Join host Simon Zatyrka as he sits down with Roger Beaudoin, whose journey from country club dishwasher to successful multi-restaurant owner embodies the essence of hospitality industry success. In this engaging conversation, Beaudoin shares how his early experience and a chance encounter with Italian pizzerias led him to secure his first restaurant loan of $150,000—after being rejected by a dozen banks. His story of transforming a challenging location "on the wrong side of the railroad tracks" into a thriving business demonstrates the power of persistence and genuine hospitality.

The discussion delves deep into the fundamentals of restaurant operations, with Beaudoin advocating for mastering basics before embracing technology. Through practical examples and real-world experiences, he illustrates how attention to detail—from spotless bathrooms to consistent service—creates the foundation for success. The conversation takes a particularly illuminating turn when Beaudoin shares his passion for menu engineering, revealing how restaurants can recover hundreds of thousands in lost profits through strategic menu analysis and pricing.

Drawing from his experience of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, Beaudoin offers valuable insights on resilience and adaptation in the face of unprecedented challenges. This episode provides both practical wisdom and inspiration for restaurant operators at every level, concluding with Beaudoin's current work as host of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast and his mission to help other operators succeed through consulting and coaching. Listeners will walk away with actionable strategies for improving their operations and a renewed appreciation for the fundamentals that drive restaurant success.

Roger Beaudoin is a 30 year veteran founding restaurateur of multiple concepts, creator of the Restaurant Academy Training System, national industry speaker, personal restaurant coach and host of the weekly Restaurant Rockstars Podcast.

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