Chomp Show
Chomp ShowThe show where we take you behind-the-scenes of your favorite restaurants. Learn the origin of some of the biggest brands; go into the kitchens and recipe vaults; take a look at business finances; and get a peek at the technology that makes the best restaurant companies successful.
Episodes
What It REALLY Takes to Open a Pizza Restaurant in California | CHOMP Show
What does it REALLY take to run a pizza restaurant? In this episode of CHOMP, we go behind the scenes at Pizza Guys to meet Felix, Kenneth, and Kaitlin - a family working together to build one of Orange County’s newest pizza spots. From 70-hour work weeks and opening struggles to fresh dough made daily, hiring staff, managing deliveries, marketing, inventory, and future expansion plans, this episode gives an authentic look into modern restaurant ownership. This isn’t just about pizza. It’s about family, sacrifice, entrepreneurship, and building something together. In this episode: ✔️ Behind-the-scenes pizza making ✔️ How the Pizza Guys franchise works ✔️ The challenges of opening a restaurant ✔️ Family dynamics in business ✔️ Marketing & delivery operations ✔️ Managing employees & restaurant culture ✔️ The reality of long hours in hospitality ✔️ Their future growth plans in Orange County Whether you're a restaurant owner, entrepreneur, franchise operator, or simply love food and business stories, this episode is packed with insights and real conversations. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Could you work 70 hours a week running a restaurant with your family? 📍 Featured Restaurant Pizza Guys 🎥 CHOMP by Restaurant Association @RestaurantAssociation 📢 Want your restaurant featured on CHOMP? Reach out at https://restaurantassociation.com and tell us your story. #PizzaGuys #RestaurantIndustry #PizzaRestaurant #FamilyBusiness #RestaurantOwner #Entrepreneur #HospitalityIndustry #PizzaBusiness #SmallBusiness #RestaurantLife #CHOMPShow #HuntingtonBeach #CaliforniaRestaurants #RestaurantManagement #FoodBusiness #QSR #BehindTheScenes #RestaurantAssociation
Inside Corner Bakery: What Every Restaurant Operator Can Learn
What does it really take to run a successful restaurant in today’s fast-moving industry? In this episode of Chomp Show by Restaurant Association, we step inside Corner Bakery to uncover the real story behind their operations, challenges, and the decisions that drive performance. This is not theory. This is what’s actually happening inside restaurants today. What You’ll Learn: - How real restaurant teams operate during peak hours - The biggest operational challenges operators face daily - Where inefficiencies quietly impact profitability - What smart operators do differently to stay ahead Why This Matters Running a restaurant today isn’t just about food, it’s about: - Speed - Accuracy - Labor efficiency - Real-time decision making And small gaps in operations can turn into major losses over time. Key Takeaway The difference between average and top-performing restaurants often comes down to: - Visibility - Systems - Execution About Chomp Show Chomp Show is a Restaurant Association series where we explore real restaurants, real challenges, and real solutions shaping the industry. If you’re a restaurant owner, operator, or part of a growing brand, this is built for you. Learn More & Stay Connected 👉 https://restaurantassociation.com 👉 Free membership available for restaurant professionals Subscribe for More We publish weekly insights on: - Restaurant operations - Labor & cost control - Technology & automation - Industry trends #RestaurantManagement #CornerBakeryCafe #RestaurantOperations #RestaurantOwners #RestaurantIndustry #HospitalityIndustry #ChompShow #RestaurantAssociation #FoodBusiness #RestaurantLife #QSR #FastCasual #HospitalityLeadership #BusinessInsights #OperationsManagement #restaurantgrowth
Inside Kolache Factory: The Breakfast Concept Built to Scale
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