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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573 episodes
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Thursday · 19 min
STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center
#572 - STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center ***** 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
Monday · 15 min
STORYTIME (8) - How to Go Above and Beyond with Personal Touches
#571 - STORYTIME (8) - How to Go Above and Beyond with Personal Touches ***** 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: KICKFINVISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Human
July 23 · 14 min
STORYTIME (7) - The Power of Asking One More Question
#570 - STORYTIME (7) - The Power of Asking One More Question ***** 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/
July 20 · 16 min
STORYTIME (6) - Googling a Broken Ballerina
#569 - STORYTIME (6) - Googling a Broken Ballerina ***** 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: KICKFINVISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Human beings are storytelle
July 16 · 15 min
STORYTIME (5) - Ever Hear the One About the Chicken Trophy?
#568 - STORYTIME (5) - Ever Hear the One About the Chicken Trophy? ***** 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/
July 13 · 14 min
STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured
#567 - STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured ***** 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 being
July 9 · 13 min
STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything
#566 - STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything ***** 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
July 6 · 16 min
STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain
#565 - STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain ***** 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 storyt
July 2 · 15 min
STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door
#564 - STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door ***** 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 storytellers
June 29 · 18 min
How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE)
#563 - How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE) ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form ***** Your restaurant doesn't need you as much as you think... ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaur
June 25 · 23 min
Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability
#562 - Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability ***** 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/ ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MO
June 22 · 17 min
The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE)
#561 - The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFINVISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE: https://www.res
June 18 · 24 min
This is How to Recession-Proof Your Restaurant
#560 - This is How to Recession-Proof Your Restaurant ***** 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/ ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE
June 15 · 21 min
Tech Integration That Actually Pays Off (ENCORE)
#559 - Tech Integration That Actually Pays Off (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFINVISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE: https://www.restau
June 11 · 19 min
The Power of a Week Away from Your Restaurant
#558 - The Power of a Week Away from Your Restaurant ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to yo
June 8 · 49 min
The Future of AI and Restaurant Robotics
#557 - The Future of AI and Restaurant Robotics ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip ***** Anyone who attended
June 4 · 18 min
Marketing is a Long Game Played Daily
#556 - Marketing is a Long Game Played Daily ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: PO
June 1 · 18 min
Profit is a Skill
#555 - Profit is a Skill ***** The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip ***** Profit is a skill... which means it can b
May 28 · 29 min
Introducing P3 Plus Member, Chris Bradshaw
#554 - Introducing P3 Plus Member, Chris Bradshaw ***** 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/ ***** The Blue Plate might look normal from the outside... but they are doing extraordinary things below the surface. For the past several decades Chris Bradshaw and his partner, Alan, have been quietly growing this Alabama empire. LEARN MORE: h
May 25 · 36 min
Talking COGS Management with Jim Taylor
#553 - Talking COGS Management with Jim Taylor ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFINVISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Learn more about Jim Taylor and the work he does... BENCHMARK SIXTY - https://www.benchmarksixty.com/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimtaylor60/ ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset... CLICK HERE: https://ww

RESTAURANT STRATEGY

STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center

STORYTIME (8) - How to Go Above and Beyond with Personal Touches

STORYTIME (7) - The Power of Asking One More Question

STORYTIME (6) - Googling a Broken Ballerina

STORYTIME (5) - Ever Hear the One About the Chicken Trophy?

STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured

STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything

STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain

STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door

How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE)

Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability

The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE)

This is How to Recession-Proof Your Restaurant

Tech Integration That Actually Pays Off (ENCORE)

The Power of a Week Away from Your Restaurant

The Future of AI and Restaurant Robotics

Marketing is a Long Game Played Daily

Profit is a Skill

Introducing P3 Plus Member, Chris Bradshaw

Talking COGS Management with Jim Taylor