Restaurant Tips

Most restaurants say they have goals for the year—but very few actually set goals that drive results. In this video, we walk through how to set clear, realistic, and measurable restaurant goals for 2026, whether you’re running one location or multiple units. You’ll learn: ✔️ The biggest mistake restaurants make when setting annual goals ✔️ How to break big goals into weekly and monthly actions ✔️ Which numbers actually matter (and which don’t) ✔️ How to align owners, managers, and staff around the same targets ✔️ Simple goal examples for sales, labor, food cost, and operations This framework works for: • Restaurant owners • General managers & operators • Multi-unit groups • New concepts and established brands 📊 Stop “hoping” 2026 is better—plan for it.

Manual tip pooling might feel “normal,” but it’s quietly costing restaurants time, money, and trust with their teams. In this video, we break down why smart, modern restaurants are moving away from manual tip pooling—and what actually happens when you automate it. You’ll learn: • Why manual tip pooling creates errors, disputes, and payroll headaches • How automation eliminates end-of-shift chaos and manager burnout • The hidden compliance risks most restaurants don’t realize they’re carrying • What changes instantly when tips are calculated accurately and transparently • How automation improves team morale, trust, and retention This isn’t about adding more software—it’s about removing friction from one of the most sensitive parts of restaurant operations: money. Whether you run a single location or multiple units, automated tip pooling helps you: ✔ Save hours every week ✔ Reduce payroll mistakes ✔ Protect your business from compliance issues ✔ Create fairness and transparency your team can actually see If you’re still pooling tips by hand, spreadsheets, or end-of-night math, this video will make you rethink everything. 👇 Watch until the end to see what smart operators changed—and why they’ll never go back.

Restaurant owners, want to know why restaurants fail and how to run a successful restaurant business? 🍽️ Learn the 7 reasons restaurants close so YOU can avoid them. ✅ What you’ll learn: The most common mistakes that cause restaurant closures Proven strategies to keep your restaurant profitable Real stories from successful and failed restaurant owners Actionable tips to build a strong, lasting restaurant brand 💡 Whether you’re opening your first restaurant or running a multi-location business, these insights will help you avoid costly errors and set yourself up for success. #restauranttips #restaurantmanagement #restaurantgrowth 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Food Truck Beginnings 1:15 Founder’s Story 3:40 Finding the Perfect Burger Concept 7:05 Transition to Brick‑and‑Mortar 10:20 Scaling & Expansion 13:45 Building a Community & Culture 17:00 Lessons Learned & Future Plans 19:30 Outro & Final Bite ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------