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Making Dough Show | Restaurant Show

English, Finance, 2 seasons, 219 episodes, 2 days, 1 hour, 21 minutes
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How do I grow my restaurant sales? What actually works in restaurant marketing: messenger bot, mobile marketing, email, Facebook ads, monthly promotions, events, fundraisers.. How do I track the results? How do I lower food cost and labor so we are more profitable? How do we retain staff? These are some of the topics covered in this show hosted by restauranteurs, engineers, chief ops and marketing officers Matthew and Hengameh Stanfield.
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232. Turning Complaints into Loyalty: The Art and Science of Customer Complaints

Download for FREE: The 37 Restaurant Systems PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/37-restaurant-systems Watch: ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM Watch: 10 Steps to Master Monthly Restaurant Marketing with AI Power!  https://youtu.be/J_wu4bCUC5M Turning Complaints into Loyalty: The Art and Science of Customer Complaints. In today's episode of the Making Dough Show, we’ll dive into a crucial skill for any restaurant owner: how to transform a complaining customer into a loyal guest. Is it really possible to win over fussy customers? Customer complaints can be a goldmine for growth when handled right. I'll also break down how to calculate the lifetime value of your customers and share key strategies for resolving complaints that lead to lasting loyalty. Stay with me until the end as we explore the art and science behind turning complaints into opportunities for building stronger relationships with your guests! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert advice on restaurant management, leadership, and operational mastery! LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
9/5/202410 minutes, 14 seconds
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231. Must-Know Tips for New Restaurant Managers: Succeed in Your First 90 Days!

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at  https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Success: 37 Must-Have Systems https://youtu.be/OdZMuOBcGIU Watch: 5 Menu Engineering Secrets | Boost Your Restaurant Sales https://youtu.be/gbZWdZvxgEw Watch: ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM Must-Know Tips for New Restaurant Managers: Succeed in Your First 90 Days! Welcome to another insightful episode of Making Dough Show! 🍕 In this episode, we share 10 essential tips for new restaurant managers. Whether you’re transitioning to a new location, stepping into a management role for the first time, or simply looking to refine your leadership skills, these practical strategies will help you navigate new environments and build strong teams. Key topics include: Discover, Don’t Dictate: Learn why observation and understanding are crucial in your first weeks. Building Genuine Relationships: Tips on connecting with your team without overwhelming them. Mastering Procedures: The importance of diving deep into existing processes before making changes. Vision Casting: How to inspire and motivate your team by setting clear goals. Steady and Systematic Changes: Prioritize and implement changes that have the highest impact. Celebrating Milestones: Recognize and appreciate team achievements to foster a positive work culture. Tune in to discover actionable insights that will set you up for success as a new manager! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on running a thriving restaurant business. LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #LeadershipTips #NewManager #PizzaBusiness #RestaurantOperations #TeamBuilding #MakingDoughShow #VisionCasting #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessGrowth #SanAntonio
8/22/202411 minutes, 55 seconds
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230. 10 Best Customer Service Experiences in Restaurant Industry

Download for FREE: The 37 Restaurant Systems PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/37-restaurant-systems Watch: The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Success: 37 Must-Have Systems https://youtu.be/OdZMuOBcGIU Watch: ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM Watch: 10 Steps to Master Monthly Restaurant Marketing with AI Power! https://youtu.be/J_wu4bCUC5M 10 Best Customer Service Experiences in Restaurant Industry In this episode of the Making Dough Show, I’m diving into the 10 best customer service practices that can either make or break your restaurant. We all know how crucial customer service is—more than fancy decor or menus. It leaves the first and last impression on your guests. I’ll be covering everything from greeting and farewelling standards to building rapport using the F.O.R.M technique, and ensuring top-notch quality control. If you're in the restaurant industry, these tips can help you elevate your operations and enhance the customer experience. Tune in to learn actionable strategies you can implement with your team this week. Don't miss out on how you can start making more dough by refining your customer service standards! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert advice on restaurant management, leadership, and operational mastery! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #customerservice #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
8/19/202421 minutes, 4 seconds
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229. How to Enforce Restaurant Rules Without Losing Your Team's Respect

Download for FREE: The 37 Restaurant Systems PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/37-restaurant-systems⁠ Watch: The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Success: 37 Must-Have Systemshttps://youtu.be/OdZMuOBcGIU Watch: ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM Watch: 10 Steps to Master Monthly Restaurant Marketing with AI Power!  https://youtu.be/J_wu4bCUC5M How to Enforce Restaurant Rules Without Losing Your Team's Respect  Struggling to enforce rules in your restaurant without being seen as the bad guy? In this episode of the Making Dough Show, we dive into the challenges of rule enforcement and how to maintain respect and trust with your team. Discover the secrets to effective restaurant management through clear communication, consistent enforcement, and the power of an Ops Book. We’ll guide you on how to implement systems that ensure fairness, build trust, and empower your staff to follow rules independently—keeping your restaurant running smoothly without constant oversight. 🎓 Coming Soon! Get ready to transform your restaurant operations with our upcoming course, "From Chaos to Control: The Ultimate Ops Book Blueprint." Master the art of rule enforcement with ease and lead your team with confidence. Stay tuned for more details! If you’re a restaurant owner or manager looking to enforce rules without creating friction, this episode is for you! Learn practical tips and strategies that will help you lead with confidence and create a positive work environment. Tune in now and let's make some dough together! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert advice on restaurant management, leadership, and operational mastery! LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
8/8/20246 minutes, 56 seconds
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228. 10 Steps to Master Monthly Restaurant Marketing with AI Power!

Download for FREE: Restaurant Marketing System Guide- 10 Steps https://mds.mykajabi.com/marketingsystem Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM 10 Steps to Master Monthly Restaurant Marketing with AI Power!  Welcome to the Making Dough Show! In this episode, we dive deep into creating a robust monthly restaurant marketing system that guarantees consistent growth and engagement for your restaurant. 🍽️✨ Here’s a quick summary of what you’ll learn: Review Last Month’s Analytics: Analyze your sales data, customer feedback, and marketing performance. Identify popular dishes, effective promotions, and areas for improvement to set a strong foundation for next month. Set Sales Targets for the Next Month: Establish clear and achievable sales goals based on past performance and market conditions. These targets give your team a concrete goal and measure your marketing success. Use ChatGPT to Identify Campaign Opportunities: Leverage ChatGPT to brainstorm and identify creative and relevant marketing opportunities for the upcoming month, ensuring you attract and engage customers effectively. Plan Monthly Campaigns and Offers: Create a detailed calendar outlining all promotional campaigns and special offers, ensuring your marketing efforts are organized and timely. Create Email and Social Media Content: Draft and schedule engaging email newsletters and social media posts that align with your campaigns, keeping your audience informed and engaged. Organize Social Media Giveaways: Plan and execute giveaways to boost engagement and attract new followers, creating excitement around your brand. Develop a Photoshoot Shot List: Plan a photoshoot to capture high-quality images of new dishes and events, ensuring you have the visuals needed for your marketing materials. Script Videos for Social Media: Write engaging video scripts for social media, including behind-the-scenes looks and promotional clips, to enhance your social media presence. Set Up Social Media Ads and Budget: Plan and set up targeted social media ads with a clear budget to maximize your ad spend and return on investment. Plan Offline Events and Local Partnerships: Organize offline events and establish partnerships with local businesses to expand your reach and build stronger community ties. LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
7/23/202410 minutes, 31 seconds
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227. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Success: 37 Must-Have Systems

Download for FREE: The 37 Restaurant Systems PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/37-restaurant-systems Watch: 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro https://youtu.be/wmkoFgHVWac Watch: ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Success: 37 Must-Have Systems Welcome to another episode of the Making Dough Show! In this exciting episode, we're going deep into the essentials of restaurant operations with a focus on cohesive branding and effective marketing systems. Discover how to streamline your daily operations with detailed checklists and learn the secrets behind successful branding strategies that align your social media, website, and in-store presence. We'll explore how to craft a promotion campaign that maximizes impact without overwhelming your team and delve into the importance of regular email marketing and text message marketing to keep your customers engaged. Plus, I'll share tips on creating consistent, high-quality social media content, responding to online reviews with ease, and strategically allocating your marketing budget for the best ROI. But that's not all – we'll also cover innovative giveaway systems to build community goodwill, the power of local Facebook groups, and the importance of organizing your media efficiently. And when it comes to finances, I'll guide you through essential systems for bookkeeping, receipt management, closing the register, profit and loss analysis, sales tax submission, and payroll processing. Join me as I share 37 key systems that will revolutionize your restaurant's operations, marketing, and finances. Whether you're a new restaurant owner or looking to improve your established business, these insights will help you achieve smooth, efficient, and profitable operations. Don't miss out on this comprehensive guide to making your restaurant dreams a reality! Tune in now and let's make some dough together! LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
7/12/202427 minutes, 17 seconds
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226. Cell Phone Rules Every Restaurant Needs | Staff Management Guide

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at  https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: How to WRITE a Restaurant Business Plan that works https://youtu.be/5ix5P_tUomM Watch: 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro https://youtu.be/wmkoFgHVWac Welcome to this episode of the Making Dough Show! Today, we're diving into an essential topic for restaurant management: creating an effective cell phone policy for your staff. 📱🍽️ Discover the best practices and key tips to ensure cell phone use in your restaurant is professional, efficient, and enhances productivity. Whether you're dealing with distracted employees or looking to set clear guidelines, this episode has got you covered! 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more restaurant management tips and tricks! LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow #CellPhonePolicy #RestaurantTips #StaffManagement #EfficiencyTips
6/27/20245 minutes, 35 seconds
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225. ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit

Download for FREE: Restaurant Marketing System Assessment https://mds.mykajabi.com/assessment Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro https://youtu.be/wmkoFgHVWac ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit Welcome to another episode of the Making Dough Show! 🎉 In this episode, we dive deep into the essential steps to assess your restaurant marketing system and ensure you're on the path to maximum profit. 🔍 What You'll Learn: How to analyze your current marketing strategies How to grow your restaurant sales month after month Tips to identify and fix marketing gaps Best practices for optimizing your marketing efforts 📈 Whether you're a restaurant owner, manager, or marketing professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you boost your restaurant's revenue and customer reach. 📢 Don't Miss Out: Subscribe to the Making Dough Show for more expert advice on running a successful restaurant business. Hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest episodes! 👍 If you find this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and share it with your network. We love hearing from you! 🚀 Upcoming Training: Stay tuned for our next training session, where we’ll dive deeper into creating robust marketing systems and leveraging AI to streamline your efforts. Enhance your marketing strategies, save time, and increase your restaurant’s sales. Thank you for watching, and let's make some dough together! 🍽️ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/20/20247 minutes, 52 seconds
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224. Running a Successful Restaurant: Is an 80-Hour Week the Key?

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Download for FREE: Restaurant Business Plan | Free PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantBusinessPlan Watch: How to WRITE a Restaurant Business Plan that works https://youtu.be/5ix5P_tUomM Watch: 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro https://youtu.be/wmkoFgHVWac 🍽️ Join us on Making Dough Show as we explore the world of restaurant management through the inspiring journey of Marie, a dedicated restaurateur who has poured her heart into her business for over eight years. Discover how Marie balanced living off savings and reinvesting profits to pay off loans, all while working tirelessly 60-70 hours a week. Now at a crossroads, Marie wonders whether to continue reinvesting in her restaurant's growth or to prioritize paying herself more. In this episode, we delve into practical strategies for running a profitable restaurant and mastering time management in the demanding food industry. Gain invaluable insights on achieving financial sustainability, optimizing operational efficiency, and maintaining work-life balance as an entrepreneur. Whether you're a seasoned restaurateur or aspiring to enter the industry, Marie's story and expert tips will inspire and empower you to thrive. Don't miss out on this essential guide to navigating the complexities of restaurant ownership and achieving lasting success. Tune in to Making Dough Show and learn how to turn dedication into profitability!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/13/20248 minutes, 45 seconds
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223. How to Terminate an Employee Professionally in 3 Minutes!

Download for FREE: Restaurant Business Plan | Free PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantBusinessPlan Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: The REAL Way To Be A GREAT MANAGER (shift leadership etiquettes) https://youtu.be/fYBRiDs7WvY Watch: 5 REASONS WHY RESTAURANTS FAIL | Tips for Restaurant Growth and Success https://youtu.be/ZTjMMuI95xg How to Terminate an Employee Professionally in 3 Minutes! Welcome to another episode of the Making Dough Show! In this video, we tackle one of the toughest tasks in restaurant management: how to terminate an employee professionally and gracefully in less than 3 minutes. Whether you’re a restaurant owner or manager, knowing how to handle employee termination with respect and professionalism is crucial. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅The art and science of terminating an employee professionally. ✅How to maintain respect and dignity during the termination process. ✅Essential tips for handling poor performance and unmet expectations. ✅Effective communication strategies for a smooth termination. Why This Matters: 🎯Ensures a positive work environment. 🎯Protects your restaurant’s reputation. 🎯Helps maintain team morale and productivity. If you found this video helpful, make sure to share, like, comment, and subscribe for more restaurant management tips and strategies. LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
6/6/202413 minutes, 2 seconds
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222. Boost Your Catering Sales: Top Restaurant Strategies You Need!

