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Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Roger Beaudoin
Restaurant Management
Customer Experience
Leadership
Staff Training
Restaurant Industry
Marketing Strategies
Artificial Intelligence
Inventory Management
Restaurant Marketing
Marketing
Hospitality Industry
Hospitality
Restaurant Operations
Online Ordering
Customer Loyalty
Profitability
Technology In Restaurants
Franchising
Company Culture
Labor Costs

Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.

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Smarter operations can mean more revenue, a stronger team, and happier guests. Joe Mikulich of EDO Hospitality shares practical ideas independent restaurant operators can put to work right now. What if running a more profitable restaurant isn’t about... more

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger sits down with Kyle Peters, co-owner of Sexy Pizza, to discuss the operational systems that help independent restaurants reduce turnover, improve profitability and build stronger teams. From ... more

What separates great restaurant operators from everyone else? According to Firebirds Wood Fired Grill CEO Steve Kislow, it starts with leadership. In this episode of Restaurant Rockstars, Steve shares the leadership principles, accountability systems... more

What keeps guests coming back again and again? In this episode, Roger sits down with Brian Toll, co-founder of h.wood Group, to discuss the leadership, culture, and hospitality strategies behind one of the industry's fastest-growing restaurant groups... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Peters
Co-owner and operator at Sexy Pizza, champion of systems and people development
Sexy Pizza
Episode: 498. Restaurant Systems That Build Profitable Teams (Without Constant Turnover) - Kyle Peters
Steve Kislow
CEO of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Episode: 497. Restaurant Leadership Secrets That Build Better Teams & Bigger Profits | Steve Kislow, CEO of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Brian Toll
Co-founder of h.wood Group, hospitality entrepreneur
h.wood Group
Episode: 496. The Restaurant Hospitality Formula That Keeps Guests Coming Back - Brian Toll
Michael Montagano
CEO of Dog Haus
Dog Haus
Episode: 494. Restaurant Growth Strategies: How to Grow Sales Without Lowering Prices - Mike Montagano,
Doug Plass
Employment-law attorney with hospitality background
Independent attorney specializing in employment law for hospitality
Episode: 493. Avoid Costly Restaurant Labor Violations, Lawsuits & Compliance Mistakes - Doug Plass
Enga Stanfield
Owner of Mattenga's Pizzeria
Mattenga's Pizzeria
Episode: 491. Restaurant KPIs, Leadership & Systems to Drive Growth - Enga Stanfield
Mick Carr
Founder/CEO of GrubLab, AR-driven kids' menu innovator
GrubLab
Episode: 490. A New Idea for Kids Menus That Drives Revenue & Loyalty - Mick Carr
Omar Al-Massalkhi
Co-founder of Talkin Tacos
Talkin Tacos
Episode: 489. The Systems Behind Talkin' Tacos Success: Food Truck to Over 30 Locations - Omar Al-Massalkhi
Ben Fischer
Restaurant operator with 45+ years of experience across multiple concepts
ZivZo Marketing Agency
Episode: 488. The Truth About Profit, Labor & Marketing - Ben Fischer

Host

Roger Beaudoin
Host of the show and presenter of the material, Restaurant Rockstars brand

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Must listen to this!

    Incredible podcast for those looking to grow their restaurants

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisGDJordan
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast is gold!

    Not a restaurant owner but a GM. Definitely learning tons even after years in the industry. Thank you for this and bringing all these talented and knowledgeable guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beers&Bruschettas
    United States2 years ago
  • OMG, host talks about 65% too much

    It’s not even a natural flowing conversation. Host seems to just wait for his guest to finish talking so he can take his turn. Guest speaks for :30. Host goes for :100, saying things redundantly which doesn’t advance the narrative.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mental_Wrestle
    United States2 years ago
  • OMG, host talks about 65% too much

    It’s not even a natural flowing conversation. Host seems to just wait for his guest to finish talking so he can take his turn.

    Guest speaks for :30. Host goes for :100, saying things redundantly which doesn’t advance the narrative.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mental_Wrestle
    United States3 years ago
  • Unbearable

    Couldn’t even make it through one full episode because of the host’s constant interrupting of the guest who is trying to tell his life story. Why can’t you just let your guest speak?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    revbflava
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Valuable, actionable content for restaurant growth and margins.
Great guests and practical systems, well-produced.
Consistently helpful for operators aiming to scale responsibly.
Auditory issues can detract from otherwise strong insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

498. Restaurant Systems That Build Profitable Teams (Without Constant Turnover) - Kyle Peters
Q: How do you approach labor retention in a tight labor market?
We stopped treating it as a hiring problem and focused on retention by offering solid benefits, clear career pathways, and recognition that ties workers to the culture and future opportunities. The philosophy is to invest in people so they stay, which reduces turnover costs.
493. Avoid Costly Restaurant Labor Violations, Lawsuits & Compliance Mistakes - Doug Plass
Q: Can you walk us through a basic complaint handling process that protects morale and is legally compliant?
Yes. Start with a documented procedure, identify who investigates, consider an outside investigator for sensitive cases, ask witnesses to keep discussions confidential, prohibit retaliation, and document credibility determinations to support decisions.
493. Avoid Costly Restaurant Labor Violations, Lawsuits & Compliance Mistakes - Doug Plass
Q: Is it discriminatory to choose the best candidate if you truly have no bias other than qualification?
No. The emphasis should be on the job description, required functions, and a neutral scoring process to compare candidates fairly, avoiding questions about personal life and other non-job-related factors.
493. Avoid Costly Restaurant Labor Violations, Lawsuits & Compliance Mistakes - Doug Plass
Q: What would you say the biggest peril is for restaurant operators regarding employment law?
Doug identifies two big risks: discrimination claims and wage-and-hour issues, notably tip pooling rules and overtime calculations, with a focus on proactive policy creation and documentation to prevent reactive, costly problems.
490. A New Idea for Kids Menus That Drives Revenue & Loyalty - Mick Carr
Q: How easy is it for a restaurant to get started with GrubLab?
Restaurants can start in minutes by uploading a square menu to GrubLab's platform, with print runs occurring weekly and a set-and-forget model that automatically delivers new IP experiences every couple of months.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

What is Restaurant Rockstars Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on practical, systems-driven growth for restaurant ownership and operations. Episodes feature operators, founders, and tech-minded leaders who share real-world lessons on profitability, onboarding, marketing, and scalable processes across multi-unit concepts. A standout theme is the pairing of hands-on operational strategies with storytelling—from menu engineering and KPI discipline to branding and community-driven marketing—often illustrated with actionable templates, playbooks, and tool recommendations. A notable edge is the breadth of guests, spanning food and beverage brands, catering platforms, and restaurant tech, which helps listeners see how digital tools and disciplined culture can drive sustainable e... more

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Recent guests on Restaurant Rockstars Podcast include:

1. Kyle Peters
2. Steve Kislow
3. Brian Toll
4. Michael Montagano
5. Doug Plass
6. Enga Stanfield
7. Mick Carr
8. Omar Al-Massalkhi

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