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Restaurant Growth Accelerator: More Profit, More Locations, And More Time With Your Family
Most restaurant owners are trapped - working crushing hours, missing time with loved ones, and wondering if all this sacrifice will ever pay off.
But there's a better way.
Welcome to Restaurant Growth Accelerator, your blueprint for transforming your restaurant into a profitable, scalable business that runs on autopilot.
Your host, Andrew Scott has scaled multiple successful restaurants himself. Andrew is also the founder of Owner Shift Training - where he helps restaurants increase profits while working less.
In each episode of Restaurant Growth Accelerator, you'll discover actionable strategies, systems, and stories for transforming your restaurant from a burden to an asset.
Whether you're struggling with your restaurant staffing, restaurant marketing, restaurant profits, or just want to spend more time with your family - this show gives you the exact roadmap to restaurant freedom.
If you're ready to increase your profits while spending more time with your family, click here and we'll map out a strategy together https://hs.ownershifttraining.com/doubleprofits
Episodes
54 episodes
How to Avoid Being Short-Staffed During Busy Season
What if you could predict exactly how many employees your restaurant will need before peak season hits?No scrambling.No desperate hiring.No working 80-hour weeks.Instead, what if you could have a clear res...
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Episode 54
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25:40
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The 2026 Local SEO Playbook for Restaurants | With Claudia Tomina
AI is changing how restaurants show up on Google - and most owners don’t even realize they’re invisible.In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott sits down with local SEO expert Claudia Tomina to discuss ...
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Episode 53
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38:57
You're Addicted to Rescuing Your Restaurant
Why do so many restaurant owners keep ending up in survival mode… even after sales recover and things “get better”?In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott breaks down why survival mode isn’t jus...
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Episode 52
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29:01
Doing Everything Yourself Is Why Your Restaurant Is Stuck
As a busy restaurant owner, doing everything yourself might feel responsible. But it’s actually the exact reason your restaurant can’t scale.Working longer hours, rescuing your team, and jumping into every problem may feel produc...
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Episode 51
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19:08
Your labor isn't too high, your output is too low
If your restaurant labor is stuck above 30%, these simple scheduling and productivity shifts can drop your restaurant labor costs fast - without cutting wages or overworking staff.In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelera...
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Episode 50
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20:03
How to keep MORE of the profit your restaurant makes
Running a restaurant is hard. Keeping it profitable is even harder.In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott (Founder of OwnerShift) shares the four financial rules every restaurant owner needs to...
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Episode 49
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37:16
Restaurant Owner FAQs: Tech Stacks, AI, Marketing & Delivery Answered
In this FAQ episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott answers real questions submitted by restaurant owners. Including questions about navigating POS systems, tech stacks, AI tools, marketing decisions, and third...
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Episode 48
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27:19
The #1 Belief Keeping Your Restaurant from Growing
Is your mindset the real reason your restaurant isn’t growing?If you're constantly blaming food costs, labor shortages, or the economy, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about restaurant success.In...
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Episode 47
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20:51
How to Keep Your Restaurant Profitable in Winter
Restaurant sales crash every January... here’s how to stop the bleeding before it starts.Welcome to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with your host, Andrew Scott.Today, we're diving deep into how to plan for and ...
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Episode 46
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36:34
How To Grow Restaurant Sales Without Discounting | With Kim Shapiro
This episode will completely change how you think about restaurant growth, profitability, and freedom - straight from a multi-unit owner who scaled back and made more money.Welcome to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast.
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Episode 45
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45:51
Buying vs. Building a Restaurant: What’s Better?
If you're planning to scale your restaurant business, this is the blueprint for buying existing restaurants the smart way - straight from a 20-year restaurant industry veteran.In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator ...
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Episode 44
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29:02
How To Get Restaurant Managers To Think Like Restaurant Owners
Tired of restaurant managers who don’t take initiative, don’t know their numbers, and always need hand-holding? Welcome back to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with your host Andrew Scott, a multi-unit restaurant owner ...
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Episode 43
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26:02
How Smart Restaurant Owners Use Data to Explode Profits | With Russ Hawkins
Data is the secret weapon of today’s most profitable restaurants. Join Andrew Scott and Russ Hawkins as they break down how to use numbers and data to scale your restaurant, cut costs, and increase your revenue.If you're ...
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Episode 42
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48:08
Should I Sell My Restaurant Or Fix It?
If you’re a restaurant owner asking yourself, “Should I sell or fix my restaurant?” - then you need to know that getting this right could mean the difference between a six-figure loss or a thriving comeback.In this episode, Andre...
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Episode 41
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45:03
How Much Should I Pay Myself As A Restaurant Owner? (Real Numbers & Strategies)
If you're running a restaurant and not paying yourself properly, you're not running a business… you're running a liability. Tune in today and see how to build a profitable restaurant that pays you like a real CEO.In...
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Episode 40
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34:54
How A BBQ Restaurant Added $150,000 In Net Profit In Only 6 Months | With Donnie Saviak
This restaurant owner turned a $110,000 loss into a thriving business, while taking back his time, team, and mental health.Welcome back to the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast with host Andrew Scott - a restaurant owner turn...
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Episode 39
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57:02
Am I The Problem In My Business?
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with restaurant employees, blamed the economy, or wondered why your restaurant's profitability isn’t improving - this episode will challenge you to look in the mirror. Because it turns out, there’s ...
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Episode 38
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27:45
5 Money Models to Boost Restaurant Profits in 7 Days
Struggling with slim profit margins in your restaurant? In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, Andrew Scott (founder of Owner Shift) shares 5 proven restaurant growth strategies you can use to boost profits...
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Episode 37
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44:49
Why Your Restaurant Can’t Run Without You
If you’re a restaurant owner who’s always covering shifts, stuck in 80-hour weeks, and constantly putting out fires - you need to know that restaurant owner burnout is real.And it’s costing you your freedom, your profits, and you...
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Episode 36
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46:35
Smarter Kitchen = Bigger Profits: Restaurant Kitchen Systems That Work
Your kitchen could be costing you thousands in hidden labor and wasted time.In this episode of The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast, your host, Andrew Scott, sits down with kitchen expert Bruce Nollert.Together, they...
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Episode 35
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34:13
Anger Management Tips For Restaurant Owners
High stress. Long hours. Angry outbursts. If your restaurant is running you into the ground, it’s time to get honest about emotional control - and how it could be killing your businessIn this episode of the Restaurant Grow...
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Episode 34
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38:05
How This Bakery Owner Escaped 80-Hour Weeks and Built a Profitable Business
From an exhausted bakery owner working nonstop to selling her bakery at a profit - Camile Sue’s story is proof that you can grow a bakery, restaurant, or any food service business AND get your life back. In this episode of the Re...
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Episode 33
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39:44
How to Fix Restaurant Management Problems Using DISC (Personality Testing)
When you've been running restaurants for almost 20 years like I have, you start noticing patterns.Eespecially when it comes to why certain restaurant managers thrive while others quietly (or loudly) drive top talent out the door. ...
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Episode 32
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41:19
Why Your Successful Restaurant Isn’t A Good Enough Business (yet)
When restaurant owners are struggling, they’re often quick to blame external factors like the economy, lazy employees, or changing customer habits.But here’s the truth - if other restaurants are thriving under the same conditions...
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