1 in 4 restaurants ran at a loss last year.
And if you’re honest?
You’ve probably felt just one bad month away from being part of that stat.
I’ve recorded a few episodes for this podcast now and after speaking with some of the best restaurant owners in Australia … nearly every single one of them has been through the same stuff that you’re facing right now.
Whether it's finding staff, 80 hour weeks, rising supplier costs, struggling to balance family, no money left to pay yourself, fires, floods … you name it - the guests I’ve spoken to have seen it all.
Some of them are now industry leaders and experts, with successful restaurants, franchises, turning over millions in revenue, and even stocking their products in supermarkets
This podcast is about what really made the difference.
The stuff no one talks about.
The mindset shifts, the messy moments, and the moves that actually worked.
So if you’re:
Sick of grinding with nothing to show for it
Ready to finally pay yourself properly
Wanting a business that runs without you there 24/7
Then this is for you.
Every week, we’ll break down how to make restaurants profitable again
Not just with theory, but real strategies that are working right now.
If you need help right now head over to foodiecoaches.com and book a call with our team otherwise hit follow or subscribe wherever you’re tuning in and I’ll see you every Wednesday
Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld
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1 in 4 restaurants ran at a loss last year.
And if you’re honest?
You’ve probably felt just one bad month away from being part of that stat.
I’ve recorded a few episodes for this podcast now and after speaking with some of the best restaurant owners in Australia … nearly every single one of them has been through the same stuff that you’re facing right now.
Whether it's finding staff, 80 hour weeks, rising supplier costs, struggling to balance family, no money left to pay yourself, fires, floods … you name it - the guests I’ve spoken to have seen it all.
Some of them are now industry leaders and experts, with successful restaurants, franchises, turning over millions in revenue, and even stocking their products in supermarkets
This podcast is about what really made the difference.
The stuff no one talks about.
The mindset shifts, the messy moments, and the moves that actually worked.
So if you’re:
Sick of grinding with nothing to show for it
Ready to finally pay yourself properly
Wanting a business that runs without you there 24/7
Then this is for you.
Every week, we’ll break down how to make restaurants profitable again
Not just with theory, but real strategies that are working right now.
If you need help right now head over to foodiecoaches.com and book a call with our team otherwise hit follow or subscribe wherever you’re tuning in and I’ll see you every Wednesday
Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld
How to Make Profit EVEN After The 2025 Wage Increases with Wes Lambert From ARCA
Make Restaurants Profitable
45 minutes
3 months ago
How to Make Profit EVEN After The 2025 Wage Increases with Wes Lambert From ARCA
1 in 10 Restaurants are closing their doors
Today I’m joined by Wes Lambert, the CEO of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association (ARCA) who represents over 56,000 restaurants and cafes across Australia.
We talk about what’s actually going on behind the scenes of venue closures, wage hikes and consumer habits … and what it’s actually going to take to survive (and thrive) in 2025.
You’ll hear:
1:17 - The wage rises that came into effect on July 1st
4:30 - How can you stay profitable
5:45 - The one thing you HAVE to know to be successful in 2025
6:44 - What the government is currently debating that will have a HUGE impact on every owner in Australia
9:01 - 1 in 10 Restaurants are closing their doors, but what does this actually mean?
16:07 - What consumers are looking for right now
18:00 - How can you navigate all of the price rises and increases?
20:34 - What every successful operator focuses on
25:05 - What would Wes do if he started a hospitality business today
29:24 - How to negotiate your next rent increase
30:35 - The marketing tactics that are actually working
34:45 - How to use AI to grow your business
41:51 - If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the current state of the industry, start here
And so much more…
Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here
You can find ARCA over at https://arca.org.au/ or @arca.org.au
Follow Wes over on LinkedIn and check out his latest books here
If you're currently struggling or you want to build a business you love and get more time back, book a Call with our team here so we can help you work through your biggest problem right now.
Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld
Make Restaurants Profitable
1 in 4 restaurants ran at a loss last year.
And if you’re honest?
You’ve probably felt just one bad month away from being part of that stat.
I’ve recorded a few episodes for this podcast now and after speaking with some of the best restaurant owners in Australia … nearly every single one of them has been through the same stuff that you’re facing right now.
Whether it's finding staff, 80 hour weeks, rising supplier costs, struggling to balance family, no money left to pay yourself, fires, floods … you name it - the guests I’ve spoken to have seen it all.
Some of them are now industry leaders and experts, with successful restaurants, franchises, turning over millions in revenue, and even stocking their products in supermarkets
This podcast is about what really made the difference.
The stuff no one talks about.
The mindset shifts, the messy moments, and the moves that actually worked.
So if you’re:
Sick of grinding with nothing to show for it
Ready to finally pay yourself properly
Wanting a business that runs without you there 24/7
Then this is for you.
Every week, we’ll break down how to make restaurants profitable again
Not just with theory, but real strategies that are working right now.
If you need help right now head over to foodiecoaches.com and book a call with our team otherwise hit follow or subscribe wherever you’re tuning in and I’ll see you every Wednesday
Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld
