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FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry RevolutionWhat if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away. Author: Josh Kopel
What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? Im Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur whos spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges youre facingbecause Ive been there. Thats why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game: restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders whove cracked the code. Together, we unpack their biggest wins, hardest lessons, and the strategies that changed everything. No fluff, no fillerjust actionable insights to help you boost profits, build your brand, and create the kind of restaurant youve always dreamed of. So, if youre ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing results, hit subscribe. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Built to Serve, Not Sell: Darren Spicer’s Playbook for Turning Coffee Into Community
Episode 132
Friday, 17 October, 2025
Does the world really need another coffee shop?That’s the question Darren Spicer had to answer before walking away from a six-figure career to start Clutch Coffee. The answer wasn’t coffee—it was connection.In this episode, Darren breaks down why community, not caffeine, is his true product, what he learned from Dutch Bros, how he made it his own, and why being “Chick-fil-A for coffee” means never settling for average service.For every operator asking what business they’re really in—this episode delivers clarity.To learn more about Clutch Coffee Bar and their work in the community, visit clutchcoffeebar.com._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars