Chomp Show
Chomp ShowThe show where we take you behind-the-scenes of your favorite restaurants. Learn the origin of some of the biggest brands; go into the kitchens and recipe vaults; take a look at business finances; and get a peek at the technology that makes the best restaurant companies successful.
Episodes
Come Try the Most Talked-About Breakfast...Cappys’ Cafe!
Start your morning rush inside Cappy’s Cafe, a beloved Newport Beach breakfast institution serving lines-out-the-door classics and all-day vibes. In this CHOMP episode, we sit down with the owner, Tim Campbell, to unpack how they keep tables turning, margins healthy, and regulars loyal—while still plating comfort food that actually scales. What you’ll learn The playbook for a high-volume breakfast service (prep, batching, expo flow) Menu engineering that boosts check averages without scaring regulars Labor strategies for the hardest shift in restaurants: weekend brunch How to turn “line out the door” into a marketing engine, not a bottleneck #CHOMP #restaurantgrowth #restaurantmanagement The Restaurant Association is dedicated to helping you enhance your restaurant's sales, profits, and operations through a wealth of in-depth content tailored for professionals in operations, HR, IT, finance, and marketing. Membership is completely free—just sign up on the official website to access valuable resources, including weekly restaurant hacks, tips, tutorials, strategies, and secrets. As a member, you'll also gain access to exclusive shows, eLearning courses, webinars, and operations templates designed to elevate your restaurant's performance. Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership! https://restaurantassociation.com/unified/signup/ Shows https://restaurantassociation.com/shows eLearning Courses https://training.restaurantassociation.com Webinars https://webinar.restaurantassociation.com Operations Templates https://restaurantassociation.com/templates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YouTube Playlists Chomp! Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLX2R45bRx7vxeZk_nju5h81 Secret Recipe Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLW4UYm6kED8F2ofac5dnYiY The Restaurant Pulse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLXNiMxu68j27LmAIHaMthZF
How to Run a High-Volume Fried Chicken Kitchen (Honey’s Kettle)
How do you scale a cult-favorite fried chicken brand without losing that crackly, hand-crafted magic? In this CHOMP episode, we step into Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken to break down their operations—prep workflow, batter science, oil management, speed of service, menu engineering, and the hospitality culture that keeps lines out the door. If you’re a restaurant operator (or aspiring one), this is a masterclass in doing simple things unreasonably well. 👉 Free for restaurant owners: Get templates, checklists, and operator how-tos at RestaurantAssociation.com (free membership). #CHOMP #restaurantgrowth #restaurantmanagement The Restaurant Association is dedicated to helping you enhance your restaurant's sales, profits, and operations through a wealth of in-depth content tailored for professionals in operations, HR, IT, finance, and marketing. Membership is completely free—just sign up on the official website to access valuable resources, including weekly restaurant hacks, tips, tutorials, strategies, and secrets. As a member, you'll also gain access to exclusive shows, eLearning courses, webinars, and operations templates designed to elevate your restaurant's performance. Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership! https://restaurantassociation.com/unified/signup/ Shows https://restaurantassociation.com/shows eLearning Courses https://training.restaurantassociation.com Webinars https://webinar.restaurantassociation.com Operations Templates https://restaurantassociation.com/templates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YouTube Playlists Chomp! Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLX2R45bRx7vxeZk_nju5h81 Secret Recipe Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLW4UYm6kED8F2ofac5dnYiY The Restaurant Pulse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLXNiMxu68j27LmAIHaMthZF
Multiple Revenue Streams That Fresh Off the Boat has Tapped Into
Most restaurants rely on dine-in and delivery. Fresh Off the Boat quietly built a third revenue engine that most operators ignore and it’s become their profit multiplier. In this CHOMP episode, we break down the secret recipe: how they productized prep time into pre-sold seafood boxes / micro-wholesale + catering hybrids, priced for margin, and systemized fulfillment so the kitchen runs on rails. What you’ll learn The “hidden” revenue stream and why it scales without extra seats Finding a niche built on your own experiences Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to CHOMP @ Fresh Off the Boat (Santa Ana) 1:41 Meet Ramsay — founder/operator 3:28 Site selection & design vibe (patio/nautical) 4:04 How to order & menu overview 5:03 Kitchen tour — scratch cooking & sauces 6:25 Cooking demo: Barramundi plate 8:25 Dish breakdown & tasting notes 9:01 Patio & private events (Moroccan vibe; dog-friendly) 10:01 What is Mexican–Mediterranean fusion + meal prep 11:00 Sustainability: real plates & oil filtration 11:23 Vendor strategy & multi-sourcing 12:32 Best sellers showcase & tasting 13:52 Beer, wine & cocktails (bar program) 14:55 Leadership & culture: boots-on-the-ground 16:05 Managing rising costs & revenue streams 17:02 Opening during COVID — word-of-mouth growth 17:43 Team-first culture & career paths 18:58 Why the concept is unique; founders’ backgrounds 19:51 Tech upgrades (KDS, digital menus, online ordering) 20:17 Sourcing challenges across cuisines 20:50 Expansion plans & ops foundation 21:14 Closing thanks & where to find them (fobhosp.com) 22:22 Sweet finish: baklava bite #CHOMP #restaurantgrowth #restaurantmanagement The Restaurant Association is dedicated to helping you enhance your restaurant's sales, profits, and operations through a wealth of in-depth content tailored for professionals in operations, HR, IT, finance, and marketing. Membership is completely free—just sign up on the official website to access valuable resources, including weekly restaurant hacks, tips, tutorials, strategies, and secrets. As a member, you'll also gain access to exclusive shows, eLearning courses, webinars, and operations templates designed to elevate your restaurant's performance. Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership! https://restaurantassociation.com/unified/signup/ Shows https://restaurantassociation.com/shows eLearning Courses https://training.restaurantassociation.com Webinars https://webinar.restaurantassociation.com Operations Templates https://restaurantassociation.com/templates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YouTube Playlists Chomp! Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLX2R45bRx7vxeZk_nju5h81 Secret Recipe Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLW4UYm6kED8F2ofac5dnYiY The Restaurant Pulse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLXNiMxu68j27LmAIHaMthZF