Boost Your Catering Sales: Top Restaurant Strategies You Need! Which would you prefer: Finding ten customers where each of them orders ten pizzas from you? Or Get one catering deal from one company that orders ten 6" pizzas at once? In today's episode of Making Dough Show, we're diving into the power of catering to boost your restaurant's sales. If you're looking to grow your catering sales, having a solid strategy is crucial. Here are seven expert tips to help you maximize your catering revenue: 1. Always Be on Time and Provide Accurate Orders: Timeliness and accuracy are non-negotiable in catering. Ensure your deliveries are prompt and correct to build trust and reliability with your clients. 2. Create a Menu Offering That Stands Out: Research to identify gaps in the market and tailor your offerings to meet those needs. Develop the best menu items, pricing, and packages that differentiate you from competitors. 3. Stay Professional: Confirm orders in advance. Initiate courtesy calls to reassure clients. Make the process easy and seamless. Follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction. Consider sending thank you cards or gifts. 4. Make It Personal: Build rapport with your clients by gathering intel about their events. Personalized service can lead to repeat business and long-term relationships. 5. Provide an Excellent Presentation: Ensure your food, packaging, and staff presentation are top-notch. First impressions matter, especially in catering. 6. Conduct Food Drops: Target businesses within a 3-5 mile radius of your restaurant. Offering samples can introduce your services to potential clients. 7. Pursue Partnerships and Long-Term Relationships: Building strong partnerships can lead to consistent catering opportunities. Focus on developing long-term relationships for sustained growth. Subscribe to the  @makingdoughshow  for more restaurant management and marketing strategies to help your business thrive. Don't miss out on our expert tips to elevate your restaurant's success! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow == DOWNLOAD for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: 8 PROVEN Tips to INCREASE Your Restaurant's ONLINE ORDERS https://youtu.be/FK-RH5H4j0o Watch: 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro https://youtu.be/wmkoFgHVWac
5/30/202413 minutes, 20 seconds
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221. 8 Proven Tips to Boost Your Restaurant's Online Orders | Increase Sales Fast!

Are you looking to boost your restaurant's online orders and increase sales fast? In this episode of Making Dough Show, we share 8 proven tips to drive more traffic to your online ordering platform. Whether you’re a small community eatery or a larger establishment, these strategies will help you maximize your online sales and grow your business. 📈 What You'll Learn: Prominent Receipt Promotions: How to effectively use receipts to encourage online orders. Optimizing Your Website: Making your online ordering button highly visible. Social Media Integration: Leveraging social media to promote online ordering. Effective Email Marketing: Using email campaigns to drive traffic to your online platform. Printed Material Strategies: Incorporating online ordering in menus and flyers. Business Card Promotions: Utilizing business cards for online order incentives. First-Time User Incentives: Offering deals to encourage first-time online orders. Branded Packaging: Designing packaging to promote online ordering and capture customer data. Don't miss out on these powerful strategies to transform your restaurant’s online ordering system. Implement these tips and watch your sales soar! LET'S CONNECT:  🔔SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow  🔔SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​⁠  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/23/20247 minutes, 9 seconds
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220. How Different Leadership Styles Shape Restaurant Excellence!

Welcome to the latest episode of Making Dough Show! In this episode, we're thrilled to share our extensive experience and insights gained from managing over 100 team members in the restaurant industry. As seasoned restaurant owners, we understand firsthand the crucial role that effective leadership plays in driving success in the highly competitive restaurant business. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of leadership styles and how they directly impact restaurant excellence. From hands-on management techniques to fostering a culture of empowerment among our team members, we'll discuss practical strategies for overcoming the unique challenges that come with operating multiple restaurant locations. In today's fast-paced restaurant environment, effective leadership is the cornerstone of success. It's not just about managing team members; it's about inspiring them to deliver their best and fostering a positive work culture that drives results. By leveraging different leadership styles tailored to the needs of our diverse team members, we've been able to achieve remarkable success in our thriving pizzerias in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout this episode, we'll share valuable insights into how we manage team dynamics, navigate operational challenges, and maintain a laser focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Whether you're a seasoned restaurant owner looking to refine your leadership approach or an aspiring leader eager to make your mark in the industry, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and actionable tips to help you thrive in today's dynamic restaurant landscape. From effective communication strategies to proactive problem-solving techniques, we'll cover it all, providing you with the tools and insights you need to elevate your restaurant game. Subscribe now to stay updated on future episodes brimming with genuine advice and practical insights to help you unlock the full potential of your restaurant business! Download for FREE: 12 Genius Ways Chat GPT Can Transform Your Restaurant Business- FREE PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/12-ways-chatGPT-can-transform-your-restaurant-business Watch: Email Marketing with Ai ChatGPT: Easy Email Marketing https://youtu.be/OSYyx5gJvE4 Watch: 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro https://youtu.be/wmkoFgHVWac LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
5/2/20243 minutes, 32 seconds
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219: Boost Your Restaurant Sales: 5 Menu Engineering Design Secrets Revealed!

Boost Your Restaurant Sales: 5 Menu Engineering Design Secrets Revealed! Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your restaurant sales with these 5 menu design tips! Dive deep into the fascinating world of menu psychology, pricing strategies, and visual cues that can significantly impact your average ticket and overall revenue. In this episode of the Making Dough Show, we unveil the power of descriptive language to tantalize taste buds, strategic layout techniques to highlight high-profit items, and color theory to capture attention. Plus, learn why data analysis is crucial for optimizing your menu offerings and satisfying customer preferences. Whether you run an upscale restaurant or a fast-food joint, these proven strategies will help you maximize profits and create a memorable dining experience for your customers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your menu design and take your restaurant to new heights! Subscribe now for more valuable insights, and share your own menu design success stories in the comments below. Let's make some dough together and elevate your restaurant business to unprecedented levels of success! Download for FREE: 12 Genius Ways Chat GPT Can Transform Your Restaurant Business- FREE PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/12-ways-chatGPT-can-transform-your-restaurant-business Watch: Restaurant Owner Top Tips to Successfully Resolve Business Conflicts https://youtu.be/Qg7Q1D5vAQU Watch: Customer Service Secrets: Surpass Expectation | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/rMpjQn4XSSQ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
4/26/20246 minutes, 33 seconds
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218. 3 Key Elements of a Successful Restaurant Business

Download for FREE: Restaurant Business Plan | Free PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantBusinessPlan Watch: Opening a Restaurant: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid https://youtu.be/ffVyRNhF6cE Watch: Restaurant Business Plan | 3 Reasons Your Restaurant Needs It, plus a free PDF to get you started! https://youtu.be/5ix5P_tUomM 3 Key Elements of a Successful Restaurant Business Opening a restaurant is an adventure filled with excitement and challenges. But before you set sail, you need a map to navigate the treacherous waters of the food industry. That map? Your restaurant business plan. Today, we'll dive into the three non-negotiable elements that must be included in your business plan to captivate investors, secure financing, and pave the way for success. Let's get straight to the essence, no fluff, just the crucial components you need to focus on. **1. Market Analysis and Concept Clarity**: First up, your business plan must showcase a thorough market analysis and a clear, compelling restaurant concept. This means understanding your target demographic, the competition, and current market trends. A well-defined concept that aligns with your market analysis demonstrates to investors that you're not shooting in the dark; you know exactly who your customers are and how to outshine the competition. This section should answer why the market needs your restaurant and how you plan to meet that need uniquely. **2. Detailed Financial Projections**: The heart of your business plan lies in its financial projections. This section should include startup costs, projected income statements, cash flow estimates, and a break-even analysis. Realism is key here; overly optimistic projections can be a red flag for potential investors. These numbers show that you've crunched the data and understand not just the costs of starting your restaurant, but also the financial path to profitability. It’s crucial to justify your assumptions with industry benchmarks and your market analysis. **3. Marketing and Growth Strategy**: Finally, your business plan must outline a robust marketing and growth strategy. This isn't just about how you plan to attract customers initially but also how you intend to retain them and scale your business. Detail your pre-launch marketing plan, ongoing promotional tactics, customer loyalty programs, and any plans for future expansion. This section demonstrates your vision for not just launching a restaurant, but growing it into a thriving business. Your restaurant business plan is more than a document; it's a roadmap to success, a pitch to investors, and a guide for your entrepreneurial journey.  **Question of the Day**: Which of these three elements do you feel most confident about, and which one seems the most challenging? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Engaging with your feedback not only helps us tailor our content but also fosters a community of passionate entrepreneurs who learn and grow together. Remember to hit like and subscribe for more no-nonsense advice on making your restaurant dream a reality. Let's cook up some success together! LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
4/4/20246 minutes, 1 second
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217. Why Your Restaurant Needs a Business Plan | 3 reasons plus a free PDF to get you started

Download for FREE: Restaurant Business Plan | Free PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantBusinessPlan Watch: Opening a Restaurant: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid https://youtu.be/ffVyRNhF6cE Watch: AI Marketing: 12 Genius Ways ChatGPT Boosts Your Restaurant Business https://youtu.be/WAV4HkdO4a0 Why Your Restaurant Needs a Business Plan | 3 reasons plus a free PDF to get you started   Unlock the secrets to restaurant success with a solid business plan! In this episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into why a restaurant business plan is crucial for navigating the competitive landscape of the restaurant industry. From understanding market demographics to conducting thorough market and competitive analysis, we uncover the essential ingredients needed to craft a profitable strategy. Learn how to project financials accurately, identify potential challenges, and capitalize on opportunities for growth. Whether you're a seasoned owner looking to refine your approach or a newcomer eager to make your mark, this episode offers invaluable insights into strategic planning and management. Discover the importance of SWOT analysis, profitability tactics, and effective budgeting to steer your restaurant towards long-term success. Don't miss out on this recipe for success! Subscribe to Making Dough Show for more expert tips and strategies on mastering the art of making dough in the restaurant business. LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
3/28/20246 minutes, 12 seconds
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216. Opening a Restaurant: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Download for FREE: Restaurant Location Assessment Guide | Free pdf download https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantLocationAssessmentGuide Watch: 37 RESTAURANT SYSTEMS | Run a restaurant successfully  https://youtu.be/OAHE8zfFFNs Watch: AI Marketing: 12 Genius Ways ChatGPT Boosts Your Restaurant Business https://youtu.be/WAV4HkdO4a0 Opening a Restaurant: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid  Are you envisioning the grand opening of your own restaurant but feeling anxious about potential stumbling blocks along the way? Dive into the latest episode of the Making Dough Show where we delve deep into the intricacies of restaurant ownership. With a track record of managing six thriving restaurants and poised to open three more in the coming months, we intimately understand the fears and uncertainties that accompany this journey. Join us as we candidly share our experiences and offer invaluable insights to help you navigate the complexities of the restaurant industry. From meticulously planning budgets to strategically selecting the perfect location, we shed light on the common mistakes that can jeopardize your restaurant's success. One of the most significant blunders aspiring restaurateurs often make is underestimating the initial costs involved. Whether you're revamping a pre-existing space or starting from scratch, overlooking essential expenses like permits, equipment upgrades, and marketing efforts can lead to financial strain and setbacks. Moreover, the importance of choosing the right location cannot be overstated. It's not just about foot traffic or rental rates; factors like visibility, demographic appeal, and accessibility play pivotal roles in determining your restaurant's viability. Our comprehensive location scoring checklist, available for download, arms you with the tools to make informed decisions and avoid regrettable leases or unfavorable locales. Don't let uncertainty hold you back from realizing your culinary dreams. Tune in now to the Making Dough Show and embark on a journey towards restaurant success, armed with insider insights, practical advice, and the determination to make your mark in the world of hospitality. Subscribe today and join our community of passionate restaurateurs dedicated to making dough—both figuratively and literally! LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
3/21/20245 minutes, 53 seconds
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215. AI Marketing: 12 Genius Ways ChatGPT Boosts Your Restaurant Business

Download PDF for FREE: 12 Genius Ways ChatGPT Can Transform Your Restaurant Business https://mds.mykajabi.com/12-ways-chatGPT-can-transform-your-restaurant-business Watch: 37 RESTAURANT SYSTEMS | Run a restaurant successfully https://youtu.be/OAHE8zfFFNs Watch: The Ultimate TOAST Demo and Honest Review | Restaurant Owner Guide https://youtu.be/bcsiKtTa0TM AI Marketing: 12 Genius Ways ChatGPT Boosts Your Restaurant Business Join us on the Making Dough Show, where we explore the exciting possibilities of AI in restaurant management. In this episode, we uncover how ChatGPT can revolutionize your restaurant business. From crafting compelling email marketing campaigns to creating mouthwatering seasonal menus, we'll delve into 12 ingenious ways ChatGPT can transform your operations. Discover how ChatGPT simplifies social media content creation, inventory management, and competitor analysis, giving your restaurant a competitive edge. Learn how to analyze customer feedback, adapt to emerging culinary trends, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations using ChatGPT's powerful capabilities. Whether you're a seasoned restaurateur or just starting out, the Making Dough Show provides valuable insights and practical strategies to help your restaurant thrive in today's fast-paced world. Tune in now to unlock the full potential of AI and cook up success with us! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
3/14/20248 minutes, 34 seconds
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214. Feedback: The Key to Growth and Success | Tips for Restaurant Managers

