D. J. Costantino

[Podcast] The Anti Ghost Kitchen with Kristen Barnett

Kristen Barnett joins us on this episode of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. In this episode, we get into: Ghost kitchen myths, when the ghost kitchen model is a good idea for an operator, what you need to know to be successful with this restaurant model, and so much more!

Operations

The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

Whether you want to call them ghost kitchens, dark kitchens, or cloud kitchens, there’s no denying that this new model has exploded in popularity the past few years. We chatted with some of the most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out myths, best practices, and tips for success.

Podcast

[Podcast] The new customer loyalty with Phil Crawford of CKE Restaurants

We’re joined on this episode by Phil Crawford, the chief technology officer of CKE brands, better known as the parent of Carl's Jr. & Hardees. And we’re talking all things customer loyalty tech.

Staffing

8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

We don’t have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable.

Podcast

[Podcast] Staying Ahead of the Curve of What Customers Want

Mijo Alanis found success in his career by staying ahead of the curve—opening a juice & smoothie shop long before they were popular. Mijo tells the story of Beyond Juicery from the beginning, how they’ve grown through franchising, and the “bus tub” moments that helped him give people what they want.

Staffing

How to Build (and Maintain) Epic Restaurant Culture

The restaurant industry has long been associated with long hours, hot-headed chefs, and an intense working environment that only the most passionate could handle. But that’s been slowly changing over the past few years.

Operations

Where Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships Go Wrong: 7 Common Issues

A strong franchisor-franchisee relationship is a thing of beauty, but it doesn't come without its challenges. Here are 7 common issues impacting the franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Podcast

[Podcast] The state of the QSR and FSR industries with Danny Klein, Editor at Food News Media

As editor at Food News Media, Danny Klein has a 30,000-foot view of everything that's going on in our industry. From curbside pickup to QR codes, to the labor shortage to loyalty. It's an episode packed with breakdowns, some hot takes, and knowledge bombs that you can take back to your teams.

Insights

[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

Learn the top trends in sales and labor for fast-casual and QSR restaurants in 2022, and how you're locations can benefit from these insights.

Clients

How National Coney Island Uses 7shifts to Bring Together 16 Locations

Learn how National Coney Island uses 7shifts to streamline communications, ditch manual scheduling process and decrease labor costs with a simple software.

Hi! I'm D.J., 7shifts' resident Content Writer. I come from a family of chefs and a background in food journalism. I'm always looking for ways to help make the restaurant industry better!