Most restaurants rely on dine-in and delivery. Fresh Off the Boat quietly built a third revenue engine that most operators ignore and it’s become their profit multiplier. In this CHOMP episode, we break down the secret recipe: how they productized prep time into pre-sold seafood boxes / micro-wholesale + catering hybrids, priced for margin, and systemized fulfillment so the kitchen runs on rails. What you’ll learn The “hidden” revenue stream and why it scales without extra seats Finding a niche built on your own experiences Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to CHOMP @ Fresh Off the Boat (Santa Ana) 1:41 Meet Ramsay — founder/operator 3:28 Site selection & design vibe (patio/nautical) 4:04 How to order & menu overview 5:03 Kitchen tour — scratch cooking & sauces 6:25 Cooking demo: Barramundi plate 8:25 Dish breakdown & tasting notes 9:01 Patio & private events (Moroccan vibe; dog-friendly) 10:01 What is Mexican–Mediterranean fusion + meal prep 11:00 Sustainability: real plates & oil filtration 11:23 Vendor strategy & multi-sourcing 12:32 Best sellers showcase & tasting 13:52 Beer, wine & cocktails (bar program) 14:55 Leadership & culture: boots-on-the-ground 16:05 Managing rising costs & revenue streams 17:02 Opening during COVID — word-of-mouth growth 17:43 Team-first culture & career paths 18:58 Why the concept is unique; founders’ backgrounds 19:51 Tech upgrades (KDS, digital menus, online ordering) 20:17 Sourcing challenges across cuisines 20:50 Expansion plans & ops foundation 21:14 Closing thanks & where to find them (fobhosp.com) 22:22 Sweet finish: baklava bite #CHOMP #restaurantgrowth #restaurantmanagement 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