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: 4 Roles of a RESTAURANT MANAGER | Guide to Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/RWy998r37oM Watch: Customer Service Secrets: Surpass Expectation | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/rMpjQn4XSSQ Feedback: The Key to Growth and Success | Tips for Restaurant Managers In this enlightening episode of Making Dough Show, we delve deep into the critical realm of feedback and its pivotal role in fostering growth and success. Join us as we uncover the intricacies of cultivating a robust feedback culture within leadership, exploring the profound impact of constructive criticism and its transformative power in driving professional development. As leaders, it's essential to understand the nuances of effective communication and embrace feedback as a catalyst for continuous improvement. From navigating performance evaluations to empowering team collaboration, we provide invaluable insights and strategies to enhance leadership skills and nurture employee engagement. Discover the art of feedback acceptance and how it fuels a growth mindset, propelling individuals and teams towards excellence. Gain practical advice on managing expectations, fostering open dialogue, and embracing feedback with grace and humility. Whether you're a seasoned manager, aspiring entrepreneur, or passionate team member, this episode offers indispensable guidance on navigating feedback dynamics, fostering a culture of trust and accountability, and unlocking the full potential of your team. Don't let your ego hinder your progress—embrace feedback as a cornerstone of success and embark on a journey of continuous learning and improvement. Join us as we explore the transformative power of feedback and pave the way for unparalleled growth and achievement. LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #RestaurantOwner #RestaurantMarketingTips
3/7/20244 minutes, 4 seconds
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213. 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: 3 Restaurant Managers Key Team Building Strategies https://youtu.be/j5IKDD3KVhw Watch: 4 Roles of a RESTAURANT MANAGER | Guide to Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/RWy998r37oM 5 Common Restaurant Complaints and How to Handle Them Like a Pro In this episode, we uncover the top 5 common complaints from our beloved customers and offer essential strategies to tackle them head-on. From addressing wait time woes to ensuring order accuracy, we leave no stone unturned in optimizing your restaurant's customer experience. Join us as we explore the importance of cleanliness standards, friendly service, and effective complaint resolution protocols. Learn how to enhance customer satisfaction, improve service excellence, and elevate your restaurant's operations to new heights. 🔍 Dive into the world of restaurant management with our comprehensive guide to handling customer concerns, implementing quality checkpoints, and enhancing staff training. Discover the secrets to transforming feedback into success and mastering the art of customer communication. If you're ready to take your restaurant to the next level, don't miss this episode! Subscribe now to stay updated on all our latest tips and insights for restaurant owners and managers. Let's turn complaints into commendations and make every dining experience extraordinary! 🍽️ Comment below to share your own restaurant complaints and join the conversation! And if you're listening on the podcast, we'd love to hear your feedback—leave us a review to let us know how we're doing. Thank you for tuning in, and we'll catch you in the next episode of Making Dough Show! 🍽️ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
2/29/202415 minutes, 39 seconds
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212. 3 Restaurant Managers Key Team Building Strategies

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: Creating the Perfect Restaurant Atmosphere: Tips and Tricks from a Restaurant Owner https://youtu.be/OlHu_ijTzMw Watch: Startup Vs Operating Costs: Unveiling the Truth about Starting a Restaurant https://youtu.be/3COoovdTxXU 3 Restaurant Manager Key Team Building Strategies In this latest episode of the Making Dough Show, we delve deep into the intricate art of team building, tailored specifically for restaurant managers seeking to enhance their leadership prowess. With the restaurant industry's dynamic demands, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team is not just advantageous but essential for sustained success. Join us as we unravel three pivotal strategies designed to empower managers in cultivating a robust and unified workforce. Firstly, we unpack the importance of conducting impactful performance reviews, shedding light on the transformative effects of providing timely and constructive feedback. From aligning team objectives to pinpointing areas for improvement, these reviews serve as a cornerstone for nurturing individual growth and organizational excellence. Learn how to navigate these sessions with finesse, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Next, we discuss the realm of engaging team building activities, exploring innovative approaches to strengthen bonds and ignite camaraderie among staff members. Discover the power of collaborative exercises, tailored to your restaurant's unique culture and dynamics, that not only foster teamwork but also injects renewed energy and enthusiasm into daily operations. Furthermore, we emphasize the significance of recognizing and celebrating the hard work of your team members. From frontline staff to managerial personnel, acknowledging contributions, big or small, cultivates a sense of value and appreciation that fuels motivation and loyalty. Gain insights into effective recognition strategies that go beyond mere acknowledgment, nurturing a culture of gratitude and empowerment. Throughout the episode, we underscore the pivotal role of leadership in setting the tone for a positive work environment. From fostering empathy and respect to enforcing company policies with fairness and compassion, effective leadership lays the groundwork for a cohesive and thriving team. Learn how to leverage communication and listening skills to understand the needs and aspirations of your team members, thereby fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. As a bonus, don't forget to avail yourself of our complimentary restaurant manager score sheet, a valuable tool for self-assessment and professional development. Share your insights and experiences in the comments below, and let's embark on a journey of growth and success together. Together, let's elevate the standards of restaurant management, one team at a time. Join us as we make dough and make a difference in the vibrant world of hospitality. LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Conducting Effective Team Performance Reviews 04:29 Bringing the Team Together 05:49 Recognizing and Rewarding Good Performance
2/26/20247 minutes, 59 seconds
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211. What is the Role of a Restaurant Manager | Guide to Restaurant Management

What is the Role of a Restaurant Manager | Guide to Restaurant Management Whether you're a seasoned restaurant owner, a budding entrepreneur exploring the role of a restaurant manager, or a consultant seeking insights into restaurant management, this episode of Making Dough Show is a must-watch. Gain valuable knowledge on conflict resolution, training plans, skill development, operational standards, cost control, budgeting, performance measurement, customer satisfaction, reputation management, continuous improvement, strategic planning, career growth, and the hospitality industry. Learn how to navigate the challenges of the restaurant industry with finesse and grace, and discover the strategies and techniques that will set you apart as a leader in the culinary world. Whether you're looking to enhance your existing skills or embark on a new career path in restaurant management, this episode provides actionable insights and practical advice to help you achieve your goals. So grab your score sheet, assess your strengths, and join the conversation on what it truly means to be a restaurant manager. Let's make some dough together and pave the way for success in the vibrant and ever-evolving world of hospitality. Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in Watch: How to Open a Restaurant with No Money: Starting a Restaurant from Scratch https://youtu.be/jWQ9yBNf9OI Watch: 5 Things Every Restaurant Manager Should Know | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/fYBRiDs7WvY LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
2/15/20248 minutes, 54 seconds
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210: How to Open a Restaurant with No Money: Starting a Restaurant from Scratch

How to Open a Restaurant with No Money: Starting a Restaurant from Scratch Are you dreaming of owning your own restaurant but feeling stuck due to a lack of funds? Fear not, as Making Dough Show is here to illuminate the path towards restaurant ownership even in the face of financial constraints. In this insightful episode, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies involved in launching a restaurant with minimal capital investment, catering to aspiring restaurateurs like Joseph who dare to dream big despite their financial limitations. Join us as we dissect the two primary avenues for restaurant establishment: building from the ground up or acquiring an existing establishment. We'll unravel the complexities and costs associated with both options, shedding light on the myriad considerations that can significantly impact your financial outlay. From the initial phases of securing a location and navigating the intricate web of permits and regulations to the crucial decision-making process involving equipment procurement and facility setup, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to demystify the restaurant ownership journey. Delve deeper into the realm of asset purchases, where we unveil insider tips on conducting thorough equipment appraisals to ensure optimal value extraction and mitigate the risk of unforeseen expenses down the line. Learn how to meticulously scrutinize financial records and assess the viability of potential acquisitions, armed with the knowledge of industry-standard valuation methodologies and the critical importance of due diligence in safeguarding your investment. But our journey doesn't end there. We equip you with indispensable strategies for crafting a robust marketing plan that can breathe new life into struggling establishments and catapult your venture to success. From harnessing the power of digital marketing channels to cultivating strategic partnerships within the local community, we empower you to navigate the competitive landscape of the restaurant industry with confidence and creativity. So whether you're a seasoned culinary enthusiast yearning to embark on a new entrepreneurial adventure or a seasoned industry professional seeking to breathe new life into an underperforming establishment, Making Dough Show is your trusted companion on the journey to restaurant ownership success. Join us as we unlock the secrets to realizing your restaurant dreams without breaking the bank, and remember to visit MakingDoughShow.com to submit your burning questions for future episodes. Your culinary destiny awaits – let's make it happen together! Watch: The Ultimate TOAST Demo and Honest Review | Restaurant Owner Guide https://youtu.be/bcsiKtTa0TM Watch: Startup Vs Operating Costs: Unveiling the Truth about Starting a Restaurant https://youtu.be/3COoovdTxXU LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​#restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
2/8/202418 minutes, 22 seconds
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209. Mastering Shift Leadership: 5 Etiquettes Every Manager Should Know | Restaurant Owner Tips

Mastering Shift Leadership: 5 Etiquettes Every Manager Should Know | Restaurant Owner Tips In this episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the crucial art of passing and receiving a shift in the restaurant business. We shared five fundamental etiquettes that often get overlooked but play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment. As a leader or manager, your reputation sets the tone for the entire shift. Explore the importance of being the leader who not only demands excellence but also exemplifies it, regardless of the circumstances. Learn why maintaining your standard is key to fostering a positive work environment. From defining your leadership reputation to effective communication, learn how to elevate your team's performance and create a seamless transition between shifts. Don't let poor shift handovers be the cause of stress for your team; implement these practical tips today! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resou... Watch: Customer Service Secrets: Surpass Expectation | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/rMpjQn4XSSQ Watch: The Secret to Boosting Holiday Profits in Restaurants https://youtu.be/mnQ6cd18qNM LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
12/14/202310 minutes, 53 seconds
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208. Mastering Customer Service: How to Exceed Expectations Even on Your Worst Day | Restaurant Owner Tips

Mastering Customer Service: How to Exceed Expectations Even on Your Worst Day | Restaurant Owner Tips Welcome to a transformative episode of Making Dough Show, where we unravel the secrets of mastering customer service in the face of personal challenges. In this enlightening discussion, we delve into the universal truth that everyone, even the best of us, has bad days. Join us as we explore the expectations placed upon us, whether we're working the kitchen or serving guests, and how those expectations shouldn't waver, even on our toughest days. Discover the art of maintaining a high standard of service, ensuring that every customer's experience is exceptional, no matter the circumstances. In this episode, we provide practical advice on navigating those challenging shifts. Learn the importance of active listening and empathizing with customers, turning your focus outward to create a positive environment. We share valuable tips on affirmations, not just for your own benefit but also for uplifting your team during rough seasons. We emphasize the significance of effective communication with managers and colleagues, creating a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. Moreover, we highlight the power of relying on scripts in customer interactions. Understand how sticking to a well-crafted script can help maintain professionalism and consistency, ensuring that your customers receive the outstanding service they deserve. Join us as we explore the building of character through challenging seasons, reminding ourselves that, with effective communication and a positive mindset, we can not only survive but thrive, exceeding our guests' expectations. Elevate your hospitality skills and watch the full episode now! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resou... Watch: Conflict and Friction in Business: A Success Philosophy | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/Qg7Q1D5vAQU Watch: Boost Profits: Mastering Restaurant Logistics During the Holidays! https://youtu.be/mnQ6cd18qNM LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
12/8/202311 minutes, 34 seconds
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207. Conflict and Friction in Business: A Success Philosophy | Restaurant Owner Tips

Conflict and Friction in Business: A Success Philosophy | Restaurant Owner Tips Join us in this insightful episode of Making Dough Show, where we delve into the nuances of business philosophy in the restaurant industry. In this episode, we share valuable experiences and discuss the importance of having a clear perspective to navigate challenges. Learn about different business philosophies, including the "growing lean" approach, and gain insights into managing chaos, embracing imperfection, and constantly improving. Whether you're a restaurant owner, manager, or simply interested in the business world, this episode offers practical wisdom for success. Subscribe for more insights into the dynamic world of making dough in the restaurant business! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resou... Watch: Weather-Proof Your Restaurant Business: Logistics Tips During Holidays https://youtu.be/fEGxMlPoCqk Watch: 3 Power Skills Every Restaurant Owner MUST Master | Guide to Opening a Restaurant https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/30/20239 minutes, 18 seconds
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206. Weather-Proof Your Restaurant Business: Logistics Tips During Holidays

Welcome back to another episode of Making Dough Show, your go-to guide for thriving in the restaurant business! As we gear up for the winter season, we've compiled 9 indispensable tips for restaurant owners and managers to conquer the unique challenges that cold weather brings.  First and foremost, we emphasize the importance of proactive weather monitoring using professional apps to stay ahead of storms and make informed decisions. Safety is our priority, striking a balance between keeping our team and customers safe while maintaining business operations. In this episode, we delve into the critical role of communication, whether it's updating social media, sending emails, or even using signage to keep everyone in the loop. Flexibility in staffing is crucial during unpredictable weather, and we provide insights into understanding your team's commuting challenges and fostering a collaborative approach. As the season sees a shift towards delivery and takeout, we discuss strategies to ensure smooth operations and maintain optimal delivery times. Coordinating with suppliers becomes paramount, considering the impact of weather on inventory, and having backup suppliers ready in case of unforeseen disruptions. Finally, we explore the cozy side of winter hospitality – from warm beverages to hearty dishes, creating a delightful experience for your customers despite the weather. Don't let winter freeze your business – implement these tips now and ensure a thriving quarter of sales. Like, subscribe, and join us in making dough this winter season!  WATCH:  FREE training all about Decoding the Restaurant Startup Cost if you are planning on opening a restaurant in the next 36 months: https://www.mattengasu.com/startupcost Watch: Boost Profits: Mastering Restaurant Logistics During the Holidays! https://youtu.be/mnQ6cd18qNM Watch: 3 Power Skills Every Restaurant Owner MUST Master | Guide to Opening a Restaurant https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/24/202311 minutes, 39 seconds
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205. 9 Restaurant Holiday Logistics Tips: Guide for a Profitable Festive Season

