Have you ever wondered why restaurants sometimes buy supplies from Costco, Sam’s Club, or the local grocery store instead of a distributor? The Restaurant Punk crew breaks down how food costs work behind the scenes, and spoiler alert - it’s nothing like customers imagine. From dealing with slow-season ordering, case sizes that don’t match menu needs, storage limitations, and fluctuating distributor prices, the team explains why retail runs are sometimes the smarter move. They also get into th...
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Have you ever wondered why restaurants sometimes buy supplies from Costco, Sam’s Club, or the local grocery store instead of a distributor? The Restaurant Punk crew breaks down how food costs work behind the scenes, and spoiler alert - it’s nothing like customers imagine. From dealing with slow-season ordering, case sizes that don’t match menu needs, storage limitations, and fluctuating distributor prices, the team explains why retail runs are sometimes the smarter move. They also get into th...
Food, Service, or Atmosphere: What REALLY Matters Most in a Restaurant?
Restaurant Punk
15 minutes
1 month ago
Food, Service, or Atmosphere: What REALLY Matters Most in a Restaurant?
Is it the food, the service, or the atmosphere that shapes a guest’s experience? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we dive deep into how each one can make—or break—a night out. From servers acting like performers to restaurants that look like hospitals, to the power of decor, music, and mood—we debate what really sticks with guests long after the meal. It’s unfiltered talk, laughs, and plenty of perspective from the people living the restaurant grind. 👉 Episode Topics Include: restaurant po...
Restaurant Punk
Have you ever wondered why restaurants sometimes buy supplies from Costco, Sam’s Club, or the local grocery store instead of a distributor? The Restaurant Punk crew breaks down how food costs work behind the scenes, and spoiler alert - it’s nothing like customers imagine. From dealing with slow-season ordering, case sizes that don’t match menu needs, storage limitations, and fluctuating distributor prices, the team explains why retail runs are sometimes the smarter move. They also get into th...
