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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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Guess Less, Profit More: Ronald Cardwell on Why Most Food Cost Strategies Fail
Episode 164
Friday, 6 February, 2026
Most operators think they’re managing food costs. Ronald Cardwell thinks they’re just guessing.As Commodity Director at Restaurant Technologies, Ronald has a unique vantage point: tens of thousands of kitchens and decades inside the oil and biofuel industries. And his message is blunt: if you’re not measuring it, you’re losing money.In this episode, we get into why fryer oil might be your highest-margin opportunity, how to identify invisible cost leaks before they wreck your menu, and the underrated power of treating every ingredient like a commodity - with strategy, not habit.If inflation is the headline, this is the fine print. This episode is for operators who are ready to stop gambling with their margins and start managing with intention.To learn more about Restaurant Technologies and their management systems, visit rti-inc.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.com