Decoding the Restaurant Startup Cost Training: https://www.mattengasu.com/startupcost 9 Restaurant Holiday Logistics Tips: Guide for a Profitable Festive Season In this episode of Making Dough Show, we're exploring the intricate dynamics of holiday logistics within the restaurant business, presenting 9 expert tips to ensure a successful and stress-free festive season. As Q4 approaches, a pivotal period for the industry, these insights aim to empower restaurant owners with practical strategies. The first crucial step is making decisions about your holiday operating days and hours. Whether you're closing on specific days or reducing hours, clear communication is key. Digital communication follows suit, emphasizing the importance of updating your website, social media, third-party platforms, and mapping services to inform customers about your holiday schedule. Online orders can be a potential source of mishaps if not managed properly. Ensure your POS system reflects accurate holiday hours to prevent order confusion and complications. Team availability is another significant aspect, requiring a well-planned meeting to communicate and distribute responsibilities during the holiday season. Food order logistics take center stage to avoid overstock and waste during closures. Emergency contacts become essential for unforeseen issues, especially during the holidays, ensuring you have a list of reliable contacts for equipment repairs and crisis management. Planning for the post-holiday period is equally critical, with considerations for new menu offerings, marketing campaigns, and events to keep the momentum going into Q1. Amid the holiday hustle, crisis management and contingency planning become paramount, allowing restaurant owners to navigate unforeseen challenges with resilience. Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's foster a community of informed restaurateurs. Join us in making this holiday season not just successful but also an opportunity for growth and leadership. Hit play now and let's make some dough together! WATCH: FREE training all about Decoding the Restaurant Startup Cost if you are planning on opening a restaurant in the next 36 months: https://www.mattengasu.com/startupcost Watch: How To Start A Restaurant: Comparing Startup Vs Operating Costs https://youtu.be/3COoovdTxXU Watch: 3 Power Skills Every Restaurant Owner MUST Master | Guide to Opening a Restaurant https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/16/20238 minutes, 28 seconds
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204. RESTAURANT Startup Cost vs Operating Cost | Guide to Opening a Restaurant

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Making Dough Show, where we delve into the critical aspects of the restaurant business. In today's discussion, we focus on the pivotal distinction between startup costs and operating costs, providing invaluable insights for prospective restaurant owners. Startup costs, encompassing everything from permits to equipment, are dissected in detail. Gain practical knowledge from our experiences, having successfully launched restaurants with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, particularly in the vibrant state of Texas. The startup cost breakdown includes rent deposits, interior design, kitchen equipment, initial inventory, licenses, permits, and the non-negotiable need for a website. Transitioning to operating costs, we emphasize their significance in day-to-day business operations. Learn the art of managing variable and fixed costs, with a focus on controlling labor expenses and navigating through ongoing financial commitments such as rent, utilities, salaries, and more. The importance of weekly meetings and data-driven decision-making is underscored, offering practical strategies to ensure long-term financial viability. Explore our free training, linked below, conducted by our seasoned expert, Matt, as he delves into the intricacies of startup and operating costs. Share your thoughts in the comments section – How do you approach budgeting for these costs in the restaurant industry? Your insights contribute to fostering a community of informed and successful restaurateurs. Let's elevate your understanding of restaurant economics together – hit play now and take off on a journey to financial mastery in the restaurant business! WATCH:  FREE training all about Decoding the Restaurant Startup Cost if you are planning on opening a restaurant in the next 36 months: https://www.mattengasu.com/startupcost Watch:3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/10/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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203. 3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant

Welcome to Making Dough Show, your ultimate resource for mastering the art of restaurant success! In this episode, we uncover the critical skills every restaurant owner must possess. From honing inventory mastery to mastering vendor negotiations and ensuring meticulous HR compliance, we've got you covered. Discover the secrets to efficient inventory management, where understanding costs and implementing uncounted systems can transform your restaurant's financial health. Learn the art of vendor negotiations, saving your business substantial costs and fostering lasting supplier relationships. Dive into the intricacies of HR compliance, exploring compliant hiring practices and disciplinary actions, safeguarding your restaurant from potential legal challenges. Explore menu engineering techniques, optimizing your menu for both customer satisfaction and profitability. Delve into operational efficiency strategies, streamlining workflows and enhancing customer service for a seamless dining experience. Join us on this transformative journey towards restaurant success and equip yourself with essential skills. Let's elevate your restaurant business together! Subscribe now and stay tuned for more invaluable insights. Ready to be informed and inspired? Sign up for this essential webinar for aspiring restaurant owners looking to open within 12-36 months. This is a 100% FREE Training Offer:  Decoding the Restaurant Startup Cost Training: https://www.mattengasu.com/startupcost Download this FREE PDF File: Is Being a Restaurant Owner Right for Me https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fBZAVHcsPlFKh9doGXoePDrD5I07XyfD/view?usp=sharing Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 REASONS WHY RESTAURANTS FAIL | Tips for Restaurant Growth and Success https://youtu.be/ZTjMMuI95xg Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/8/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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202. 5 REASONS WHY RESTAURANTS FAIL | Tips for Restaurant Growth and Success

Welcome to a new episode of Making Dough Show, where we uncover the secrets to restaurant success! In this episode, we address the five critical reasons restaurants often fail and provide actionable insights to help you thrive in the competitive culinary world. Join us as we explore the importance of operational efficiency, effective marketing strategies, capital management, navigating fierce competition, and choosing the ideal location for your restaurant. Learn the essential operational skills necessary to manage your restaurant seamlessly, from handling vendors to nurturing your team. Discover the power of digital marketing, leveraging social media and email campaigns to boost your restaurant's visibility and customer engagement. Understand the financial nuances, ensuring your restaurant remains financially stable and profitable. We also shed light on the challenges posed by fierce competition and offer strategies to make your restaurant stand out. Plus, gain valuable tips on selecting the perfect location to maximize foot traffic and attract your target audience. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with these tips for restaurant growth and success. We hope that the insights and expertise shared in this episode will provide essential guidance to kickstart your restaurant business journey. Subscribe now, explore the free training resources below, and let's turn your culinary dreams into a thriving reality! Download for FREE: "Your Restaurant Dream vs. Reality" : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fBZAVHcsPlFKh9doGXoePDrD5I07XyfD/view?usp=sharing Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Maximize Restaurant Holiday Sales: Seasonal Strategies for Restaurants Sales https://youtu.be/qnUD8Zl2qng Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
11/6/20238 minutes, 10 seconds
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201. Maximize Holiday Sales: Understanding Customer Psychology and Seasonal Strategies for Restaurants

Discover the secrets behind customer psychology during the festive season in this episode of Making Dough Show. In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind customer psychology during the festive period and share practical tips to elevate your restaurant's offerings. From creating emotional connections through nostalgic experiences to crafting seasonal specials and considering dietary preferences, we've got you covered. Learn how to influence your customers' choices, revamp your catering menu, offer value, and create immersive dining experiences. Plus, discover the importance of staying culturally relevant to maximize your sales potential. Don't miss out on these game-changing strategies to crush your Q4 sales targets! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Restaurant Staffing Challenges During Holidays: 7 Tips for Restaurant Ownershttps://youtu.be/0fg8PQglopo Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​#makingdoughshow
11/2/20239 minutes, 49 seconds
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200. BE SEEN: 5 Tips On How to be Seen and Building your Brand as a Restaurant Owner

In this podcast episode of Making Dough Show, we explore the significance of being seen and known in the restaurant industry. We discuss the book "Be Seen" by Jen Gottlieb and its influence on prioritizing visibility. The narrative shares experiences that illustrate how a conscious decision to embrace visibility can lead to valuable opportunities. We emphasize the importance of connecting with customers, vendors, and influencers and contributing to the community. Social media is highlighted as a powerful tool for achieving visibility, and the responsibility of business owners in building a recognizable brand is underscored. We are challenging you to grab a copy of Jen's book and take small, daily steps toward being seen in the restaurant business.
10/31/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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199. Mastering Holiday Staffing Challenges: 7 Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners and Restaurant Managers

Welcome to another episode of the Making Dough Show, where we delve into the intricacies of the restaurant business during the holiday season. With the arrival of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year's, managing holiday staffing challenges becomes paramount. In this episode, we share valuable staffing tips to help you navigate the unique demands of the holiday season in the restaurant business. We discuss holiday staffing needs, cross-training, flexible scheduling, the importance of over-communication, and leveraging technology to streamline your operations. We also highlight the significance of creating a buffer for unexpected events. Join us in preparing for a successful holiday season in the restaurant industry. Whether you're a restaurant owner or part of the restaurant management team, these insights are tailored to ensure the success of your holiday operations. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if you find this episode helpful. Let's make the upcoming holiday season a prosperous one for your restaurant. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 TIPS to Mastering Serving Food Consistency | Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/Rb7xqGiY3uI Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/26/20239 minutes, 59 seconds
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198. 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager

In this latest episode of Making Dough Show, I share 10 tips for new managers in the restaurant industry. Whether you're starting a new management position or transferring to a different location, these tips will help you navigate the challenges of being a new manager. I discuss the importance of setting expectations, building relationships with your team, and empowering them through knowledge. I also emphasize the value of harnessing collective insights and casting a vision for your team. By implementing these tips, you can become an effective and successful new manager. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 TIPS to Mastering Serving Food Consistency | Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/Rb7xqGiY3uI Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/12/202314 minutes, 56 seconds
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197. 5 TIPS to Mastering Serving Food Consistency | Restaurant Manager

In this new episode of Making Dough Show, I discuss the importance of consistency in the food industry, specifically focusing on how to ensure consistent food quality throughout multiple restaurants and shifts. I share five tips that can help you achieve food consistency, including the need for training, portion control, standardized recipes, and visual aids. By emphasizing these key points and implementing them in your restaurant, you can provide your customers with a consistently excellent dining experience. Watch the video to learn more and take action to improve your food consistency today! How leading by example and demonstrating your dedication can inspire your team and create a positive work environment. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Thriving in the Local Market | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/87q-YlLgVi0?si=493ey2qYZQQ3rJZz Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/5/20239 minutes, 48 seconds
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196. ADD Vegan/ Dairy Free Options to Your Restaurant Menu

Should you add Vegan options to your restaurant menu? Why and what are the best practices? In this video, we discuss the importance of offering vegan toppings and vegan options in our pizza business. While some may question the need for catering to the vegan community, we believe that customer satisfaction and meeting their dietary needs should be a top priority. Join our team's conversation as we explore the reasons behind this decision and the positive impact it can have on our business. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Thriving in the Local Market | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/87q-YlLgVi0 Watch: When to NOT Listen to Restaurant Staff: Leadership Strategies https://youtu.be/OzftnkAuVJo Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​#restaurant​#restaurantmanagement​#restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​
7/6/20236 minutes, 45 seconds
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195. Grow Your Business Locally | Proactive Strategies for Local Business Owners

As active members of the chamber of commerce and passionate entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the importance of taking action to ensure the growth and prosperity of our businesses. Join us as we discuss effective tactics to boost your business and make a lasting impact in your community. In this episode of Making Dough Show, we recount a conversation with a fellow restaurant owner and shed light on the significance of proactive efforts in driving success. It's not enough to simply hope for things to improve; you need to actively pursue growth opportunities. We share personal experiences and practical steps you can take to elevate your business, especially during the summer season. From engaging with potential customers on the streets to offering free samples and building relationships with local businesses, we emphasize the power of personal connections. Discover how leading by example and demonstrating your dedication can inspire your team and create a positive work environment. Don't rely solely on expensive marketing tactics or wishful thinking. Instead, implement actionable strategies that won't break the bank. We believe in the importance of taking initiative and going the extra mile to make your business thrive. Join us as we delve into these valuable insights and encourage you to embrace a proactive mindset for long-term success. Let's make this summer your most prosperous season yet! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to Transform Conflict into Solutions: Leadership Strategies https://youtu.be/OzftnkAuVJo Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/29/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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194. How to Transform Conflict into Solutions: Leadership Strategies

In this new episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the dilemma of wanting to be a good listener in a leadership role, only to realize that constantly hearing problems may not be the best approach. Join us as we explore a business environment where team members believe they're being valuable by bringing problems to their leader's attention, unaware that it's not the key to success. Discover the importance of shifting the focus from problems to solutions and empowering your team to think critically. Are you a good listener of problems? Share your thoughts and let's start a conversation! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg Watch: Get Your RESTAURANT Featured on Local TV Stations | Restaurant Marketing https://youtu.be/gn49yz9w0aA Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/23/20233 minutes, 31 seconds
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193. RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management

Are you struggling with employee attendance and managing shift coverage? Watch this new episode of Making Dough Show and learn effective strategies for dealing with workplace challenges such as last-minute call-outs, no-call no-show situations, and maintaining accountability in the workplace. Discover valuable insights on employee scheduling, team communication, and documentation of policies to create a reliable and cooperative workforce. From streamlining time-off requests to empowering organizations, this video offers practical tips and solutions to enhance your managerial responsibilities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to optimize your workplace productivity and ensure smooth operations. Subscribe now for more valuable content on employee management and organizational success! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Watch: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/16/202311 minutes, 1 second
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192. EARN the RESPECT of your Staff | Restaurant Manager Tips

In this new episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the notion that respect is earned, but it's not always the whole story. As a business owner or manager, you may find yourself in situations where you feel that others are not giving you the respect you deserve. However, it's important to understand that respect goes beyond just earning it from others. Self-respect plays a vital role in creating a positive and respectful work environment. Join us as we explore the significance of self-respect and its impact on earning respect from others. Discover how self-reflection and personal growth can help you become a respected leader. Effective communication is another crucial aspect we delve into. It's not just about what you say, but how you say it. We provide insights on how to communicate with your team in a way that motivates and inspires them to fulfill their responsibilities. Learn how to lead with gratitude, sugarcoat your instructions, and emphasize the value of your team's contributions. By mastering the art of meaningful communication, you can foster a culture of respect and collaboration within your organization. Additionally, we address the significance of providing perspective to your team. As a business owner, you have a broader vision for the company's future. However, your team members may not always see the bigger picture. We share strategies on how to communicate the "why" behind certain tasks and help them understand the meaning and purpose of their work. By giving them a wider perspective, you can foster respect, engagement, and alignment within the team. Join us in this video as we navigate the complexities of respect in the workplace and provide valuable insights to create a culture of mutual respect, growth, and success. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Watch: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/6/202310 minutes, 36 seconds
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191. How to FIRE a Customer Nicely | Restaurant Customer Service

