The Restaurant Success Podcast

Avoid Pitfalls of Expansion by Planning in Advance

Season 1 Episode 19

In this episode of the Restaurant Success Podcast, Matthew Mabel shares essential strategies for restaurant entrepreneurs planning to expand their business. Despite economic uncertainties, many restaurant businesses continue to thrive and grow. Matthew discusses the unique challenges restaurant owners face when transitioning from single to multi-unit operations, expanding into new cities, or launching additional concepts. He emphasizes that proper planning, organization, and importing knowledge from successful restaurant companies is crucial before expansion, not after. This episode offers valuable insights for restaurant business owners looking to scale their operations while maintaining profitability, operational excellence, and work-life balance.

Key Topics Covered

  • The challenges of expanding from one restaurant to multiple locations
  • Managing multi-concept restaurant operations
  • The complexities of multi-city expansion
  • Protecting your restaurant business during growth periods
  • The importance of systems that mirror the owner's contributions
  • How proper planning prevents profit leakage during expansion

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Matthew works with owners of successful, independent, multi-unit restaurants to improve:

  • Profit growth
  • Sales optimization
  • Guest count increase
  • Unit expansion
  • Employee engagement
  • Brand loyalty

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