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* ✅ Join our free Facebook group for restaurant owners: Restaurant Growth Labhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206] Want to control food and labor costs without the chaos?The best way to do it is simple: give your managers a budget and hold them to it. In this video, I break down: – How to calculate your weekly sales projection – How to set a realistic labor budget – How to create a purchase budget that actually works If you’re tired of guessing and reacting, this is the system that gives your team clarity—and your bottom line relief.Have questions? I’d love to help. Email me directly at Community@Owner.com Let’s build a business that runs profitably every single week. ✅ Join our free Facebook group for restaurant owners: Restaurant Growth Lab⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206]

* 🔗 Join my free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206] * What’s Actually Working in Restaurant Marketing (Right Now)In this video, I break down 3 restaurant marketing strategies that are driving real results in 2025: * ✅ Cold email outreach with complimentary food drops * ✅ Smart email & text marketing that brings customers back * ✅ Tapping into your local Facebook groups for free exposureNo fluff—just practical tactics you can act on today. * 📍15-Minute Action Step:Use Google Maps to find 5 local businesses, schools, or large employers near you.Send out 10 cold emails using the script I share in the video.👉 Drop a comment once you’ve sent your emails—let’s track what’s working together.Cold Email Script Mentioned in the Video:Subject: Can we drop off some complimentary pizza for your team?(Watch the video or check the pinned comment for the full template.)If you’re a restaurant owner looking to grow sales without relying on third-party apps or expensive ads, hit subscribe. I post weekly content to help you grow your restaurant like a pro. * 🔗 Join my free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/10075401142519206]

* JOIN THE FREE FB Group Today: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18GyuCEkER/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18GyuCEkER/] * In this video, I break down exactly how we project restaurant sales for the upcoming week and month—step by step. Whether you're a new restaurant owner or scaling to multiple locations, accurate restaurant sales forecasting is critical to staying profitable.You'll learn:1- How we calculate weekly and monthly restaurant sales projections2- The method we use to forecast based on historical data, trends, and seasonality3- How we use sales projections to set our food purchase budget4- How we plan our labor budget around projected sales to control prime cost5- How we create targeted marketing and sales strategies to actually hit our numbersStop guessing. Use real data to make smart decisions in your restaurant. Whether you’re managing one store or scaling a brand, this system will help you run lean, make more profit, and plan like a pro.https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18GyuCEkER/

Dave Portnoy showed up unannounced at Mattenga's Pizzeria—and we weren't ready! 😱 HERE IS THE EPISODE on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XG1pD9dLjE&t=1s In today's episode, I'm sharing the 4 essential lessons every restaurant owner must know from our surprise visit by Barstool Sports' own Dave Portnoy. From compromising on recipes to mastering your one-minute story—learn from our experience to ensure your restaurant thrives under pressure. 🔥 Here's what you'll learn: Why compromising your standards could cost you big How to ensure your restaurant is always spotlight-ready The power of clearly telling your story in one minute or less Why genuine hospitality matters more than ever ✅ SUBSCRIBE for more real-world restaurant strategies and behind-the-scenes insights! #DavePortnoy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/daveportnoy] #RestaurantOwner [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/restaurantowner] #MattengasPizzeria [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mattengaspizzeria] #RestaurantTips [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/restauranttips] #PizzaReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pizzareview]

Download for FREE: The 37 Restaurant Systems PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/37-restaurant-systems [https://mds.mykajabi.com/37-restaurant-systems] Watch: ULTIMATE Restaurant Marketing System Assessment for Maximum Profit https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM [https://youtu.be/LHlAb-HOWdM] Watch: 10 Steps to Master Monthly Restaurant Marketing with AI Power!  https://youtu.be/J_wu4bCUC5M [https://youtu.be/J_wu4bCUC5M] Turning Complaints into Loyalty: The Art and Science of Customer Complaints. In today's episode of the Making Dough Show, we’ll dive into a crucial skill for any restaurant owner: how to transform a complaining customer into a loyal guest. Is it really possible to win over fussy customers? Customer complaints can be a goldmine for growth when handled right. I'll also break down how to calculate the lifetime value of your customers and share key strategies for resolving complaints that lead to lasting loyalty. Stay with me until the end as we explore the art and science behind turning complaints into opportunities for building stronger relationships with your guests! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert advice on restaurant management, leadership, and operational mastery! LET'S CONNECT:  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow [https://www.youtube.com/@makingdoughshow] SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingdoughshow] CONNECT on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengamstanfield/] #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmarketing   #restaurantmanager #makingdoughshow