In this thought-provoking episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the challenging decision of firing a customer in the restaurant industry. As a seasoned restaurant owner, I recount my recent experience of having to let go of a customer and provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to handle such delicate situations. In the fast-paced world of food service, we process thousands of orders each week, serving a diverse range of customers. However, occasionally, we encounter individuals who may not align with our values or misuse our systems. In this candid discussion, I share the details of a recent incident where we had to make the difficult decision to part ways with a customer. From the initial identification of the issue to conducting thorough investigations, I emphasize the importance of approaching customer challenges with an open mind and giving them the benefit of the doubt. By sharing my own experiences and the lessons learned, I offer guidance on how to navigate these sensitive situations while preserving both customer dignity and the integrity of your business. One key aspect we address is the need to know and uphold your business's standards and values. In an industry where people may try to take advantage, it's crucial to set boundaries and protect your business's sustainability. I discuss how vulnerabilities in our discount and promo code system led to the exploitation by this particular customer, and the steps we took to rectify the situation. By sharing this personal experience, I hope to inspire fellow restaurant owners, managers, and entrepreneurs to navigate customer challenges with confidence and integrity. Join the conversation by leaving your own thoughts and experiences in the comments section. Let's create a supportive community where we can learn from one another's stories and grow together. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Get Your RESTAURANT Featured on Local TV Stations | Restaurant Marketing https://youtu.be/gn49yz9w0aA Watch: 7 Strategies for Staying Ahead in the Restaurant Industry | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/zyY7lGw91Rs Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/1/202310 minutes, 13 seconds
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190. Get Your RESTAURANT Featured on Local TV Stations

In this episode of the Making Dough Show, I share my experience of being featured on a local TV segment as a restaurant owner. Join me as I discuss the importance of making attempts to get on TV, being prepared for the opportunity, and embracing discomfort for personal growth. I also highlight the significance of branding and investing in your restaurant's image. Learn from my reflections and get inspired to take the leap to showcase your food and business on local television! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 3 RESTAURANT OWNER Blind Spots | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/3Srl6EycAAk Watch: Marketing Magic: Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Restaurant Sales https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/29/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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189. 3 RESTAURANT OWNER Blind Spots | Restaurant Owner Tips

Are you aware of your blind spots as a business owner? In this episode of the Making Dough Show, we delve into the critical topic of identifying blind spots in your restaurant business which is often overlooked. Cash management, product management, and discounts/promo codes can all become vulnerable areas if not properly addressed. Join us as we discuss these blind spots and share practical strategies to identify and address them. Learn how to implement checks and balances, record keeping, and tracking systems to safeguard your restaurant's profitability. Don't miss out these restaurant owner tips on valuable insights that can help you strengthen your business. Subscribe now and leave a review to stay updated on the latest episodes! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 7 Strategies for Staying Ahead in the Restaurant Industry | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/zyY7lGw91Rs Watch: Why Background Checks Are Crucial in Hiring | 3 Lessons Learned from a "Sex Offender Staff" Case https://youtu.be/9iESp_XDUfo Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/25/20238 minutes, 13 seconds
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188. Staying Ahead in the Restaurant Industry: Strategies for Success | Restaurant Management

In today's episode of Making Dough Show, we discuss an important topic that affects restaurant owners everywhere: the impact of government funding and competition in the market. We've observed a significant increase in new restaurant openings, driven by the injection of funds such as PPP and ERTC money. This influx of capital has led to expansions and fierce competition in various neighborhoods and markets. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to evaluate how these developments affect your business and what actions you should take to stay ahead. We invite you to join the conversation by sharing your experiences and thoughts on this matter. Have you witnessed heavy expansion in your local market? How did you utilize the government funds you received? Are you investing strategically to protect your business from competitors? Remember, as Mark Cuban famously said, "Someone is working twenty-four seven to take it all away from you." The restaurant industry is highly competitive, and being proactive and aggressive is key to securing your market share. Creating content for your restaurant is another powerful tool to differentiate yourself and combat obscurity. Even if you're short on time, producing even mediocre content is better than none at all. We'll explore the importance of leveraging your unique point of view and engaging with your audience through videos, podcasts, and more. Let's discuss how you can make a lasting impact and connect with your customers. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these topics. Leave a comment on our YouTube video or podcast review, and let's engage in a conversation about the challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry. Together, we can overcome obstacles, make some dough, and thrive in this competitive landscape. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: STREAMLINE Your Restaurant Operations | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/x54UJWtgywQ Watch: Why Background Checks Are Crucial in Hiring | 3 Lessons Learned from a "Sex Offender Staff" Case https://youtu.be/9iESp_XDUfo Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/23/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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187. The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Restaurant Operations | Restaurant Management

In this episode of Making Dough Show, we explore the importance of streamlining restaurant operations. As a fellow restaurant owner, I understand the passion and dedication required in this industry. Success comes from continuous improvement, not quick fixes. Streamlining your restaurant is a continuous process, a journey that requires patience and perseverance. It's essential to break free from the notion that there's a quick fix or a magic solution. Success in this field is built through incremental improvements in every aspect of your business.Crafting a clear vision is the first step, allowing you to define your destination. Prioritization is key amidst daily chaos, focusing on tasks with the most impact. Embracing challenges as opportunities and implementing systems to avoid repetition is crucial. Seek inspiration from successful establishments like Chick-fil-A and connect with peers to share your vision. Let your unique identity shine and make a positive impact on your community through exceptional service! Tune in and learn more on how we reach our goals with this restaurant management tip! _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Raising the Bar for Your Restaurant: How an Inspection Form Can Elevate Your Business https://youtu.be/ECIWozl1gmc Watch: Marketing Magic: How to Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk  Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
5/18/20238 minutes, 40 seconds
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186. 3 Lessons Learned from Hiring and Firing a Sex Offender | Restaurant Owner Life

In this episode of Making Dough Show, we share another shocking and embarrassing story from one of our restaurants, emphasizing the importance of caution and conducting background checks when hiring. The story revolves around a staff member we will call “John”, who had a parole officer and was revealed to be a sex offender, leading to his dismissal. The incident took us by surprise as we had no knowledge of John's criminal background during his two months of employment. The situation was further complicated by miscommunication, as the manager initially stated that the parole officer wanted John to quit without disclosing the actual reason. From this experience, we learned three valuable lessons: the world can be unpredictable, appearances can be deceptive, and thorough background checks are crucial, especially when hiring individuals who may interact with vulnerable groups. By sharing this story, we aim to help others avoid similar predicaments and learn from our mistakes. Conducting background checks is essential, and there are numerous services available to assist in this process, particularly when hiring managers or leaders. ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to Build a Strong Management Team Using Accountability Charts | Restaurant Owner Tips  https://youtu.be/5ZrcKSmXXOQ Watch: Restaurant Staff Thief Caught and 4 Lessons Learned https://youtu.be/kQz2EQBmJ1A Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
5/15/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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185. From Chaos to Order: Building a Strong Management Team with an Accountability Chart

Are you struggling with team accountability in your restaurant? In this episode of Making Dough Show,  we delve into the importance of having a clear accountability chart for your management team. Without a defined structure, confusion and friction can arise, leading to tasks left undone and disagreements among team members. By implementing an accountability chart, you can assign roles, responsibilities, and clear lines of accountability. In this video, we share our own accountability chart as an example, which includes sections such as Texas hospitality, training, policies and procedures, people, goods, and systems. Texas hospitality is crucial for providing a positive guest experience, so having a manager or lead responsible for ensuring smiling service, accuracy, and addressing customer concerns is essential. By having someone accountable for these aspects at the store level, it relieves the burden on the owner and fosters a more efficient and effective management system. Join us as we discuss the importance of an accountability chart and guide you through creating your own. Say goodbye to confusion and friction within your team and establish a solid management system that brings clarity and accountability. Watch now and take your restaurant's operations to the next level! _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Restaurant Staff Thief Caught and 4 Lessons Learned https://youtu.be/kQz2EQBmJ1A Watch: Raising the Bar for Your Restaurant: How an Inspection Form Can Elevate Your Business https://youtu.be/ECIWozl1gmc  Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
5/12/202310 minutes, 44 seconds
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184. Restaurant Staff Thief Caught and Lessons Learned

In this episode of Making Dough Show, we share an embarrassing story of how one of our team members stole from us and sold our gift vouchers for his own profit. We also reveal how we discovered the theft and the lessons we learned from this experience. By watching this video, you'll learn how to protect your business from theft and fraud, and why it's important to communicate the true cost of running your business to your team members. Don't be naive, but also don't be too paranoid. Find the right balance and protect your business and your hard-earned money. Watch now and learn from our mistakes! _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Raising the Bar for Your Restaurant: How an Inspection Form Can Elevate Your Business https://youtu.be/ECIWozl1gmc Watch: Marketing Magic: How to Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk  Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
5/8/20239 minutes, 38 seconds
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183. Raising the Bar for Your Restaurant: How an Inspection Form Can Elevate Your Business

Welcome to the latest episode of the Making Dough Show! In this episode, we will discuss a crucial aspect of the restaurant industry that often gets overlooked: the importance of having a restaurant inspection form in place. If you're a restaurant owner or manager, you know how challenging it can be to maintain consistency in your operations and ensure that your team is meeting your standards for cleanliness, safety, and health. In this episode, we will explore how having an inspection form that is based on the core value of "Texas Hospitality" can serve as a powerful tool for improving the performance of your managers and team members. We will discuss how this form can help you achieve accountability and objectivity in your operations and how it can ultimately lead to the growth of your business. So if you're ready to take your restaurant to the next level, make sure to tune in and learn how a restaurant inspection form can help you achieve your goals! _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Creating the Perfect Restaurant Atmosphere: Tips and Tricks from a Restaurant Ownerhttps://youtu.be/OlHu_ijTzMw  Watch: Marketing Magic: How to Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk  Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
5/4/202311 minutes, 28 seconds
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182. Creating the Perfect Restaurant Atmosphere: Tips and Tricks from a Restaurant Owner

Welcome to this episode of the Making Dough Show! In this video, we'll be discussing the crucial topic of restaurant atmosphere. As a fellow restaurant owner, I understand that customers visit our restaurants not just for the food but also for the ambiance and overall experience. So, I'm excited to share my insights on how to create the perfect atmosphere by considering how you want your customers to feel, removing outdated decor, and being intentional about your restaurant's message. Join me as we explore these essential elements and learn how to make your restaurant unforgettable! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more valuable content. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Watch this BEFORE Franchising or Buying a Franchise! https://youtu.be/Em-NbseBNmk Watch: Marketing Magic: How to Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
4/20/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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182. Marketing Magic: Harnessing the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results

In this episode of Making Dough Show, we're diving into the power of customer reviews as a marketing tactic. As the saying goes, "stupid reviews matter" - and we're here to show you why. By leveraging the feedback and opinions of your happy customers, you can drive more sales and grow your business without spending a dime on traditional advertising. We'll share real-world examples of how customer reviews have helped businesses like yours succeed, as well as practical tips and strategies for encouraging and managing customer feedback. Don't miss this valuable insight into one of the most effective marketing techniques out there - tune in now! _____________________________________________________________ Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Effective Tips to handle the STRESS of a NEW Job | Restaurant Owner Advice https://youtu.be/gMg92pSUiDg Watch: How to Become a General Restaurant Manager? | Tips to get promoted at workhttps://youtu.be/ADVbye6xEP8 Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA#restaurant#restaurantmanagement#restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager#makingdoughshow
4/13/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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181. How to manage team conflict effectively | 3 Top Restaurant Manager Tips

While conflict is detrimental to any kind of business, it is very much normal. As a business owner, how do you handle conflicts between your managers and team members? How effective are your ways? In this episode of Making Dough Show, I will provide top tips that we apply to all of our stores which help us a lot not only on how to resolve conflict but how to even avoid it from arising at the workplace. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Restaurant Business Success Tips  | How to run a Successful Restaurant https://youtu.be/lCcxPAigL7E Watch: How to motivate an introvert employee | 3 Customer Service Tips for Introverts  https://youtu.be/sRGoErJWZtw Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #business #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
2/23/20238 minutes, 37 seconds
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179. My word of the year | How to pick your word of the year?

