Prepare your restaurant for NFL season with smart menu planning, staffing, marketing, technology, and atmosphere strategies that boost season-long revenue.

What does it really take to build a restaurant from scratch and grow it successfully? In this episode of CHOMP by Restaurant Association, host Sebastian Kahn visits Scratch Bakery & Cafe in Newport Beach, California, to sit down with founder Ronnie and go behind the counter of the business. From creating a menu customers love to managing costs, maintaining quality, expanding locations, and preparing for future franchising, Ronnie shares practical lessons from years in the restaurant industry. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, operator, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about hospitality, this episode offers valuable insights you can apply to your own business. Watch the full episode and discover what it takes to build a restaurant with staying power. Visit restaurantassociation.com for more restaurant insights, resources, and industry conversations. About Restaurant Association Restaurant Association is an independent global organization representing restaurant owners and focused on improving business outcomes. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any other national, state, provincial, or local restaurant association. 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. Restaurant Association Resources Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership: https://restaurantassociation.com/v2/unified/signup/ Shows: https://restaurantassociation.com/shows Resources: https://restaurantassociation.com/resources #restaurantassociation #restaurantbusiness #restaurantowners #restaurantindustry #restaurantgrowth #scratchbakery

Swig signs franchise agreement for 11 South Denver locations, marking Colorado entry and validating its national expansion strategy.

Complete guide helping restaurant owners choose essential kitchen equipment - covering cooking, refrigeration, prep, sanitation, ventilation, safety, and long-term maintenance planning.

QR code menus let restaurants replace paper menus digitally, enabling instant updates, contactless browsing, ordering, and payment through simple smartphone scanning.

Avoiding common restaurant payroll mistakes - misclassification, tip credit errors, overtime miscalculations - protects businesses from costly penalties, back pay, and compliance risks.