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The Restaurant Coach Podcast

Donald Burns
Restaurant Management
Restaurant Industry
Leadership
TRC Method
Restaurant Culture
Pressure
Success
Restaurant Coaching
Profitability
Mindset
Restaurant Leadership
Work-Life Balance
Growth Mindset
Self-Care
Burnout
Culture Change
Hospitality
Business Growth
Staff Happiness
Emotional Intelligence

Get cutting edge tools, techniques, tips and straight talk from the world’s leading restaurant coach. Donald Burns is know for unique programs and methods that create dramatic results for his clients. When restaurant owners or chefs need change and success they call The Restaurant Coach. Are you ready to take your business and life to the next level?

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Latest Episodes

What would change in your restaurant if you had a team working on the business while you slept?

A team that doesn’t call in sick.

Doesn’t need days off.

Doesn’t collect overtime.

And keeps working through the administrative tasks that consume yo... more

Stop Chasing Food-Cost Percentage: The Metrics and Negotiations That Actually Protect Profit with Bo Bryant

The Restaurant Coach® Podcast — Episode 186

Most independent restaurant owners know their food-cost percentage.

Far fewer understand wha... more

Building an Empire with Lisa Gasparian: How She Turned a Crisis into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand

What do you do when everything you’ve built gets turned upside down?

You build something even bigger.

In this episode of The Restaurant Coach Podc... more

Your Menu Is Programming Your Guests: The Psychology Behind Every Purchase Most restaurant owners think their menu is a list of food. It’s not. It’s the most powerful sales tool in your restaurant. Long before your server greets the table, your guest... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Steakley
Restaurant operator in Waco, Texas; AI adopter and coach in TRC Method
Independent restaurant group, AI systems practitioner
Episode: Episode 187 — The AI Restaurant is HERE with Andrew Steakley
Bo Bryant
The Restaurant Giant
Global Restaurant Solutions (via executive/consulting role)
Episode: Episode 186 – Stop Chasing Food Cost Percentage with Bo Bryant
Lisa Gasparian
Owner, Cafe Cremerie (Chicago)
Cafe Cremerie
Episode: Episode 185- Building an Empire with Lisa Gasparian
Jarred Patterson
COO of the New South Restaurant Group
New South Restaurant Group
Episode: Episode 181 – Leadership Is a System with Jarred Patterson
Nick Mattia
Owner of Ready Strong Meals, a meal prep company in New Jersey
Ready Strong Meals
Episode: Episode 180 – Why Systems Beat Passion Every Time with Nick Mattia
Madison Bree
Owner of Madison's on Main, a restaurant in Flushing, Michigan
Madison's on Main
Episode: Episode 179 – From Surviving to Thriving with Madison Bree
Craig Shelton
Chef consultant and author
Episode: Episode 178 – Chef Neo vs. The Matrix (with Craig Shelton)
Megan Coignard
Owner of Nicolo's
Nicolo's
Episode: Episode 177 – From Firefighter Mode to Success Mode with Megan Coignard
Mark Mills
Co-owner of The Plough, focused on hospitality and chef training
The Plough
Episode: Episode 175 – Passion Drives Profits with Mark & Ruth Mills of The Plough

Host

Donald Burns
Host of The Restaurant Coach Podcast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • 128 - must listen for every restaurant owner!

    I've been a Profit First fan for 7 years. Learned about it through a Dave Ramsey business conference. Love that there is a Restaurant PF !! Truly a game changer. My husband and I opened our restaurant 8 years ago & operate debt free. PF is a huge factor in our business model & allows us peace of mind when making decisions & an easy no to offers of loans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ljmfam5
    United States3 years ago
  • A valuable resource!

    Donald has created an incredibly valuable resource for restaurant owners and operators with this podcast! No matter the topic, you’re guaranteed to gain actionable insights from every episode. Go ahead and it a “follow”, The Restaurant Coach will quickly become a favorite in your feed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • Knowledge in each episode

    Donald has so many valuable insights to share on running a restaurant that after listening to his podcast I joined his coaching program which has helped me grow my restaurant profits and decrease stress of running a business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anisha C
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing Donald 🙌

    Every time I listen or ready what’s Donald says and write it’s a wake up call and reminder of something we do or we skip it or EVEN its time to do

    Way to Gooooo Coach

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al Barista
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the show's actionable coaching style and practical takeaways for real restaurants.
Guests and host are described as providing valuable, actionable insights across topics like cost control and leadership.
The content is consistently seen as a valuable resource for improving profitability and reducing stress in restaurant operations.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 181 – Leadership Is a System with Jarred Patterson
Q: What's one thing you want every restaurant owner listening this week to do to make more money?
Take the most popular item on the menu and find ways to package and sell it more effectively, while also streamlining the menu for operational efficiency.
Episode 181 – Leadership Is a System with Jarred Patterson
Q: What do you think is a trait that every leader or owner in the restaurant industry must develop to thrive in the next five years?
Understanding personal standards and having a system that maintains those standards without needing direct involvement.
Episode 180 – Why Systems Beat Passion Every Time with Nick Mattia
Q: How do you handle stress?
I work on having a backup plan, having that like contingency plan.
Episode 180 – Why Systems Beat Passion Every Time with Nick Mattia
Q: What kind of leads me into the question I want to start off with is like, you know, before joining the TRC Method, what was like your biggest frustration or pain point in with your business?
Inventory and food cost.
Episode 180 – Why Systems Beat Passion Every Time with Nick Mattia
Q: What do you think is like a leadership trait that every restaurant owner must develop if they really want to thrive?
I would say figuring out how to build culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Restaurant Coach Podcast

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

This show focuses on practical restaurant leadership, operations, and profitability, with a strong emphasis on systematizing success. Episodes frequently explore topics like cost control, menu engineering, guest experience, staff development, and the role of leadership in scaling multi-unit restaurants. A notable strength is translating behavioral psychology and coaching frameworks into actionable steps for owners and operators, often featuring guest practitioners who bring real-world experience in growth, tech adoption, and vendor negotiations. The format tends to mix coaching insights with case-based discussions, making it useful for listeners seeking tangible improvements in operations, culture, and profitability. A few episodes stand ou... more

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Recent guests on The Restaurant Coach Podcast include:

1. Andrew Steakley
2. Bo Bryant
3. Lisa Gasparian
4. Jarred Patterson
5. Nick Mattia
6. Madison Bree
7. Craig Shelton
8. Megan Coignard

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