How do you pick your word of the year? Why is it important to have one? Watch this short video as to how choosing my word of the year played a vital role in setting our goals and how this word/s equipped us in achieving these goals every year. Sounds like a very simple task, right? But once done properly and eagerly, your one little word of the year can be your greatest weapon. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Effective Tips to handle the STRESS of a NEW Job | Restaurant Owner Advice https://youtu.be/gMg92pSUiDg Watch: Restaurant LABOR Shortage TIPS |  Restaurant Owner's Advice https://youtu.be/72gVCrLtS5I Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #business #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
2/16/20239 minutes, 11 seconds
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180. 4 Ways to Manage Team Performance | Top Performance Management System Tips

In the business world, the best asset is its people. If you have good people, everything else will follow. What are your ways in managing your team’s performance? How do you conduct such? How effective are they? In this episode of Making Dough Show, I will enumerate 4 tips which are applicable not only to the restaurant industry but to all types of business which are running through human resources. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to Control Using Cell Phone at Work Effectively | Restaurant Owner Advice https://youtu.be/_bAHsX3esEs Watch: WHY Good Employees quit | Restaurant Manager Tips  https://youtu.be/9fPKz8zgziw Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #business #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
2/9/202312 minutes, 9 seconds
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178. 3 Effective Ways to Boost Employee Morale | Leadership Top Tips

As a business owner, a manager or whatever position you may be in the industry, keeping your team’s morale is quite a challenge. How do you cheer your people up especially when everything is crashing and burning? Here are 3 simple yet very effective ways to boost employee morale and motivation. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Watch: Creating an Employee Experience Roadmap l What the Expert Says? https://youtu.be/xhvi230IMRc Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #business #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
1/27/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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177. Creating a GRAND Vision for your Restaurant l A Professional StandPoint

In this episode of the Making Dough Show, we invited a professional chef/ restaurateur- Natalia Levey. She is a co-owner of Speaks Clam Bar, Kojo, and Central Park St. Pete and has been in the restaurant industry since 2001. She is the founder of "Hi Hospitality Group," an award-winning entrepreneur, and author of "Cravings Boss," a wellness advocate. We talked about different challenges in our restaurant industry, especially during challenging times like the pandemic brought by Covid. She shared brilliant ideas for infusing the culture of wellness and well-being in managing priorities and handling stress in the industry, thus creating a strategic vision for it. We hope that in this interview, we inspired you to pursue your passion and dedication toward our restaurant industry and continue to achieve that grand vision of yours! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Get to know more about Natalia by visiting her website : https://www.natalialevey.com/ Watch: 5 Tips to RECESSION Proof your RESTAURANT | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/MR8OasNe8TQ Watch: 3 Restaurant Manager Secrets to SUCCESS | Restaurant Manager Training https://youtu.be/AqumLhwgcSQ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
12/15/202226 minutes, 41 seconds
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176. Creating an Employee Experience Roadmap l What the Expert Says?

To care for our people is considered on top of all things we do in our business. Employee experience is a priority but many are being misdirected in handling such. In this episode of the Making Dough Show, we invited Anastasia Vladychynska, an expert in the field of Customer Experience Management. She is the founder of Vladychynska, a training and consulting company that helps national and multinational organizations dramatically improve their internal and external customer service. She worked with large companies such as McDonalds and Kenzo. This interview will guide us in creating an employee experience roadmap based on what the expert says and not based on hearsays. It is a pinpoint not only for restaurant industries but for all businesses whose main factor is their employees. A lot of insightful learnings and thoughts in handling your employees, assessing employee experience, employee development stages and other factors has been shared in the discussion. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources To know more about our special guest, Anastasia, visit her website: https://vladychynska.com/en Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Watch: 3 Restaurant Manager Secrets to SUCCESS | Restaurant Manager https://youtu.be/AqumLhwgcSQ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
12/8/202225 minutes, 47 seconds
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175. Watch this BEFORE Franchising or Buying a Franchise!

In this episode of Making Dough Show, we invited a special guest to explain the fundamentals of franchising your business. When is the right time to franchise? What are the criteria, strategies and procedures you need to take? Our guest, Stacey Marmolejo is the creator of Franchise Prep Academy which provides unbiased courses for entrepreneurs to learn all they need to know to buy a franchise business or transform a current business into a franchise. After 25 years of climbing the corporate ladder, Stacey gave up a prestigious Senior Vice President position with a national firm to purchase a start-up franchise. 16 years later, as one of the Top 10% of franchisees, she successfully sold her franchise business and now dedicates her time to helping others who want to pursue a similar path to career success and life happiness. In addition to her courses, Stacey volunteers her time mentoring military veterans interested in entrepreneurship. She has been featured in Veteran on the Move,  Entrepreneurs United, Management Blueprint, Franchise Times, CBS, Fox News, Authority magazine, Buzzfeed, Thrive Global and Yahoo Finance! We hope that in this 30-minute video, we are able to serve you in the proper path when you take the next level of franchising your business or buying a franchise! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Restaurant Business Success Tips  | How to run a Successful Restaurant https://youtu.be/lCcxPAigL7E Watch: 5 Restaurant Partnership Advice You Need To Know | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/HDeXS5ZXdcM You can also check more on Stacey on these links: https://www.staceymarmolejo.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceymarmolejo/ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
11/24/202232 minutes, 31 seconds
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174. How to deal with ANGRY and RUDE customers | Customer Service Training

How to deal with angry and rude customers? One out of every few hundred customers is not nice at times. They can be rude for different causes. Some are reasonable, and some are not. However, when our job is to deliver the utmost customer service, we can't avoid dealing with angry or rude individuals occasionally. How we respond can make a big difference! Are we losing customers or still making them satisfied? Watch this video and apply these customer service training tips when dealing with difficult customers in your restaurant or any business! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How To Write an Incident Report Effectively | Restaurant Management Training https://youtu.be/-Rap9MUVegw Watch: 5 Effective Tips to handle the STRESS of a NEW Job | Restaurant Owner Advice https://youtu.be/gMg92pSUiDg Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/3/202214 minutes, 17 seconds
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173. How To Write an Incident Report Effectively | Restaurant Management Training

How to write an incident report effectively? It is critical to report incidents as they occur in the workplace. Reporting is necessary to record what happened and to identify potential workplace issues. This way, we can avoid them from happening again. Your business’s incident report form should make it painless to document the details of a workplace incident. Watch this episode, as this will be an incident report writing guide for you! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 7 HR Policies Every Restaurant Owner Must Have | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/uWA7z1fbfBk Watch: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/27/202213 minutes, 30 seconds
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172. 5 Effective Tips to handle the STRESS of a NEW Job | Restaurant Owner Advice

How to handle the stress of a new job? In today's Making Dough Restaurant Show, we get to answer Jonathan's question from Waco, Texas, who's starting a new job as a restaurant manager. Indeed, having a new role or company can most likely be stressful. We all have been there! So don't miss out on watching this episode and know how to deal with new job stress! These tips can help you move through the transition with more reassurance. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 7 HR Policies Every Restaurant Owner Must Have | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/uWA7z1fbfBk Watch: The ABSOLUTE Best Way to Control LABOR in your Restaurant | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/EpAXM3vnxO8 Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/14/20228 minutes, 1 second
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171. 7 HR Policies Every Restaurant Owner Must Have | Restaurant Manager Tips

7 Company Policies you need to know and implement -this is what we're talking about for today's Making Dough Restaurant Show episode! If you don't have these 7 HR policies every restaurant owner must have, add them to your HR calendar and execute them ASAP because every business needs these. Watch 'til the end to learn more about these valuable restaurant manager tips! HR WORKSHOP SIGN UP: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: The ABSOLUTE Best Way to Control LABOR in your Restaurant | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/EpAXM3vnxO8 Watch: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/6/20229 minutes, 14 seconds
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170. The ABSOLUTE Best Way to Control LABOR in your Restaurant | Restaurant Manager Tips

Do you know what is the absolute best way to control labor in your restaurant? One of the gravest challenges in restaurant management is how to control labor costs. We've been in the restaurant business for a while, and let's face it, one thing we love doing in this business is to complicate things. There are too many variables that are out of our hands. But of course, there are some factors we can control. And that is what we should focus on - the things we can control. In this episode, I'll be sharing tips for controlling labor costs, so watch this video until the end and do not miss anything. >>>>>> FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP SIGN UP <<<<<<<<< https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to actually WORK ON your business vs. WORK IN your business | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/x60wcvhh4bw Watch: 5 Tips to RECESSION Proof your RESTAURANT | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/MR8OasNe8TQ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
9/30/20226 minutes, 32 seconds
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169. How to actually WORK ON your business vs. WORK IN your business | Restaurant Owner Tips

How to actually WORK ON your business vs. WORK IN your business? As a budding small business owner a few years ago, I started working IN our small restaurant business for hundred hours a week (just like anybody else). Then, I realized I did not want to get stuck in that tedious situation. So my husband, Matt, and I decided to make time to WORK ON our business. In today's Making Dough Restaurant Show episode, I am sharing tips on how we successfully manage our business without compromising our freedom as entrepreneurs -achieve work-life balance by WORKING ON the business! And hopefully, these tips will also work for you! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: RESTAURANT SWOT ANALYSIS - How to conduct a swot analysis for your restaurant https://youtu.be/vePk26r5aA0 Watch: 5 Tips to RECESSION Proof your RESTAURANT | Restaurant Owner Tips https://youtu.be/MR8OasNe8TQ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
9/15/20229 minutes, 30 seconds
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168. 5 Tips to RECESSION Proof your RESTAURANT | Restaurant Owner Tips

Fellow business owners, how do you recession proof your restaurant business? In today's Making Dough Restaurant Show episode, Matt will give us 5 tips to RECESSION Proof your RESTAURANT! Take this restaurant owner's tips and run a successful restaurant business even in today's challenging times. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: FIRED after 13 years working at Starbucks | Restaurant Owner Reaction https://youtu.be/c60oGG63f9Q Watch: How to Control Using Cell Phone at Work Effectively | Restaurant Owner Advice https://youtu.be/_bAHsX3esEs Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
9/2/20227 minutes, 30 seconds
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167. FIRED after 13 years working at Starbucks | Restaurant Owner Reaction

A few days ago, a video of a Starbucks employee who got fired after 13 years went viral online. This 33-year-old man who worked at Starbucks for more than a decade got fired over a month-old violation. It led to a union (an entire Starbucks store) walkout and a viral video that garnered more than 21 million views on TikTok.  As restaurant and business owners, what lessons could we learn from this unfortunate Starbucks worker story? Here are my three takeaways.  Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to Control Using Cell Phone at Work Effectively | Restaurant Owner Advice https://youtu.be/_bAHsX3esEs Watch: How to grow Restaurant Sales Successfully | Restaurant Owner Top Tips https://youtu.be/q4EonIZdpvA Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
8/25/20227 minutes, 26 seconds
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166. How to Control Using Cell Phone at Work Effectively | Restaurant Owner Advice

How to Control Using Cell Phone at Work Effectively? Is it wise for a restaurant manager to confiscate a phone from an employee? In today's Making Dough Show episode, I will discuss our proactive approach to implementing rules on using a cell phone at work. Employees must have cell phone etiquette in the workplace to avoid being distracted and maintain safety at all times. Would you like to know our strategy to ensure that our staff follows our workplace cell phone policy at all times? Then don't miss out on this episode! Watch until the end! Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Restaurant Business Success Tips | How to run a Successful Restaurant https://youtu.be/lCcxPAigL7E Watch: How to grow Restaurant Sales Successfully | Restaurant Owner Top Tips https://youtu.be/q4EonIZdpvA Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
8/18/20228 minutes, 12 seconds
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165. How to grow Restaurant Sales Successfully | Restaurant Owner Top Tips

Today, we get to answer David's question about how to grow restaurant sales successfully. As restaurant owners and managers, the recent years have become challenging due to different hardships we've been facing, such as the pandemic, inflation, etc. Our top priority should be growing our sales. We need to be profitable, and aggressive restaurant marketing can make a difference. Watch this episode and apply this to increase restaurant sales!  Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 EFFECTIVE Ways to HANDLE STRESS of owning a Restaurant Business https://youtu.be/MFKiN4o83EI Watch: TOP Marketing Strategies to Launch a Restaurant | How to Open a Successful Restaurant https://youtu.be/_xGgRh7eDOA Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
8/10/202212 minutes, 8 seconds
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164. 5 EFFECTIVE Ways to HANDLE STRESS of owning a Restaurant Business

How to handle the stress of owning a restaurant business? As restaurant owners, we experience stress every single day. It's inevitable. But when it becomes periodic and excessive, we must do something to manage it effectively so it won't affect our body and brain function. Finding practical ways to deal with stress is crucial to having a successful restaurant business. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: TOP Marketing Strategies to Launch a Restaurant | How to Open a Successful Restaurant https://youtu.be/_xGgRh7eDOA Watch: 5 Restaurant Business Success Tips | How to run a Successful Restaurant https://youtu.be/lCcxPAigL7E Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
8/1/202210 minutes, 12 seconds
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161. How These Former Engineers Found Success in the Restaurant Business

In today’s Making Dough Restaurant Show, we’re sharing this special interview of Chad Franzen from SpotOn Series Podcast with our very own Hengam Stanfield, the co-owner of Mattenga’s Pizzeria, alongside her husband, Matt Stanfield.  Let’s find out how these former engineers found success in the restaurant business. Mattenga’s Pizzeria is a family-owned group of restaurants in Schertz, San Antonio, and New Braunfels, Texas, USA. If you are a starting independent restaurant owner, this episode is for you! So don’t miss this and be inspired as you witness a restaurant business success story.  Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resou... Watch: LET'S GO TO PIZZA EXPO | Best Experience at Pizza EXPO Vegas 2022 https://youtu.be/9rD1V4y0pTk Watch: Flip Through MODERNIST PIZZA Book Review | Why this is the Best modernist pizza book https://youtu.be/E0j7zdk16fw Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast... Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/9/202227 minutes, 27 seconds
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160. LET'S GO TO PIZZA EXPO | Pizza EXPO

Last month, we went to the 38th Annual Pizza Expo that was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. If you are in the pizza industry, attending a Pizza Expo is a must! Just imagine that once-a-year we will have the opportunity to come together and meet other pizzeria operators and owners not just in the U.S. but also from other countries. So how do we get the most out of this Pizza Expo experience? With so much to see and learn, you need to understand and make your intentions clear as to what you want to get out of the expo. With this, you will have a plan of attack on which specific booths, seminars or demonstrations you want to visit and attend. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Flip Through MODERNIST PIZZA Book Review | Why this is the Best modernist pizza book https://youtu.be/E0j7zdk16fw Watch: How to expand a restaurant to multiple locations in 3 months https://youtu.be/RjsagC1lDTo Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/5/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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159. How to expand a restaurant to multiple locations in 3 months

