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The Restaurant Roadmap

The Restaurant Roadmap

By: Danny Bendas
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The Restaurant Roadmap is your guide to building and running a successful restaurant. Each episode explores the full journey of operations—from planning and development to menu design, execution, and growth. Hosts Danny Bendas, Amanda Stokes, and Chef Eric Lauer bring decades of expertise, joined by industry leaders and restaurant professionals who share their insights and stories. Together, they uncover strategies, tools, and lessons that help operators improve performance, strengthen teams, and elevate the guest experience. Whether you’re opening your first location or refining an established brand, The Restaurant Roadmap equips you to navigate every step with confidence.Synergy Restaurant Consultants Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine
Episodes
  • The Backbone of Operational Excellence - Inside the Supply Chain
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we break down the critical role of Supply Chain in building a consistent, high-quality, and scalable restaurant brand. From safeguarding quality and food safety to negotiating smarter vendor agreements, this conversation explores how a strong supply chain becomes both the guardian of the brand and a driver of profitability. We walk through the philosophy behind effective supply chain management, the importance of cross-department collaboration, how distribution impacts cost and service, and what it takes to build powerful supplier partnerships. Whether you're growing a single concept or managing a national brand, this episode delivers practical insights to streamline your systems, elevate product consistency, and strengthen your bottom line.

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    43 mins
  • Building a Concept That Works — From Vision to Market Fit
    Jan 7 2026

    In this episode, we explain what it really takes to develop a restaurant concept that stands out, connects with guests, and increases profitability. From balancing passion with strategy to understanding your target market and creating a crave-worthy signature dish, this episode is packed with insights to help you build smarter, not harder.

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    46 mins
  • Rebuilding Catering: Solving the People and Pipeline Problem
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode of the The Restaurant Roadmap, we dig into two of the biggest challenges in catering today; people and pipeline. From staffing shortages to stalled sales, hosts explore how to rebuild catering programs that are profitable, sustainable, and team-driven.

    Listeners will learn how to define catering-specific roles, create growth paths that retain top performers, and implement training systems that reduce chaos on event day. The conversation also covers how to build a predictable sales pipeline using CRMs, client follow-ups, and strategic partnerships that turn every event into repeat business.

    By the end, operators walk away with a clear blueprint: strengthen your people, streamline your process, and watch your catering revenue rise.

    Key takeaway: When your team feels supported and your brand feels consistent, success follows naturally.

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    53 mins
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