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RESTAURANT STRATEGY

Chip Klose

The Restaurant Strategy podcast is dedicated helping independent restaurant owners increase the profitability of their restaurants and grow. The show is hosted by industry expert Chip Klose, who asks the question: What would your life look like if your restaurant could deliver consistent, predictable 20% returns?

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  • #593
    Monday · 22 min

    What Should Your Restaurant’s Food Cost Actually Be?

    #593 - What Should Your Restaurant’s Food Cost Actually Be? *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Let's talk through the numbers... so you can really understand the difference between THEORETICAL and ACTUAL food cost. And let's talk about variance... and spoilage... and waste...  Why?  Because staying on top of your COGS % will make you more money. And that's the whole point, isn't it?  *****  LEARN ABOUT THE P3 MASTERMIND: http

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  • #592
    October 8 · 59 min

    The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing - How to Get More Customers and Keep Them Coming Back

    #592 - The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing - How to Get More Customers and Keep Them Coming Back *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATIONVISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** Everything I believe about marketing restaurants packed into one

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  • #591
    October 5 · 37 min

    Using AI and Analytics to (Actually) Manage Labor

    #591 - Using AI and Analytics to (Actually) Manage Labor ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Less than 30 tickets remain. Secure your spot today!  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/

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  • #590
    October 1 · 13 min

    Why Most Restaurant Marketing Fails (And What Actually Works for Independents)

    #590 - Why Most Restaurant Marketing Fails (And What Actually Works for Independents) ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy *

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  • #589
    September 28 · 12 min

    The Day I Realized I was the Bottleneck

    #589 - The Day I Realized I was the Bottleneck ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Less than 30 tickets remain. Secure your spot today!  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/chip *****

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  • #588
    September 24 · 14 min

    How to CRUSH Street Fairs, Farmers Markets, and Community Events (ENCORE)

    #588 - How to CRUSH Street Fairs, Farmers Markets, and Community Events (ENCORE) ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy *****

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  • #587
    September 21 · 37 min

    AI Phone Answering Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars in 2026

    #587 - AI Phone Answering Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars in 2026 *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** One of the most expensive departments in any restaurant is reception. You have hosts

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  • #586
    September 17 · 34 min

    How to Use AI to Market Your Restaurant (And Actually Get Results)

    #586 - How to Use AI to Market Your Restaurant (And Actually Get Results) *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETSVISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATIONVISIT: https://ovation

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  • #585
    September 14 · 53 min

    THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RESTAURANT PROFITABILITY - How to Actually Make Money in This Business

    #585 - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RESTAURANT PROFITABILITY - How to Actually Make Money in This Business *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** This might be the most important episode we've ever put out.

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  • #584
    September 10 · 18 min

    How to Get More Customers Without Spending Another Dollar

    #584 - How to Get More Customers Without Spending Another Dollar *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETSVISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATIONVISIT: https://ovationup.com/ch

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  • #583
    September 7 · 15 min

    STORYTIME (20) - Teaching Your Staff How to Tell Stories About the Job

    #583 - STORYTIME (20) - Teaching Your Staff How to Tell Stories About the Job ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/chip *****

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  • #582
    September 3 · 12 min

    STORYTIME (19) - First Timers Will Change Your Business

    #582 - STORYTIME (19) - First Timers Will Change Your Business ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Human beings are s

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  • #581
    August 31 · 15 min

    STORYTIME (18) - A Better Goodbye

    #581 - STORYTIME (18) - A Better Goodbye ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/chip ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's

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  • #580
    August 27 · 11 min

    STORYTIME (17) - What the Heck is a Bar Boomerang?

    #580 - STORYTIME (17) - What the Heck is a Bar Boomerang? ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Human beings are storyt

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  • #579
    August 24 · 25 min

    STORYTIME (16) - Get Yourself a Tiny Little Notebook

    #579 - STORYTIME (16) - Get Yourself a Tiny Little Notebook *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the th

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  • #578
    August 20 · 13 min

    STORYTIME (15) - Getting That Ninth Person in Line

    #578 - STORYTIME (15) - Getting That Ninth Person in Line *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETSVISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATIONVISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***

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  • #577
    August 17 · 11 min

    STORYTIME (14) - The Magic of Great Storytelling

    #577 - STORYTIME (14) - The Magic of Great Storytelling *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things

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  • #576
    August 13 · 15 min

    STORYTIME (13) The Story of Growing Danny Meyer's Empire

    #576 - STORYTIME (13) The Story of Growing Danny Meyer's Empire *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETSVISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATIONVISIT: https://ovationup.com/chi

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  • #575
    August 10 · 15 min

    STORYTIME (12) - The Power of Knowing Your Mission and Vision

    #575 - STORYTIME (12) - The Power of Knowing Your Mission and Vision ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/chip ***** Human be

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  • #574
    August 6 · 18 min

    STORYTIME (11) - The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality

    #574 - STORYTIME (11) - The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Human beings are st

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