Today I will personally share how we were able to open multiple restaurant locations and another three (3) more within the next few months from now.  Let me ask you a question, have you ever thought that there will come a time when you are already earning a 6-digit figure daily from your business? If your answer is YES, then you are dreaming big! And bigger dreams require bigger moves! So how will you turn this dream into reality? You need to keep improving your business's different aspects; from your restaurant systems to operations, you also need to invest in your people, and more importantly, invest in your growth as an entrepreneur. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Managing Smoke Breaks for a Safe Workplace | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/lgrPFjpombs Watch: Ultimate Menu Engineering Tips | How to price restaurant menu effectively? https://youtu.be/U_YBDUx7Ujw Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
4/21/20229 minutes, 9 seconds
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158. How to get the best deals with Suppliers and Distributors | Restaurant Owner Tips

Today we get to answer Gary's question about how to get the best deals with suppliers and distributors. One of the best ways to decrease your expenses as a business owner is a renegotiated pricing, and the key to getting the best deal is negotiating right with your suppliers and distributors.  For example, you can negotiate for a discount if you purchase in bulk or ask for any payment arrangement they offer. Sometimes, we overlook the importance of negotiation in business, but it does pay to try and plan. “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” - John F Kennedy Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Why is Manager Log the BEST RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TOOL | Restaurant Management System Tip https://youtu.be/LKLyBGur_NY Watch: Ultimate Menu Engineering Tips | How to price restaurant menu effectively? https://youtu.be/U_YBDUx7Ujw Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
4/15/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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157. Managing Smoke Breaks for a Safe Workplace | Restaurant Management Tips

Today we get to answer Jennifer’s question, who owns a coffee shop opening in the next few weeks. She's asking about managing employee smoke breaks in the restaurant. Research shows that breaks can improve employee productivity hence allowing regular breaks is a common practice that many owners apply when managing a restaurant. But how about smoke breaks? How can a restaurant owner manage employee smoke breaks? Setting a policy or guidelines that are clear and concise is the best way to handle this. For example, the guidelines may include that after every smoke break, an employee should wash their hands within the next 20 seconds otherwise they will be reprimanded. Also, let your employee understand the rationale behind every policy or guideline. Food safety and hygiene are of utmost importance, especially for restaurant businesses. As restaurant owners, it is our job to ensure we are managing smoke breaks for a safe workplace. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Why is Manager Log the BEST RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TOOL | Restaurant Management System Tip https://youtu.be/LKLyBGur_NY Watch: Ultimate Menu Engineering Tips | How to price restaurant menu effectively? https://youtu.be/U_YBDUx7Ujw Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
4/12/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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156. Why is Manager Log the BEST RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TOOL | Restaurant Management System Tip

The use of restaurant manager logs is vital in managing a restaurant. This is considered one of the best restaurant management tools as it helps improve communication on a higher level as needed information is readily available. The restaurant manager logs will provide you with the information you need on a daily basis. Before, restaurant manager logs were in the form of physical paper but as we progress to the digital era, today, it can be in the form of an electronic document or even in a form of software. Learning how to adapt quickly will determine our success. In this Making Dough Restaurant Show episode, I will be sharing the manager log we use for our restaurant and why is manager log the best best restaurant management tool. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Top Interview Tips | How to ace a job interview easily? https://youtu.be/tWLnjZwc9bI Watch: Ultimate Menu Engineering Tips | How to price restaurant menu effectively? https://youtu.be/U_YBDUx7Ujw Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
4/6/202212 minutes, 58 seconds
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155. Ultimate Menu Engineering Tips | How to price restaurant menu effectively?

How to price your restaurant menu effectively? As restaurant owners or managers, we must know what Menu Engineering is. Menu engineering is a restaurant business structure used to assess and maximize restaurant menu pricing and strategize to build a more profitable menu. Today, I am giving the Ultimate Menu Engineering Tips that will help you increase profits with your menu. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Top Interview Tips | How to ace a job interview easily? https://youtu.be/tWLnjZwc9bI Watch: 3 Restaurant Manager Secrets to SUCCESS | Restaurant Manager Training https://youtu.be/AqumLhwgcSQ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
3/30/20229 minutes, 5 seconds
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154. 5 Top Interview Tips | How to ace a job interview easily?

How to ace a job interview easily? A job interview is an opportunity for any job seeker to demonstrate their capabilities and make a good impression, so you would want to perform at your best during this critical meeting. In today's Making Dough Restaurant Show episode, I will give you  5 Top Interview Tips to make you ace any interview. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to tell customer an item is out of stock | Improve Restaurant Customer Service https://youtu.be/v6GXeJKgXfE Watch: 3 Restaurant Manager Secrets to SUCCESS | Restaurant Manager Training https://youtu.be/AqumLhwgcSQ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #interviewtips #howtointerview #interviewquestions #restaurantmanagement​ #makingdoughshow
3/24/20229 minutes, 36 seconds
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153. 3 Restaurant Manager Secrets to SUCCESS | Restaurant Management Tips

How to be a good restaurant manager? Here are 3 Restaurant Manager Secrets to SUCCESS that will make you an effective and good manager. Today, we are answering a question from Maria Rose, a Restaurant Manager from Nashville, Tennessee. She would like to know the top tips on being a successful restaurant manager. First of all, Maria Rose, kudos to you for being in a role of leadership in the restaurant industry. You are the glue and responsible for the health of the organization. It’s a huge burden and responsibility. You are VITAL to make sure the restaurant is profitable, and our staff GETS PAID! So now, let’s talk about three aspects of the restaurant that you must OBSESS over... think about, wrestle with, and ponder on to be a successful Restaurant Manager. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to tell customer an item is out of stock | Improve Restaurant Customer Service https://youtu.be/v6GXeJKgXfE Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
3/17/20227 minutes, 1 second
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152. How to tell customer an item is out of stock | Improve Restaurant Customer Service

How to tell customer an item is out of stock? This is the question raised by one of our followers, Colin Boyd, who is a restaurant server. Restaurant out of stock item is probably one of the most common, yet challenging issues that we must convey to a customer upfront. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Watch: WHY Good Employees quit | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/9fPKz8zgziw Today, we are giving practical tips when communicating restaurant out of stock item to a customer. Hopefully, this will improve restaurant customer service and provide a great restaurant customer experience. This topic needs to be a part of restaurant customer service training that is needed in setting customer service standards. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
3/10/20227 minutes, 35 seconds
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151. Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips

One of the most common dilemmas of every manager is managing people who are hard to manage, and it is not an easy job. Improving management skills can be challenging, especially when you deal with difficult employees. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: WHY Good Employees quit | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/9fPKz8zgziw Watch: HOW TO BE A GOOD RESTAURANT MANAGER | RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TIPS https://youtu.be/uhltTB4c2c4 So let us talk about people who are hard to manage. First of all, who are these people among your staff? These are the employees that need to be managed all the time, or they won't perform at their best. These difficult people need extra coaching, feedback, time, and attention from you. They are the ones who are inexperienced, disengaged, or hard-headed. Today, I am giving practical tips on how to manage difficult employees in the workplace. Hopefully, these tips will not only work in restaurant manager training but, generally, for staff training and development to find better ways how to deal with hard people. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
2/24/20229 minutes, 31 seconds
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150. WHY Good Employees Quit | Restaurant Manager Tips

Today, we get to answer Johny's question, why good employees quit? As restaurant owners, we have experienced losing valuable employees in the past few years. But, we have learned, and we were able to identify the no.1 reason why good employees are quitting. Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: My TOP Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/m18Y1WMNcoU Watch: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U Losing valuable employees is a critical issue that most business owners face in this day and age. We should find practical ways to resolve this employee retention problem because for businesses to thrive nowadays, finding and keeping the best employees is paramount. Hopefully, our episode today can serve you in coping with employee turnover crises. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
2/22/20226 minutes, 33 seconds
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149. How to Become a General Restaurant Manager? | Tips to get promoted at work

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at  https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo WATCH: Best POS Software for Restaurants in 2021 | The ULTIMATE Toast POS Demo https://youtu.be/Wq1OGCsDTws Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ How to become a General Restaurant Manager from being a FOH or Front of the House Manager? Today, we get to answer this question from Caleb, a FOH at a restaurant he's currently working at, and he wants some tips to get promoted at work.  Caleb would like to move up to the General Manager (GM) position, and of course, get a raise. Since I'm a restaurant owner, Caleb thought I could give him some advice to get the promotion he has been longing for a while now.  So, let me present you with four practical tips about the next few steps you need to know and undergo for you to move up in your job. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/25/20217 minutes, 16 seconds
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148. Best POS Software for Restaurants in 2021 | The ULTIMATE Toast POS Demo

Want TOAST POS for your restaurant? Click this link to sign up for a DEMO today and download the Restaurant Opening Calculator and Restaurant Business Plan Template for FREE: https://www.makingdoughshow.com/toast-demo WATCH: Why is TOAST the Best POS Software for Restaurant? | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/KzG7DpErrw0 Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ Today, I will share what we think is the Best POS Software for Restaurants in 2021. We've been utilizing the TOASTTab POS System for the last seven years in our restaurant. Do we consider TOAST the Best POS Software for Restaurant? Yes, of course. Is it perfect? No, because nothing is perfect. There are always pros and cons. But let me tell you the top 3 features of TOASTTab that we loved the best. If you want to improve your sales, reliable POS Software is a must. We use TOAST POS to increase our sales and monitor our COGS, week in and week out. I hope you take these restaurant tips from me and watch this video 'til the end as I show you The ULTIMATE Toast POS Demo! Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/23/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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147. How to systemize your restaurant business successfully? | Remarkable restaurant systems

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Why is TOAST the Best POS Software for Restaurant? | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/KzG7DpErrw0 Watch:37 Restaurant Systems | How to run a restaurant successfully https://youtu.be/OAHE8zfFFNs Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ I want to start systematizing my restaurant. Where and how should I start? How to systemize your restaurant business successfully? These are the questions from one of our followers, John.  He wants to start getting things organized and systematized for his restaurant business. So today, we're going to talk about restaurant systems because I know that this is the key to freedom! I'll be sharing with you practical restaurant management tips.  Particularly about the remarkable restaurant systems we've been working on for our restaurant for the last seven years. These systems tremendously helped us not be slaved off our business - to run a profitable restaurant that does not run us. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
11/18/20218 minutes, 27 seconds
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146. How to survive LABOR Shortage in 2021? | Restaurant Owner's Advice

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Restaurant Management 101: How to Lead the Team Effectively https://youtu.be/r4vHpFRdy34 Watch: Is working 80 hours a week worth it? | How to run a profitable restaurant and manage time https://youtu.be/dunZRY_i9Us Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ How to survive labor shortage in 2021? Here’s a restaurant owner's advice, Making Dough Show Restaurant Show host herself, Hengam Stanfield. She addresses this issue through an interview by RunningRestaurant.com’s podcast host Jaime Oikle. Have fun watching as they tackle one of the most arduous struggles restaurants are facing now, labor shortages. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/21/202118 minutes, 46 seconds
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145. Run a Successful Restaurant Remotely with these 5 steps | Restaurant Management Tips

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Restaurant Management 101: How to Lead the Team Effectively https://youtu.be/r4vHpFRdy34 Watch: Is working 80 hours a week worth it? | How to run a profitable restaurant and manage time https://youtu.be/dunZRY_i9Us Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ How to run a successful restaurant remotely? Today, we are answering this question from Shane of Alberta, Canada.  Here are five steps you can follow to manage your restaurant while you’re far away. These are measures that my husband and I implement to manage our restaurant business without our physical presence every time: STEP 1) Start with one manager and later expand. STEP 2) Get a GOOD bookkeeper that reports to you weekly. If not bi-weekly. STEP 3) Establish clear targets and a way of measuring performance STEP 4) Establish WEEKLY rhythms STEP 5) Take care of the TOP people Hopefully, these can help you towards managing remote teams successfully. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/14/20218 minutes, 6 seconds
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144. Restaurant Management 101: How to Lead the Team Effectively

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Is working 80 hours a week worth it? | How to run a profitable restaurant and manage time https://youtu.be/dunZRY_i9Us Watch4 Effective Performance Management Tips | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/ocvvL3WIu-I Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ Restaurant Management 101: How to Lead the Team Effectively Today, I'll be sharing a management training that I conducted for our restaurant's management team. Proper management training is a must in every company because we need more necessary skills to keep our employees productive, driven, and dedicated to the company. A manager who understands how to deliver directions well and allocate tasks can make the team stronger and lead the team effectively. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/8/202126 minutes, 5 seconds
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143. Is working 80 hours a week worth it? | How to run a profitable restaurant and manage time

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: HOW TO FIRE someone gracefully in less than 3 minutes | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/Kb4WXdFt-9w Watch:Effective Workplace Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/qb91o51A6to Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ Is working 80 hours a week worth it? Today, we are answering an inquiry from a fellow restaurant owner, Marie. She's been running a restaurant for eight years, and she lived off her savings and put all profits back into the business to pay off the loan for three years. She has worked 60-70 hrs a week for almost a decade! And now she's wondering if she should continue to invest back into the business or pay herself more! I would be happy to share a few tips on how to run a profitable restaurant and manage time. Want to learn more about managing a lucrative restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
10/1/20219 minutes, 49 seconds
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142. EARN your Pizza Expo 2021 Trip Easily | Pizza Expo Vegas

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at  https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to fire a customer elegantly | Firing a Client https://youtu.be/itT327vV-g8 Watch: Ways to Exceed Customer Expectations | How to Improve Restaurant Service https://youtu.be/slRcATCbbGU Watch: How to be MORE PRODUCTIVE as a Team | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/_3IIstwWfZw Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ The Las Vegas Pizza Expo is the largest pizza convention in the world. People from all over the world gather in this classic pizza conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In today's Making Dough Restaurant Show, I am taking you behind the scenes of one of our management meetings where we talked about attending Pizza Expo Vegas 2021. As restaurant owners, we believe that this is an excellent opportunity for our managers to learn better at handling food and labor costs, experience new things, and more.   Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
7/20/202116 minutes, 40 seconds
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141. How to elegantly fire a client (in less than 3 minutes)

