When restaurant owners are struggling, they’re often quick to blame external factors like the economy, lazy employees, or changing customer habits.
But here’s the truth - if other restaurants are thriving under the same conditions, the problem isn’t the economy…
It’s your business.
In this episode of The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, we deliver a reality check for independent and multi-location restaurant owners who are working 80-hour weeks - yet still not seeing results.
We break down the myth that effort equals success and show you how focusing on the wrong things can quietly kill your business. You’ll also learn the hidden profit leaks that bleed your margins daily.
Tune in to discover:
✅How to identify why your restaurant's profitability is lagging
✅Simple, zero-cost upselling strategies that can boost sales by 10-20%
✅How to fix a broken hiring process and retain staff beyond 90 days
✅The value of after-action employee reviews - and how to do them
✅Why a victor mindset (not more hours) is key to long-term restaurant success
✅How to measure performance and build real systems in your restaurant business
Whether you’re running a single-location restaurant or trying to grow multiple units, this episode reveals the small issues that compound over time and destroy profits.
Key Points
00:01:00 Your Business Isn't That Good
00:03:00 Victim vs Victor Mentality
00:06:00 Results vs Effort
00:08:40 Death by a Thousand Cuts
00:12:40 The Impact Of Upselling
00:18:00 Zero-Cost Revenue Growth
00:22:00 Hiring Metrics
00:27:00 After-Action Employee Reviews
00:30:20 Profit Knowledge Gap
00:34:00 Root Cause Analysis
If you're ready to improve your restaurant team culture, increase profits, and stop letting your business run you - this episode will show you how to grow a restaurant with clarity, strategy, and systems.

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✅About Us✅
The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast is hosted by Andrew Scott - founder of OwnerShift Training.

Andrew Scott successfully scaled his restaurant business to 4 locations while working a handful of hours each week. He’s since helped over 1,000 restaurant owners increase their sales, profits, and free time - and he’d love to help you too.
✅For Restaurant Owners✅
Interested in growing your restaurant business while working less? Book your free assessment call:
👉 Restaurant Assessment Call

✅Connect With Us✅
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