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RESTAURANT STRATEGY

Chip Klose
Restaurant Management
Profitability
Restaurant Profitability
Restaurant Industry
Restaurant Marketing
Restaurant Operations
Customer Experience
P3 Mastermind
Email Marketing
Customer Retention
Leadership
Kickfin
Marketing
Restaurant Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Customer Engagement
Customer Acquisition
Social Media Marketing
Hospitality
Word Of Mouth Marketing

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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Latest Episodes

#596 - How Much Should a Restaurant Spend on Marketing?

BUILD A MORE PROFITABLE RESTAURANT: www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/listeners

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#595 - How to Grow a Successful Restaurant Brand Without Losing Your Freedom (LIVE COACHING)

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#594 - What Should Your Restaurant’s Labor Cost Actually Be? - You Cannot Cut Your Way Out of a Bad Schedule

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#593 - What Should Your Restaurant’s Food Cost Actually Be?

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Recent Guests

Gianna Fristo
Owner of the 11th House coffee shop in Lafayette, Indiana
11th House
Episode: How to Grow a Successful Restaurant Brand Without Losing Your Freedom (LIVE COACHING)
Will Stewart
Founder and CEO of RightWork
RightWork
Episode: Using AI and Analytics to (Actually) Manage Labor
Christian Weins
Founder and CEO of Loman AI
Loman AI
Episode: AI Phone Answering Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars in 2026
Rev Ciancio
Fractional CMO, multi-unit restaurant marketer, and owner of Handcrafted Burgers and Brew
P3 Mastermind / Restaurant Strategy network
Episode: How to Use AI to Market Your Restaurant (And Actually Get Results)
Gavin Kasin
Chef, two-time James Beard Award winner
Episode: STORYTIME (10) - The Power of Going to the Edges
Greg Baxtrom
Chef of Olmsted, Brooklyn, renowned for story-driven cuisine
Olmsted (Brooklyn, NY)
Episode: STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center
Devon Eichler
Owner of Crafty Cow (Milwaukee area)
Crafty Cow
Episode: STORYTIME (5) - Ever Hear the One About the Chicken Trophy?
Rich Hull
CEO of MISO Robotics, Robotics AI
MISO Robotics
Episode: The Future of AI and Restaurant Robotics
Chris Bradshaw
Co-owner of Blue Plate Restaurant
Blue Plate Restaurant
Episode: Introducing P3 Plus Member, Chris Bradshaw

Host

Chip Klose
Host of Restaurant Strategy; host of The Restaurant Strategy Podcast; expert in restaurant profitability and operational strategy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 420 ratings
  • Refresh & Learning!

    We had the privilege to meet Mr. Chip at the Blueplate and before I always listened to his podcast. Being a young GM , I am always learning and always listening for ways to grow not only the business but myself as well. THIS PROGRAM WORKS! Even if you just listen, you can take tips and pointers to apply in-house. It gives you a new perspective of looking at the bigger picture and hearing what works for very successful people in your field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B-Rob Blueplate
    United States5 months ago
  • This pod gets me psyched up every week

    As a restaurant owner, every podcast from Chip feels relevant. Some things we know about (but still haven’t fixed) and others are an insight into what we can improve. Either way listening to this podcast gets me motivated each week and helps me bring positive change to my restaurant 💪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uncle Johnz
    New Zealand7 months ago
  • Restaurant GM

    I learn something new on every program.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tore108
    United States7 months ago
  • Relevant, informative and consistent

    I love listening to this podcast each week because Chip Close is well versed and passionate about the restaurant industry. He also genuinely cares about trying to help other businesses be successful by giving us real advice and tips on how to build a successful restaurant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CateredbyRo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not just for small businesses

    I work with franchisees in large operations and the content is so relatable despite the audience targeted to independents. The variety of operational and marketing tips really drive home that profit comes from all parts of the business

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gistbc
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Many appreciate the focus on systems and storytelling as keys to growth.
Listeners highlight motivational, practical guidance that translates into measurable improvements.
Audience notes the host's experience and guest variety as a strong learning signal.
People praise concise, actionable profitability tips aligned with real-world restaurant operations.
Quality of guests and actionable coaching programs are frequently mentioned as value adds.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Grow a Successful Restaurant Brand Without Losing Your Freedom (LIVE COACHING)
Q: When you talk about expansion, did it ever cross your mind to open up another location of the same concept you already have?
Gianna says she is hesitant to replicate the 11th House because its community identity matters to her, though she could use similar systems under a different brand. Klose suggests another 11th House could be a lower-risk way to build cash flow and demonstrate a repeatable model.
How to Grow a Successful Restaurant Brand Without Losing Your Freedom (LIVE COACHING)
Q: Do you have the team in place so that the coffee shop can just run on its own without you?
Gianna says the shop could continue for a while but would eventually struggle because she has not provided enough structure, checklists, and procedures. Klose recommends making the business independent of her before expanding.
How to CRUSH Street Fairs, Farmers Markets, and Community Events (ENCORE)
Q: Avi, as a consumer, what factors influence your decision when choosing a place to eat?
Avi explains that the menu and what his wife can eat are central to their decision; ease of finding accessible options and up-to-date information across platforms strongly influence where they choose to dine.
STORYTIME (17) - What the Heck is a Bar Boomerang?
Q: As a guest, what's your biggest pet peeve when you're trying to choose a place to eat?
The guest explains that dietary needs and menu transparency heavily influence dining decisions, highlighting the importance of accommodating dietary restrictions and clear, accessible menus.
STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center
Q: Avi, you love to go out to eat. So as a guest, what's your biggest pet peeve when you're trying to choose a place to eat?
Avi highlights the importance of clear, current menu information and accessibility to dietary needs, underscoring that menus need to be up-to-date and considerate of families and dietary restrictions to influence dining decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RESTAURANT STRATEGY

What is RESTAURANT STRATEGY about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on helping independent restaurant operators boost profitability while building scalable systems. Episodes frequently cover practical strategies for increasing margins, from cost control and menu engineering to staffing, guest experience, and storytelling as a growth lever. A recurring thread is turning concepts like mission/vision and hospitality into tangible actions that drive repeat business, higher check averages, and better data-driven decisions. Guests range from renowned chefs to tech partners, and sponsorships are woven in to illustrate real-world tools that operators can adopt. The host also promotes coaching programs and live events aimed at accelerating profitability for independent operators, which adds a stron... more

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1. Restaurant Rockstars Podcast
2. Build A Better Restaurant with Peter Harman
3. The Restaurant Coach Podcast
4. THE ED MYLETT SHOW
5. The Knowledge Project

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Recent guests on RESTAURANT STRATEGY include:

1. Gianna Fristo
2. Will Stewart
3. Christian Weins
4. Rev Ciancio
5. Gavin Kasin
6. Greg Baxtrom
7. Devon Eichler
8. Rich Hull

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