. Shawn Ryan is successful because he is talking less than 5% of the show. Ask more questions and let them speak instead of always adding to what they say, f me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    chefcr28
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcasts!

    Insightful and impactful conversations, always great to tune in. Josh is a treat to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CT DES
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! 🔥

    Whether you’re well established as a restauranteur or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Josh does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving business you can be proud of with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States5 years ago
  • Today’s episode needs fixed!!

    Hey Josh, listen to your podcast daily! Today’s most recent show needs edited badly. The clips run over each other so everyone is talking at the same time and then long silent pauses! Other than that, this podcast is great!!

    Love it. Great guest, very pertinent info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmicnic6
    United States5 years ago
  • Josh!!

    Josh you are just awesome! Thanks so much for a fun interview! Keep the faith! Stay safe! Max

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chicknmax
    United States5 years ago

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Real, authentic, and motivating—great for restaurant leaders and teams.
Josh is a treat to listen to, with engaging guests and practical takeaways.
Listeners appreciate actionable insights and the host's candid leadership style.
Insightful and impactful conversations, always great to tune in.

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Brand Clarity Wins Markets: Jeff Fenster on Turning Everbowl Into a Growth Machine
Q: What inspired your personal brand and book, and how do they relate to the business?
Fenster describes leveraging relationship capital to build a platform that helps others become successful, with the book and courses serving as vehicles to scale influence and growth for his ventures.
Brand Clarity Wins Markets: Jeff Fenster on Turning Everbowl Into a Growth Machine
Q: How did the business change after the pandemic, especially regarding franchising?
Post-pandemic he shifted from a no-franchise stance to embracing franchising as a path to expand into communities across the country, guided by local empowerment and shared core values.
Brand Clarity Wins Markets: Jeff Fenster on Turning Everbowl Into a Growth Machine
Q: When did you decide to open the second location and what KPIs did you look at to growth?
He explains that the intent was to expand aggressively with a plan to open multiple stores, and early KPIs centered on profitability and repeat vs new customers, with a strong emphasis on repeat customers driving LTV.
Experience Is the Product: Scott Lawton on Creating Lifestyle Through Hospitality
Q: What was the core idea behind Bar Taco when you started the brand, and how did that shape your approach to growth?
The core idea was to create a lifestyle and emotional experience, not just a taco and tequila joint. We designed the brand from the feel and the story first—surfers, coastal vibes, and a unique atmosphere—so that every location delivers a consistent feeling that customers want to return to, rather than simply serving food.
Rethinking the Restaurant Model: Angell Tsang’s First-Principles Playbook for Profitable Delivery
Q: What low-hanging fruit could independents copy from your approach to win more in delivery-focused models?
Maintain a strong relationship with third-party partners, negotiate favorable co-funding and commissions, ensure a robust first-party data foundation, and execute omni-disciplined marketing across organic, paid, and community channels to build brand equity that supports long-term growth.

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This show focuses on the restaurant industry's most pressing growth, culture, and operations questions, featuring high-profile operators, chefs, and industry leaders who share real-world lessons on scaling, team leadership, culture, and brand-building. Across episodes, topics frequently center on preserving culture during expansion, creating communities around brands, empowering staff through innovative governance, and leveraging technology and data to drive profitability. Notable throughlines include balancing growth with authenticity, the power of purpose-driven storytelling, and practical frameworks for improving operations, marketing, and guest experience. A standout aspect is the emphasis on people-first leadership and community engage... more

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1. Vince Wang
2. John Tilley
3. Angell Tsang
4. David Zhao
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6. Barry McGowan
7. Brandon Hoy
8. Justin Cucci

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