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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
Hospitality
Marketing
Hospitality Industry
Restaurant Operations
Online Ordering
Profitability
Technology In Restaurants
Customer Loyalty
Franchising
Company Culture
Customer Engagement

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

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Latest Episodes

Restaurant veteran Ben Fischer joins Roger to share 45+ years of hard-earned restaurant operations lessons on leadership, staffing, labor management, pricing, systems, marketing and what actually makes restaurants successful long term. From opening a... more

Independent restaurant operators are facing rising labor costs, shrinking margins, inconsistent team performance, and growing pressure to deliver value while maintaining hospitality. In this episode, Roger sits down with Chad Offerdahl, CEO of Big Bi... more

Running 35 restaurants takes more than systems. It takes real restaurant operations. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I sit down with Alex Sadowsky, Vice President of Training, Culinary, and Beverage at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, ... more

Turn catering into a profit machine. In this episode, Roger sits down with Elias from Rally Catering to talk about how the right restaurant catering system can help operators simplify the ordering process, reduce chaos, and turn catering into a repea... more

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Recent Guests

Chad Offerdahl
CEO of Big Biscuit
Big Biscuit
Episode: 487. Restaurant Leadership, Accountability & Profit Systems with Big Biscuit CEO Chad Offerdahl
Alex Sadowski
Vice President of Training, Culinary, and Beverage at Ojos Locos Scratch Kitchen (Ojos Locos Sports Cantina)
Ojos Locos Scratch Kitchen
Episode: 486. Inside Restaurant Operations at a 35-Unit Brand: KPIs, Training & Culture - Alex Sadowsky
Elias Hage
Founder/CEO of Rally Catering
Rally Catering
Episode: 485. How to Turn Catering Into a High-Profit, Repeat Revenue Machine - Elias Hage
Jessica Zouaoui
Founder of Oakwell Beer Spa
Oakwell Beer Spa
Episode: 484. The Systems Behind a Fully Booked Concept (And How to Scale Without Burning Out) - Jessica Zouaoui
Shawn Walchef
Founder of Cali BBQ, host of Restaurant Rockstars
Cali BBQ
Episode: 482. Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Actually Work - Shawn Walchef
Samir Zabaneh
CEO of TouchBistro
TouchBistro
Episode: 481. How Smart Operators Are Boosting Restaurant Margins Despite Rising Costs - Samir Zabaneh
Molly Irani
Founder/CEO of Spicewalla and restaurateur
Spicewalla, Spice Company
Episode: 479. How a $70,000 Startup Built a Multi-Unit Restaurant Group - Molly Irani
Justin Giuffrida
Co-founder of Citizens Coffee, specializing in hospitality-driven experiences and scaling restaurant operations
Citizens Coffee
Episode: 477. Restaurant Leadership, Labor & Profit: What the Best Operators Are Doing Differently - Justin Giuffrida
Mitch Prensky
A restaurant expert focused on operational efficiency and profitability
Coach Ho Hospitality
Episode: 474. Restaurant Systems That Drive Profit: SOPs, Prime Cost & Control - Mitch Prensky

Host

Roger Beaudoin
Host of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast; senior restaurant professional with extensive industry experience.

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 States10 months 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

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Some feedback notes the audio quality and pacing have room for improvement.
Listeners appreciate the host's industry experience and practical takeaways for profitability and growth.
Audience consistently cites actionable insights and expert guests that help run better restaurants.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

486. Inside Restaurant Operations at a 35-Unit Brand: KPIs, Training & Culture - Alex Sadowsky
Q: What role does technology play in operations?
AI and digital tools help analyze emails, optimize supply chain, and deliver digital training and recipe books, increasing efficiency and real-time visibility across 35 stores.
486. Inside Restaurant Operations at a 35-Unit Brand: KPIs, Training & Culture - Alex Sadowsky
Q: How do you balance margins with quality?
Strong bar sales support margins, with value-driven promotions and careful vendor partnerships to maintain profitability while offering high-quality, scratch-made food.
486. Inside Restaurant Operations at a 35-Unit Brand: KPIs, Training & Culture - Alex Sadowsky
Q: How is labor culture and accountability cultivated?
By focusing on soft skills, personal relationships, and daily recognition, ensuring staff feel valued and connected to the brand, which reduces turnover and improves performance.
486. Inside Restaurant Operations at a 35-Unit Brand: KPIs, Training & Culture - Alex Sadowsky
Q: What does onboarding look like for new team members?
They use a buddy system with mentors, aiming for one-on-one support and a clear path from server to leadership, while leveraging digital interviews and flexible onboarding timelines to fit individual needs.
485. How to Turn Catering Into a High-Profit, Repeat Revenue Machine - Elias Hage
Q: How does Rally Catering help operators manage orders and reduce back-and-forth communication?
It provides a single back office for orders, a calendar view, and structured rules for lead times and modifications, allowing guests to order without phone calls and giving operators control to approve changes, reducing back-and-forth dramatically.

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

A practical, leadership-focused show for restaurant operators and owners. Across episodes, listeners gain actionable guidance on scaling brands, improving profitability, implementing systems, and leveraging technology to improve guest experiences. Guests range from multi-location operators and franchisors to finance-minded restaurateurs, sharing playbooks on labor, menu design, online ordering, and KPI-driven management. The conversations often center on actionable strategies, real-world failures and pivots, and the evolving role of hospitality in a tech-driven landscape. A notable strength is the emphasis on systems and leadership development as the backbone of sustainable growth, with frequent takeaways that listeners can apply right away... more

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Recent guests on Restaurant Rockstars Podcast include:

1. Chad Offerdahl
2. Alex Sadowski
3. Elias Hage
4. Jessica Zouaoui
5. Shawn Walchef
6. Samir Zabaneh
7. Molly Irani
8. Justin Giuffrida

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