Restaurant Rockstars Podcast

Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners

Author: Roger Beaudoin

Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.
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475. Why Simpler Restaurant Decisions Lead to Higher Profit - Kelly Gray
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026

Running a profitable restaurant doesn’t mean doing more — it means making simpler, smarter decisions. In this episode of Restaurant Rockstars, Roger talks with Kelly of Hot Head Burritos about how focused menus, disciplined operations, and clearer decision-making lead to higher profit for independent restaurant owners. Learn how simplifying menus, labor, tech, and daily decisions improves execution, margins, and sanity — without adding complexity. Thank you to our sponsors: • Ajinomoto Foods – Fast, easy-to-prep Asian products that save labor and protect profit 👉 https://ajinomotofoodservice.com • Smithfield Culinary – Perfect proteins for every dish and every daypart 👉 https://smithfieldculinary.com/smithfield • AtlasNova – AI-powered insights for smarter restaurant decisions 👉 https://www.atlasnova.ai/rockstars Get 20% off with code Rockstars20 For restaurant training, coaching, consulting, and the Restaurant Rockstars Academy, visit: 👉 https://restaurantrockstars.com Connect with Our Guest Facebook: @HotHeadBurritos Instagram: @hotheadburritos X: @hotheadburritos Website: https://hotheadburritos.com