Orderup - The Restaurant Ops Show

In this episode we chat with JC Bae Co-Founder of OffBlak Tea. JC is the first of 3 Mechanical Engineers that I've interviewed in the last couple of weeks who started a a beverage company. What are the chances of that? We talk about going from working on cars to starting. a successful restaurant and tea company. Check out OffBlak Tea here: https://offblak.com/pages/us-tea To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this interview we talk to Certified Master Chef James Corwell, founder of Ocean Hugger Foods. We learn about food sustainability, veggie based sushi, the potential upcoming food supply crisis as population growth continues, and a lot of other light stuff. To learn more about Ocean Hugger Foods, go here: https://oceanhuggerfoods.com/ This show is sponsored by OpsAnalitica. To learn more about our Operations Management Platform go to OpsAnalitica.com To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

This is a great interview with Alex Curley, COO of Palacios Murphy. We talk about the pandemic, opening restaurants and hotels right now, and Alex has one of the best War Stories of the series, bar none. To learn more about Palacios Murphy, click here: https://www.palaciosmurphy.com To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this episode, we interview Taylor Bell, Chief People Officer, for Riot Hospitality Group. We discuss Taylor's current position, how the pandemic has affected Riot, we also learn a lot about Taylor's previous job, where he provided outsourced HR services. Taylor has one of the best war stories in this series. You definitely want to hear what happened to him. To learn more about Riot Hospitality, go to https://riothg.com To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this episode, we had a great conversation with David Leonardo the CEO of Chilln Ice Cream. They make a custom flavored nitrogen-cooled ice cream on the spot. They can actually dip your ice cream in nitrogen turn it rock solid and have it delivered. So Cool! Excuse the Pun. They are looking for market partners to expand their franchise operations, if you are looking for an investment or to broaden your portfolio here is an easy way to learn more about the business. Check out Chilln here: https://www.chillnicecream.com To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this episode, we interview Julia Kessler, Co-Founder of Nix and Kix Healthy Sodas. We discuss going from tech to being in F&B. We discuss crowdfunding to raise money and government regulation. Check out Nix and Kix at https://nixandkix.com/ Check out Nix and Kix's crowd funding site: https://www.seedrs.com/nixandkix/coming-soon To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this interview we speak with Richard Bexon from Namu Travel. Namu Travel is the number one luxury travel agency booking custom vacations in Costa Rica. In our chat, we discuss the following: data lakes, sales, luxury real estate, travel to Costa Rica and why you should come right now, and a lot of other cool things. Please check out Namu Travel at: https://www.namutravel.com To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this interview we speak with Bob Dupree, Bob has been designing training and training programs his whole career. Check out his latest venture at https://www.restaurantplaybooks.com/. To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this episode we interview Steen Sellers, a training, sanitation, and operations guru. Steen is currently working in recruiting. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steen-sellers-6ab36b5b/ We speak about a wide range of topics and it is a great listen. To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this episode, we interview Laurent May from Ready To Pay. Laurent discusses the different contactless payment options that are available from their company. He gives you a sense of set-up times and costs as well. Contactless Payment in the restaurant and a strong take-out presence are going to be Must Haves moving forward. I was surprised at how much functionality is available. Click here to learn more: www.readytopay.com/Opsanalitica To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In part 2 of this two-part series. I will pretend that I'm the king of Subway and what I would do to fix the chain. I'm looking at this from the perspective that you are going to lose a majority of these Subways and how do you manage the fall. This is just a thought exercise and I have no affiliation with Subway. To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this episode, I interview Murk Maddock. Murk is a 30 year plus industry veteran that has worked in all positions in the stores. He is now an Ops Services guru. To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this podcast, I'm recapping this blog I wrote a couple of weeks ago about Silicon Valley Financiers and how they are scamming the restaurant industry. Check out the original blog to see some cool stats on restaurant operations. https://www.opsanalitica.com/2020/01/silicon-valley-big-money-is-trying-to-trick-restaurant-operators/ To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In part 1 of this two-part series. I'm going to discuss what is happening at Subway right now from a very high level. I'm going to discuss some of the patterns that I saw in failing franchisees when I managed the Franchise Assistance Program at Quiznos. In part 2, I will pretend that I'm the king of Subway and what I would do to fix the chain. To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this installment, we speak with industry veteran, and real veteran, Jim Short. Jim has been in the industry for over 30 years, most of that time working for Pizza Hut franchises. He started in the kitchen washing dishes and has moved up to Facilities Manager for a large multi-unit operator. To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this podcast, we are exploring restaurant shift readiness as a concept and a philosophy. This is more of an audio blog. Here are the blog articles I mention in the podcast: http://www.opsanalitica.com/2018/06/shift-readiness-separates-great-restaurants-from-good-enough-restaurants/ http://www.opsanalitica.com/2018/06/lack-of-team-accountability-is-stealing-your-profits/ http://www.opsanalitica.com/2018/06/increase-employee-productivity/ To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this Episode we sit down with a partner of ours, Michael Pullman, with Zuus Dynamic Scheduling to have a quick conversation around their scheduling program and what are the challenges with labor laws and scheduling today. Check out Zuus at https://www.zuusworkforce.com/ To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this episode, we interview Tom Missios, a restaurant consultant specialing in helping his client's implement systems and controls, menu engineering and social media.  We talk about Tom's career and what he is seeing happening with his clients. If you would like to check out Tom's website, go to erestaurantconsulting.ca/ To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

In this interview, we speak with Allison Housley, co-owner, of Sputnik Denver. Sputnik has been at the heart of the Denver music and art scene for over a decade. Learn more about Sputnik here: http://sputnikdenver.com/ To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com

This is an interview with Chef Keith Jones. Keith and I have known each other since 1994 when I worked with him at The Metropolitan Club in Englewood Colorado. This is a great interview with Keith who has done and continues to do a little of everything in the hospitality business. We touch on the importance of mentors and a lot of other great topics in the business. I think a lot of you will like this episode because Keith has as expanded his horizons out of the restaurants but stayed in food service. To learn more about OpsAnalitica, Click Here: https://OpsAnalitica.com