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Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Roger Beaudoin
Artificial Intelligence
Restaurant Industry
Ford's Garage
Marketing
Staff Training
Restaurant Industry Challenges
Marketing Strategies
Company Culture
Inventory Management
Restaurant Marketing
Customer Experience
Current Trends
Leadership
Post-Pandemic Recovery
Technology In Restaurants
Loyalty Programs
Restaurant Management
Nostalgia In Branding
Pricing Strategies
Competitive Analysis

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

Labor costs are squeezing restaurant owners harder than ever but some restaurants are quietly winning. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger Beaudoin sits down with Lawrence from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to break down ... more

A global hospitality leader breaks down what really drives profitable restaurants. In this episode, Roger sits down with Marvin Alballi to unpack the thinking behind high standards, smart training, menu discipline, and guest-first leadership and why ... more

If I owned your restaurant in 2026, here’s exactly what I’d fix first—and why it matters now more than ever. In this episode, I break down the Restaurant Operator Playbook for the year ahead, focusing on the systems, leadership, and profit drivers th... more

What separates unforgettable restaurants from forgettable ones? In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger talks with Bob Campana, a serial entrepreneur and restaurateur who shares what real hospitality actually looks like in practice... more

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Recent Guests

Lawrence Brown
Chief Development Officer at Rita's
Rita's Italian Ice
Episode: 473. Low Labor, High Margins: The Thinking Most Restaurant Owners Miss - Lawrence Brown
Mike Messerof
World traveling hospitality leader who overcame personal burnout
Episode: 469. Restaurant Leadership Burnout: 3 Ways to Stop It - Mike Messerof
Carl Comeaux
CEO of Crust Pizza, with a background in various businesses including fitness and cell phone repair.
Crust Pizza
Episode: 466. How Crust Pizza Scaled from 1 to 30 Stores and the Systems Powering 200+ Growth - Carl Comeaux
Kevin Morrison
A 40-year restaurateur with an expertise in restaurant finance and operations
Butter Hospitality
Episode: 464. Restaurant Prime Cost: The #1 Metric for Profit Mastery - Kevin Morrison
Ed Powers
Director of Operations at Broken Yolk Café, former long-time executive at Brinker International
Broken Yolk Café
Episode: 463. The $3M Restaurant Playbook: Leadership and Systems That Drive Profit - Ed Powers
Ben Claeys
CEO of MenuTiger, a company specializing in digital menus and QR code technology for restaurants.
MenuTiger
Episode: 462. How Digital Menus and QR Codes Are Changing Restaurants - Ben Claeys
Chef Franck Desplechin
An experienced chef and mentor in the restaurant industry
Incrementum
Episode: 460. Leading High Performing Restaurant Teams - Chef Franck Desplechin
Chef Todd Richards
Culinary developer with extensive experience in airport dining, co-founder of Chicken and Beer.
Jackmont Hospitality Group
Episode: 459. Secrets to Restaurant Success with Chef Todd Richards
Jamie Adams
One of the owners of four diverse restaurant concepts in Atlanta
Episode: 456. Restaurant Systems That Actually Work: Cross-Training, KPIs, - Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura

Host

Roger Beaudoin
Host and experienced restaurateur passionate about sharing insights and tools for improving restaurant management and profitability.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Must listen to this!

    Incredible podcast for those looking to grow their restaurants

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisGDJordan
    United States7 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 States2 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Reviews highlight the importance of the content for restaurant management professionals, making it a valuable resource for business growth.
Some feedback suggests areas for improvement in host communication style, indicating a need for more balanced dialogues with guests.
Listeners appreciate the combination of actionable insights and engaging storytelling from diverse industry guests.

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#142
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

473. Low Labor, High Margins: The Thinking Most Restaurant Owners Miss - Lawrence Brown
Q: What the growth rate going back to 84? Did it immediately take off, and did he have company stores before it became a franchise?
Initially, Rita's grew store by store, then started franchising after achieving about ten stores in the late 80s, focusing on careful and methodical growth.
473. Low Labor, High Margins: The Thinking Most Restaurant Owners Miss - Lawrence Brown
Q: How do you maintain that initial soul?
Lawrence explains that maintaining the soul involves community engagement, on-site training for franchisees, and supporting their involvement in local events.
473. Low Labor, High Margins: The Thinking Most Restaurant Owners Miss - Lawrence Brown
Q: What about that concept lent that kind of growth? What is it about Rita's that makes it just so explosive in growth and so popular for franchisees?
Lawrence discusses the high quality and uniqueness of Rita's Italian ice and custard, the simplicity of offering two main products leading to lower costs and labor, as well as the brand's focus on family-oriented experiences.
469. Restaurant Leadership Burnout: 3 Ways to Stop It - Mike Messerof
Q: Can you advise people on what to do now if you think you've got the beginnings of a problem like burnout?
Start by acknowledging your feelings as valid and seek support, whether through therapy or community resources.
468. How Top Operators Master Systems, KPIs & Leadership - Kristin Albert
Q: What do guests expect from your brands today?
Guests look for speed, quality, and value in their dining experience.

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Targeted towards restaurant owners and managers, this podcast offers valuable tips, tools, and insights aimed at enhancing restaurant operations and profitability. Engaging conversations often feature successful restaurateurs and industry experts who share their experiences, strategies, and expert knowledge related to various aspects of the restaurant business, including finance, marketing, and customer service. The show stands out for its focus on actionable advice and practical solutions to common challenges faced in the competitive hospitality landscape.

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Recent guests on Restaurant Rockstars Podcast include:

1. Lawrence Brown
2. Mike Messerof
3. Carl Comeaux
4. Kevin Morrison
5. Ed Powers
6. Ben Claeys
7. Chef Franck Desplechin
8. Chef Todd Richards

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