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Ways to Exceed Customer Expectations | How to Improve Restaurant Service https://youtu.be/slRcATCbbGU Watch: HOW TO FIRE someone gracefully in less than 3 minutes | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/Kb4WXdFt-9w Watch:Effective Workplace Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/qb91o51A6to Watch: Restroom Policy for Restaurant Employees| Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/uuL-uhkOpKA Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ In very few cases, we discern and decide to fire a client. But the question is, when and how to do it? How to fire a customer elegantly? Is there even a way to fire a client nicely? In the restaurant industry, we are dealing with people. People are delicate. We need to handle things accordingly to make sure we maintain our company character and culture. We are courteous, friendly and we are firm! Firing a client is not an easy decision. But sometimes, it just needs to happen. And in our company, it needs to be done quickly (less than 3 min). NO details provided, and it must end positively! In a previous training video, we talked about how to terminate a team member. Our topic for today, how to elegantly fire a client, will be very similar. Please watch until the end to find out the 4 Quick Steps to Firing a Customer. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
7/13/202112 minutes, 52 seconds
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140. Ways to Exceed Customer Expectations | How to Improve Restaurant Service

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to be MORE PRODUCTIVE as a Team | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/_3IIstwWfZw Watch: HOW TO FIRE someone gracefully in less than 3 minutes | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/Kb4WXdFt-9w Watch:Effective Workplace Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/qb91o51A6to Watch: Restroom Policy for Restaurant Employees| Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/uuL-uhkOpKA Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ How to exceed customer expectations? Last week, I published a video with our restaurant's managerial staff as we talked about how to be more productive as a team. Today, I'm with my team again. This time, I'd like to share with you our training session on ways to exceed customer expectations. Being in this customer-oriented industry, constantly finding and implementing different ways to improve restaurant service is indispensable. Please watch this video until the end so you could learn from our team the best ways to exceed restaurant customer expectations and how we apply those in our daily operations in our restaurants. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
7/6/202122 minutes, 12 seconds
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139. How to be MORE PRODUCTIVE as a Team | Restaurant Management Tips

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: HOW TO FIRE someone gracefully in less than 3 minutes | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/Kb4WXdFt-9w Watch:Effective Workplace Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/qb91o51A6to Watch: Restroom Policy for Restaurant Employees| Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/uuL-uhkOpKA Watch: 5 Staff shortage solutions | How to increase job applicants in your restaurant? https://youtu.be/qMyMvJ-S67I Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ How to be more productive as a team? Today, I will be sharing with you a quick training I did for our restaurant staff.  We talked about various things we can do to keep our productivity high as a team. In this training, you will learn the different steps and productivity tips we execute in the workplace to keep every team member productive and motivated. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/29/202115 minutes, 25 seconds
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138. HOW TO TERMINATE a team member gracefully | Restaurant Management Tips

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch:Effective Workplace Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/qb91o51A6to Watch: Restroom Policy for Restaurant Employees| Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/uuL-uhkOpKA Watch: 5 Staff shortage solutions | How to increase job applicants in your restaurant? https://youtu.be/qMyMvJ-S67I Watch: How to delegate tasks effectively | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/vxMv_DVMFfY Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ How to terminate a team member gracefully? Terminating an employee is probably one of the most painful scenarios you could ever encounter as a manager. But we need to do what we need to do. In our restaurant, we usually terminate a team member because of poor performance. In today's Making Dough Restaurant Show episode, I'll share with you the arts and science of how to terminate an employee professionally. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Restaurant Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/22/202114 minutes, 36 seconds
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137. Effective Workplace Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Management Tips

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Restroom Policy for Restaurant Employees| Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/uuL-uhkOpKA Watch: 5 Staff shortage solutions | How to increase job applicants in your restaurant? https://youtu.be/qMyMvJ-S67I Watch: How to delegate tasks effectively | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/vxMv_DVMFfY Watch: How to motivate an introvert employee | 3 Customer Service Tips for Introverts https://youtu.be/sRGoErJWZtw Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ Who doesn't love their cell phone? Everybody uses cell phones everywhere. But this becomes an issue when employees use cell phones even at work unnecessarily.  For restaurants, this problem requires special attention. Generally, companies will limit using cell phones at work for two main reasons: for safety and interference with business. In restaurants, for instance, casual cell phone usage among kitchen staff can lessen the speed of food preparation, while servers using cell phones can disrupt diners. Here are a few practical tips for employees not to abuse using cell phones on our Making Dough Restaurant Show episode today! Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42 CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
6/15/20217 minutes, 53 seconds
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136. Restroom Policy for Restaurant Employees| Restaurant Management Tips

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Staff shortage solutions | How to increase job applicants in your restaurant? https://youtu.be/qMyMvJ-S67I Watch: How to delegate tasks effectively | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/vxMv_DVMFfY Watch: How to Manage Time I Avoid Biggest time wasters that kills productivity https://youtu.be/nZ48pvWiw80 Watch: How to motivate an introvert employee | 3 Customer Service Tips for Introverts https://youtu.be/sRGoErJWZtw Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ What do you do when some of your employees go to the restrooms just a few minutes before they clock out, and they stay there for 10 to 20 minutes? (This is on top of their restroom breaks throughout their shifts). This is the question from Francisco we're answering in today's episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show.  And I'm giving away five practical tips that we can apply to solve this issue among restaurant employees. Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/8/20217 minutes, 52 seconds
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135. How to motivate an introvert employee | 3 Customer Service Tips for Introverts

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Staff shortage solutions | How to increase job applicants in your restaurant? https://youtu.be/qMyMvJ-S67I Watch: How to delegate tasks effectively | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/vxMv_DVMFfY Watch: How to Manage Time I Avoid Biggest time wasters that kills productivity https://youtu.be/nZ48pvWiw80 Watch: Employee Onboarding Management Tips | How to Onboard a New Employee https://youtu.be/EWv2ixnbENw Let's talk about customer service and being an introvert. In the restaurant industry, where we deal with customers every day, having good customer service skills is a must. It seems easy for extrovert employees, but how about for introverts? How can you motivate an introvert employee to provide exceptional customer service to your guests? Here are three practical tips for introverts to improve customer service: -Always smile -Be courteous -Be enthusiastic Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough! LET'S CONNECT: SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​ SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​ CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​ #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
6/1/20216 minutes, 8 seconds
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134. 5 Staff shortage solutions | How to increase job applicants in your restaurant?

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at  https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: How to delegate tasks effectively | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/vxMv_DVMFfY Watch: How to Manage Time I Avoid Biggest time wasters that kills productivity https://youtu.be/nZ48pvWiw80 Watch: Employee Onboarding Management Tips | How to Onboard a New Employee https://youtu.be/EWv2ixnbENw Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/ The service and hospitality industry, particularly the restaurant industry, has been facing severe staff shortage problems for the past months. During the peak of the pandemic, thousands of restaurants have shut their doors permanently. Now that things are more relaxed, many restaurants are hiring, but they struggle to find job applicants because of staff shortages in the hospitality industry.  In this Making Dough Show episode, I'm diving into details about five practical tips on how to increase job applicants in your restaurant:  - Maximize EVERY channel - Speed it Up - Pay more, demand more!  - Signing Bonus! - Our Summer Hunger Games Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/25/202114 minutes, 44 seconds
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133. How to delegate tasks effectively | Restaurant Management Tips

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at  https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: Free up 2 HOURS a day | Time Management Tips 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ48pvWiw80&t=20s Watch: 5 Restaurant Partnership Advice You Need To Know | Restaurant Management Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDeXS5ZXdcM&t=651s Watch: Employee Onboarding Management Tips | How to Onboard a New Employee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWv2ixnbENw&t=42s Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/​ How to delegate effectively? As a restaurant manager, how do you delegate tasks among your team members, and how do you make it comfortably? In this episode, I'll be giving you three tips on delegation of tasks and how you can be very comfortable asking people to do different things. Delegating work is a skill you must develop to achieve proper team task management. We know that managing a restaurant can be very stressful and overwhelming, and the key to getting things done is to delegate. Follow these three simple steps if you want to delegate effectively: 1. Help them help the team and customers.  2. Ask questions 3. Be courteous Want to learn more about owning a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to the Making Dough Show and get weekly tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/18/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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132. Free up 2 HOURS a day | Time Management Tips 2021

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at  https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources Watch: 5 Restaurant Partnership Advice You Need To Know | Restaurant Management Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDeXS5ZXdcM&t=651s Watch: Employee Onboarding Management Tips | How to Onboard a New Employee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWv2ixnbENw&t=42s Watch: 4 Effective Performance Management Tips | Restaurant Management Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocvvL3WIu-I&t=108s Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/​ In this video, we'll see Making Dough Show's host Hengam Stanfield, presenting about the biggest time wasters and giving some time management tips during the local Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting.  Hengam, alongside her husband, is the owner of Mattenga's Pizzeria in Schertz and O'Connor, Texas. She is a small business advocate, an electrical engineer, and an elected Chamber board chair. Want to learn more about a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to Making Dough Show and get tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management regularly! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX​  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow​  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42​  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA​ #restaurantpartnership​ #restaurant​ #restaurantmanagement​ #restaurantmarketing​  #restaurantmanager​ #makingdoughshow
5/16/202110 minutes, 8 seconds
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131. 5 Restaurant Partnership Advice You Need To Know | Restaurant Management Tips

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources WATCH: How to CHOOSE A RESTAURANT LOCATION | 12 tips to selecting a restaurant location https://youtu.be/DuPMfT07oms WATCH: Restaurant Break-even Point in 3 MINUTES | Restaurant Owner Tip https://youtu.be/vqDKh4xsUE0 Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/. Have you ever thought of a restaurant business partnership?  Today, I'm going to give you five practical tips to see if entering a restaurant business partnership is a good idea for you or not.  Our episode is brought about by an inquiry from one of our followers, John, who's asking about choosing the right business partners.  There are five things we must consider when deciding on a restaurant partnership: - Slow down and get to know them  - Legal matters - Clarity of each role and responsibility (written) - Location Assessment and Profit Margin Calculation - Set clear goals Watch this episode and see how to pick the right business partners and how to embark on a restaurant partnership agreement. Want to learn more about a profitable restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to Making Dough Show and get tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management regularly! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurantpartnership #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
4/16/202118 minutes, 58 seconds
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130. Employee Onboarding Management Tips | How to Onboard a New Employee

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources WATCH: My TOP Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/m18Y1WMNcoU WATCH: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U WATCH: 7 Reasons Why Restaurant Employees Quit | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/2Mvg7SBEigQ WATCH: Coaching Poor Performance | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/w7s1Gn3622w WATCH: 4 Performance Management Tips | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/m18Y1WMNcoU Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/. How to improve your employee's onboarding process? Today, I'm sharing with you some valuable employee onboarding management tips that we've been practicing in our restaurant business.  We must have a strategic process for our employee onboarding because the first few days of new hires are crucial whether they remain with the company or not.  As for our restaurant, here are some of the quick tips on how to onboard a new employee: - Create an onboarding checklist  - Set a first impression that lasts - Set expectations - Incorporate some fun!  - Make introductions and educate your team!  Bonus tip: on Multimedia Onboarding Learn more about the restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Subscribe to Making Dough Show and get tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management weekly! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow
1/21/20217 minutes, 34 seconds
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129. 4 Performance Management Tips | RESULTS Based Restaurant Management

Download: The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources WATCH: My TOP Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/m18Y1WMNcoU WATCH: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U WATCH: 7 Reasons Why Restaurant Employees Quit | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/2Mvg7SBEigQ WATCH: Coaching Poor Performance | Restaurant Management Tips https://youtu.be/w7s1Gn3622w WATCH: OPENING A RESTAURANT Tips | Start a Restaurant https://youtu.be/sftiT-6AxSg Please visit our website https://www.makingdoughshow.com/. How do you measure performance? Do you have a system in place for gauging the performance of your employees? How do you evaluate each of them on a monthly or quarterly basis? What are your considerations for giving them a raise? Do you have objective ways to communicate to them their performance instead of solely stating your opinion?   In our Making Dough Show episode today, I will share some smart performance management tips for establishing results-based management strategies:  Identify the 3 top metrics for each role. Create standards and targets for those metrics Set expectations and REVISIT them often Results-Based management is not emotional!  Do you want to learn more about the restaurant business and how to run a restaurant successfully? Then, subscribe to Making Dough Show and get tips on restaurant marketing and restaurant management weekly! Please hit the notification bell so you won't miss any new episodes! Let's make some dough!  LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2sif5kX  SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingdoughshow  FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SLRp42  CONNECT on Linked-In: https://bit.ly/2D0a3QA #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing  #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow 
1/12/202110 minutes, 22 seconds
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8. 10 Steps to selling more Restaurant Gift Card - December Restaurant Marketing

How can your restaurant sell loads of gift cards this month? Today we are talking about the benefits of selling gift cards, the operations requirement as well as our 10 STEP process to marketing Gift Cards. This is a rich episode!  Go to https://www.makingdoughshow.com/blog/10-steps-to-selling-more-restaurant-gift-cards and DOWNLOAD the free Checklist that comes with this episode. Got questions? Email us at [email protected] The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide  and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources
12/11/20184 minutes, 55 seconds
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1. Restaurant Manager: why your team is always exhausted

In this episode Matt and Enga talk about their team and one of the main reasons they feel exhausted all the time! The solution is much simpler than you think!! The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide  and all our FREE Resources at https://www.makingdoughshow.com/resources
9/25/201810 minutes, 59 seconds