No Reservations: The Honest Guide to Restaurant Success

🍽️ Ready for Restaurant Success? Join 'No Reservations,' a podcast with Kasey Anton, seasoned expert & author of Profit First for Restaurants. 🌐 Dive into global interviews, business insights, food trends, and more. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, feast on tips and inspiration for a thriving restaurant journey. Tune in and let your passion for food and hospitality flourish! 🍷🎙️

No Reservations: The Honest Guide to Restaurant Success is a business podcast hosted by Kasey Anton, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kasey Anton hosts No Reservations: The Honest Guide to Restaurant Success, a business show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #55

  Ep #55: The Core Numbers Every Restaurant Accountant Must Master

  Aug 5, 202623 min

  What numbers should every restaurant owner know? In this episode, Kasey Anton breaks down the core financial metrics that drive every successful restaurant. From Prime Cost and labor to occupancy and profit, she explains which numbers deserve your attention, why they matter, and how understanding them leads to better decisions. You'll learn why sales tax should never be treated as operating cash, how Prime Cost impacts profitability, and which percentages every restaurant owner should be tracking on a regular basis. If you've ever wondered where to start with your restaurant's finances, this episode will help you focus on the numbers that matter most.

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  Episode #53

  Ep #53: Controlling Costs When Volume Increases

  Jun 10, 202621 min

  In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton breaks down what happens when restaurant volume increases and why more sales do not always lead to more profit. Learn how labor costs, food waste, rushed systems, and operational shortcuts quietly eat away at your margins during busy seasons. Kasey shares practical ways to stay disciplined, protect your cash flow, and keep your restaurant profitable even when things get hectic. If your restaurant is busy but the profit is not showing up in your bank account, this episode is for you.

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  Episode #50

  Ep #52: How to Build a Profitable Menu

  May 13, 202618 min

  In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton breaks down how to build a profitable menu using simple, practical strategies. Learn how to cost your menu items, identify which dishes are helping or hurting your margins, and make small adjustments that can quickly improve profitability. From pricing and portioning to menu design, this episode shows you how to turn your menu into your strongest profit driver. If your restaurant is busy but not making money, this is where to start.

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  Episode #51

  #51: The Three Biggest Cost Leaks in Restaurants

  Apr 8, 202624 min

  In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton breaks down the three biggest cost leaks that quietly drain profit in almost every restaurant. From food and beverage to labor and occupancy, these are the areas where money slips away the fastest and often goes unnoticed. Kasey walks through how to identify where your numbers are off, what those gaps actually mean, and the simple ways to start fixing them right away. You’ll learn how to think about your costs differently, spot red flags in your reports, and take action before small issues turn into major financial problems. If you’ve ever felt like your restaurant is busy but the profit just isn’t there, this episode will help you find out why and what to do about it.

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  No Reservations: The Honest Guide to Restaurant Success

  #50: Profit First Wins From Real Restaurant Owners

  Mar 11, 202623 min

  Hear real stories of operators who transformed their cash flow and stability using Profit First for Restaurants.

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