2025 Legislative Landscape: What Restaurant Operators Should Know
2025 Legislative Landscape: What Restaurant Operators Should Know

Join us for a 2025 legislative update, where we will discuss the latest trends and what you need to know.... more >>

Funding Your Dream: How to Secure Financing for Your Restaurant Concept
Funding Your Dream: How to Secure Financing for Your Restaurant Concept

Join us for this insightful webinar designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders with the financial knowledge and tools needed to launch and sustain a successful startup.... more >>

Building Better Managers: Introducing the 11 Core Training Modules
Building Better Managers: Introducing the 11 Core Training Modules

This webinar will guide you through each module in detail, highlighting key takeaways and how they apply to real-world restaurant management scenarios. Whether you're using the downloadable version or integrating the modules into the customizable Restaurant Owner Learning System—available exclusively to Premium Plan Members—you’ll gain valuable insights to help your team become better operators.... more >>

Put Your Restaurant Staff Training to the Test
|Put Your Restaurant Staff Training to the Test|

Effective restaurant staff training is key to smooth operations and satisfied guests. Testing different areas of your restaurant training program ensures your team is well-prepared....... more >>

George McLaughlin with Vicious Biscuit
George McLaughlin with Vicious Biscuit

In this episode of The Corner Booth podcast, host Chris Tripoli chats with George McLaughlin, the co-founder and CEO of Vicious Biscuit. Discover how George transitioned from a manufacturing background to the bustling world of the restaurant industry. Learn about the journey of creating and expanding the Vicious Biscuit brand, a fast-growing Southern-style biscuit restaurant known for its unique menu and engaging customer experience. George shares invaluable insights into franchising, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right partners and maintaining a people-focused business approach. This episode is packed with inspiration for aspiring restaurateurs and those interested in the secrets behind successful franchising.... more >>

Responding to a Foodborne Illness Outbreak
|Responding to a Foodborne Illness Outbreak|

Prepare your restaurant for a foodborne illness outbreak with essential response strategies...... more >>

How to Market Your Restaurant from the Inside Out
How to Market Your Restaurant from the Inside Out

In the bustling world of restaurants, standing out is more important than ever. Traditional marketing often focuses on attracting new customers, but what if the key to success lies within your own walls?... more >>

Qualities of a Great Trainer
Training with ImpactQualities of a Great Trainer

What makes someone not just a skilled employee, but a truly effective trainer? In this video, we explore the often-overlooked qualities that separate those who simply know the job from those who can teach it with impact. Whether you're training new hires or mentoring future leaders, this is about more than just passing on knowledge—it's about shaping the culture and success of your team.... more >>

Don't Let Slow Ticket Times Hurt Your Guest Experience
|Don't Let Slow Ticket Times Hurt Your Guest Experience|

Slow ticket times can harm your guest experience by causing restless diners and reducing table turns. Explore strategies to optimize kitchen management, improve efficiency, and enhance ticket times...... more >>

Sushi By The Heights
Where Passion Meets Purpose through Fine-Tuned Systems and Strong CultureSushi By The Heights

Christ Constantine, chef and owner of Sushi By The Heights in Houston, transformed his love for travel and diverse cuisine into a unique dining concept. With nearly 20 years of restaurant experience, he developed a deep appreciation for culinary variety and cultural expression. During his travels, he noticed a recurring challenge when dining with groups—someone always hesitated at the idea of sushi.... more >>

The Power of Vocal Variety
Keep Your Trainees Tuned InThe Power of Vocal Variety

We’ve all sat through a talk where the speaker’s flat, unchanging tone made it hard to stay focused. When it comes to training, this can lead to real-world consequences.... more >>

Hiring Systems Checklist
Hiring Systems Checklist

The Hiring Systems Checklist is a comprehensive HR compliance and best practices guide tailored for restaurant companies.... more >>

Immigration Enforcement: Compliance in the Trump Era of Enforcement
Immigration Enforcement: Compliance in the Trump Era of Enforcement

Drawing on decades of experience advising employers, Jacob will break down the differences between ICE raids, I-9 audits, and targeted arrests, and offer clear strategies for responding effectively if agents arrive at your business. He’ll walk attendees through proactive steps to reduce risk and avoid costly penalties, outline best practices for maintaining a compliant workplace, and provide tips on how to communicate with employees during periods of uncertainty.... more >>

Jose Salazar with Safi Wine Bar, Salazars, & more
Jose Salazar with Safi Wine Bar, Salazars, & more

In this episode of The Corner Booth, we delve into the dynamic journey of Chef Jose Salazar, the culinary mastermind behind multiple successful restaurant concepts in Cincinnati, Ohio. Join host Chris Tripoli as he uncovers Jose's transformation from a high school server and bartender to a renowned chef and restaurateur with thriving establishments including Salazar's, Mita's, and Safi's Wine Bar.... more >>

Restaurant Menu Optimization: Product Positioning, Highlighting, Anchoring, and Numbers
|Restaurant Menu Optimization: Product Positioning, Highlighting, Anchoring, and Numbers|

Master restaurant menu optimization with proven techniques like product positioning, anchoring, and menu pricing strategies...... more >>

A Direct Approach to Delivery
|A Direct Approach to Delivery|

Encourage your customers to order directly from your restaurant instead of third-party apps with a direct sales approach. Save your business from costly delivery fees while delighting your customers...... more >>