Episodes 156 and 157: A two-part series with Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson talking about their Restaurant Group, how they navigated the pandemic, and operating multiple successful restaurants in northeast Ohio.

The magnetic culinary scene of Cleveland takes center stage on the latest episode of Restauranttopia! Our very own Brian Seitz had the pleasure of hosting two of the city’s most prolific food maestros – Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson. If you’ve been searching for an episode brimming with passion, Read more…

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Episode 153: Increasing Efficiency with Mobile Communication Platforms

Episode 153 of Restauranttopia Podcast: Increasing Efficiency with Mobile Communication Platforms In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s revolutionizing the way we operate in the restaurant industry – mobile communication platforms. What are Mobile Communication Platforms? At their core, mobile communication platforms are dynamic tools designed to Read more…

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Episode 151 Is Your Restaurant Prepared for Economic Downturns? Insights and Strategies to Protect Your Business Now

In recent years, the global banking system has experienced multiple collapses and issues, leading to concerns about the stability of the financial system. These incidents have had far-reaching implications for businesses across industries, including restaurants, which are particularly vulnerable to economic downturns. As such, it’s important for restaurant owners to Read more…

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Episode 150 How to fight DoorDash’s new menu pricing policy

TChallenging DoorDash’s New Menu Pricing Policy: Insights from Restauranttopia’s 150th Episode Welcome back, restaurateurs, to another blog post from Restauranttopia. Today, we’re highlighting the critical discussions from our milestone 150th podcast episode, focusing on DoorDash’s new menu pricing policy. This policy has sparked a great deal of debate, and for Read more…

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Episode 149 Mastering the Art of SOPs: Streamline Your Restaurant Operations

Mastering the Art of SOPs: Streamline Your Restaurant Operations Running a successful restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, from managing inventory to ensuring excellent customer service. To streamline operations and maintain consistency in the face of staff turnover, implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll guide Read more…