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Learn how these successful restaurants run their operations. Find out their secret recipe to profitability.
Episodes
We Went Inside Starbird—Now We Know Why Everyone’s Talking
Discover Starbird, the fast casual crispy chicken franchise redefining chicken sandwiches, quick service restaurants, restaurant tech, automation, food delivery, and franchise growth. Go behind the scenes of Starbird, the premium crispy chicken restaurant transforming the fast casual industry with next-level chicken sandwiches, digital-first ordering, and kitchen automation. In this CHOMP episode, we explore how Starbird has grown from a single-location concept into a tech-savvy, scalable chicken sandwich franchise. Learn how this brand is using modern tech, third-party delivery integration, and restaurant automation to create a fast casual experience that’s built for speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. You’ll see how Starbird delivers consistent quality using smart kitchen systems, digital menu boards, and streamlined online ordering—while standing out in a crowded field of chicken sandwich restaurants. We cover how their marketing, brand design, and digital-first mindset are helping them grow as a modern fast casual franchise in a competitive landscape. Whether you're a restaurant owner, food entrepreneur, or operations pro, this is a playbook for building a profitable, tech-powered chicken brand. 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: 00:00 Welcome to Starbird 02:06 Chicken Innovation 04:05 Employee Education 07:47 Community Support 11:02 Future Plans 15:07 Conclusion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The High-Tech Secrets Behind Bushfire Kitchen’s Fast Casual Success
Go behind the scenes at Bushfire Kitchen, where smart technology meets wood-fired flavor in one of California’s most innovative fast casual restaurants. In this episode of CHOMP, we explore how the team uses digital tools and automation to streamline operations, speed up service, and deliver bold, fire-grilled meals without sacrificing quality. You’ll see how kitchen tech helps the staff stay efficient, how digital ordering enhances the customer experience, and why Bushfire Kitchen stands out in a competitive restaurant landscape. Whether you're a food lover, restaurant owner, or tech enthusiast, this inside look at a smart kitchen in action is packed with insights and inspiration. Free E-book A Guide: How to Effectively Reduce Expenses and Increase Staff Engagement in Your Restaurant https://restaurantassociation.com/library/how-to-effectively-reduce-expenses-and-increase-staff-engagment-in-your-restaurant.pdf 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: Intro 0:00 CEO Oliver Barwin 0:14 Origin of Bushfire Kitchen 1:32 Interior 1:52 Exterior and Patio 2:54 Marketing 3:34 Kitchen 4:22 The Menu 6:32 Bushfire's Foundation 7:09 Restaurant Tech 7:54 Restaurant Growth 9:04 Restaurant Trends 9:49 AI in the Restaurant 12:22 Expansion 13:18 Hidden Costs 15:00 Outro 16:34 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How 1909 Turns Every Visit Into an Unforgettable Experience
This week on Chomp, we’re in Old Town Temecula at 1909, a restaurant that blends history, top-tier hospitality, and incredible food to create a place people can’t wait to return to. We sit down with Jessica, one of the managers, to find out what makes this spot so special, from their handcrafted cocktails and fresh, made-in-house dishes to the energy and personality that set the tone the moment you walk in. We’ll take you behind the bar, into the kitchen, and through the buzzing dining spaces to see how 1909 delivers an experience that feels like a two-hour escape. Plus, we’ll talk about how their team keeps the menu fresh, their approach to hiring the right people, and the little details that keep guests coming back. If you’re looking for a restaurant that does things differently, you won’t want to miss this episode! Free E-book A Guide:How to Effectively Reduce Expenses and Increase Staff Engagement in Your Restaurant https://restaurantassociation.com/library/how-to-effectively-reduce-expenses-and-increase-staff-engagment-in-your-restaurant.pdf 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 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Meet 1909 03:21 Culinary Delights 06:53 The 2-Hour Vacation 09:35 Team Spirit 13:15 Closing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------