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Who to pitch, what to send, pricing that survives approvals, the logistics checklist companies expect, and a follow up system that turns one event into a quarterly contract.
Katie Carswell
Fusion that photographs, plant forward that repeats, LTOs that do not break prep, discovery cuisines, trend tests, margin patterns, on brand menu copy, loyalty data that proves what stays.
Katie Carswell
True cost of losing a crew member, job posts that cut ghosting, burnout proof schedules, staff loyalty perks, roles and cross-training, culture that keeps people.
Katie Carswell
Fee math, menu structure, checkout fixes, SMS vs email, and how to move app regulars to your link without annoying them.
Katie Carswell
Discounts train deal hunters. Points, psychology, and simple tech that actually bring people back.
Katie Carswell
Hit the 28-30% sweet spot, calculate it right, and stop the menu items destroying your margins.
Katie Carswell
Cut end-of-shift waste, nail prep planning, and stop leaving money in the trash can.
Katie Carswell
Price catering like a pro. True cost per person, minimums, platform fees, and real-world examples.
Katie Carswell
Efficient service and genuine hospitality are not the same thing. Guests don't return because the food came fast. They return because of how you made them feel.
Katie Carswell
Your food truck layout — not your crew — is causing the chaos. Three core kitchen zones, a logic-first prep schedule, and bottleneck fixes that protect your team and your revenue.
Katie Carswell
Turn festival buzz into repeat customers. QR codes, social follow-up, loyalty programs, and easy ordering so they find you again and keep ordering.
Katie Carswell
Turning down events? Long lines? Steady revenue and a team you trust? Five clear signs you're ready to scale with a second food truck.
Katie Carswell
Started with $900 in an East Hollywood parking lot. Eight years later: 300+ locations, Drake, Roark, and what every operator can learn.
Katie Carswell
One of the biggest dining days of the year, and most operators leave money on the table. Pre-orders lock in revenue, cut chaos, $1 per order.
Katie Carswell
Game day catering and pre-orders made simple. Flat $1 per order, no commission. QR ordering, SMS reminders, and a site that ranks on Google.
Katie Carswell
Real talk about participating in Austin events as a food truck. Which events are worth it, which ones will drain your profits, and how to make money at festivals, markets, and pop-ups.
Katie Carswell
Everything you need to launch a profitable food truck. Real costs ($50K-$200K), permits, equipment, locations, and the tech stack that won't bleed you dry.
Joe Scott
The "multiply by three" pricing strategy and the 34% food cost myth have destroyed more restaurants than bad food ever could. Here's what you actually need to know.
Joe Scott
No marketing fluff. Just real costs, actual features, and which platform makes sense for YOUR business. See the break-even point and honest trade-offs.
Joe Scott
Domino's has a $1 billion website. You have a Facebook page. Here's why local restaurants are getting crushed online and exactly how to compete.
Joe Scott
Big chains rank #1 because they've invested millions in SEO. Here's how local restaurants can compete and rank on page 1 without the massive budget.
Joe Scott
Big chains send automated texts, emails, and push notifications. Here's how local restaurants can use marketing automation to compete without spending millions.
Katie Carswell
Stop paying delivery apps. Learn how to build profitable restaurant email lists to own your customer data, drive direct orders, and reclaim your margins.
Joe Scott
Stop posting and praying. Here's the actual strategy that got three food trucks to 10k+ followers without spending a dime on ads.
Katie Carswell
Let's do the math on what 30% commission fees actually mean for your business. Real numbers from real vendors who made the switch.
Katie Carswell
Everything you need to know about ghost kitchens: costs, revenue models, tech stack, and how to build a profitable delivery-only restaurant.
Joe Scott
