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What does it take to build a scalable breakfast concept that works day after day? In this episode of CHOMP, we go inside Kolache Factory to break down how this unique breakfast brand built a repeatable, high-volume model centered around simplicity, speed, and morning demand. This episode explores: Why Kolache Factory focused on the breakfast daypart How a tight menu and production flow drive consistency What makes the concept scalable across locations The operational discipline behind speed, freshness, and throughput Why restaurant owners and franchisees pay attention to this model CHOMP is about more than food — it’s about how restaurants are built to work. We spotlight the systems, decisions, and tradeoffs behind concepts that scale. If you’re a restaurant owner, operator, or entrepreneur looking to understand what actually makes a concept grow, this episode is for you. #kolachefactory #restaurantfranchise #bestbreakfast CHOMP features real restaurants and real operators sharing practical insights you can apply to your own business. 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

Doner kebabs dominate Europe, but very few concepts have successfully translated them into a scalable restaurant model in the U.S. In this episode of CHOMP, we go inside Doner Haus to break down what a döner kebab actually is—and why this concept is getting attention from restaurant owners and franchise-minded operators. This episode focuses on the business behind the food, including: How a low-SKU menu drives speed, consistency, and margins Why döner works as a high-throughput, process-driven concept What makes Doner Haus repeatable and franchise-ready How European street food principles translate to U.S. growth If you’re a restaurant owner, operator, or evaluating your next concept or franchise opportunity, this episode takes a close look at what’s happening behind the counter and why it works. These are the kinds of decisions and systems that separate concepts that simply look good from ones that are built to scale. #donerkebab #restaurantassociation #chomp CHOMP features real restaurants and real operators sharing practical insights you can apply to your own business. 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 do you build a Mexican restaurant that stands out in a crowded market and actually stays profitable? In this episode of CHOMP, we break down how Descanso Mexican restaurant built a modern Mexican restaurant by focusing on the fundamentals: menu execution, consistency, operations, and guest experience. We go behind the scenes to look at what Descanso does differently—from how the menu is structured to support volume, to how the kitchen is set up for speed and accuracy, to the decisions that help the restaurant run smoothly day after day. This episode is designed for restaurant owners, operators, and anyone thinking about opening or scaling a food business. It’s not about trends or hype—it’s about what works. 👇 In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Descanso designed a menu that performs under pressure • The operational choices that improve speed and consistency • What makes their concept scalable without losing quality • Why execution beats novelty in the restaurant business #descanso #chomp #restaurantassociation CHOMP features real restaurants and real operators sharing practical insights you can apply to your own business. 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