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Reformed former Chef, current @restaurant365 Lead Solutions Engineer, Host of #BehindTheNumbersPod, and always in search of great times & tasty bites!

San Diego, CA
Joined June 2009
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A building collapse he missed by 15 minutes ended up creating two new restaurant concepts 😳 That's just one story from Munsok So, President & CEO of So Hospitality Group, on the latest episode of #BehindTheNumbersPod. Watch the full episode now: r365.info/4gFv9VP
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They left 52 Whole Foods stores behind to build 10 #restaurants of their own 🥣 The Granola Bar's founders walked away from CPG to dream bigger and on this episode of #BehindTheNumbersPod, they get into the real numbers behind that decision. Tune in now: r365.info/4bT0Ppl
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GPS Hospitality's Gary Thomas supports nearly 400 Burger Kings and 16 Popeyes, so when a number looks off, he doesn't have time to guess. This week on #BehindTheNumbersPod, he breaks down how #R365 helps him pinpoint where an error is coming from: r365.info/4huucS9
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What does it actually take to more than double your net profit margin as an independent restaurant operator? 📈 Ramon Soriano of La Calle Tacos has the answer and on the latest episode of #BehindTheNumbersPod, he shares all of it. Catch the full episode: r365.info/4v8Sp4s
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From dishwasher to Director of Restaurant Operations Consulting at @USFoods, Lance Reynolds has seen it all. In our latest episode of #BehindTheNumbersPod, he makes one thing clear: 2026 is the year operators either embrace AI or get left behind. Watch: r365.info/3PRSES5
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The clock is ticking on early bird pricing for #R365 Transform and there’s less than 2 months left to save ⏳ This is where operators, leaders, and innovators come together to level up and you won’t want to miss it. Register: r365.info/41L4DTN
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Running multiple brands across one of the busiest airports in the world means your numbers can't be two months behind. The CEO of Concord Collective Partners joins us on #BehindTheNumbersPod to break down how real-time P&L visibility became non-negotiable: r365.info/4sW1g7Z
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What if your biggest growth lever isn’t more traffic, just better customer service? This week on #BehindTheNumbersPod, @balancegrille's CEO shares how dialing in the customer experience, from app-driven revenue to smarter infrastructure, fuels momentum: r365.info/41XmVBq
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What does scaling from 1 to 55 locations actually take? 🤔 This week on #BehindTheNumbersPod, Marc and Rich sit down with @HuHot's VP of Technology to break down how they’re using #R365 to turn everyday data into real results. Watch: r365.info/4uNRFSB
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What started as an idea on a paper napkin is now helping 1,000+ families every year 💌 On the new #BehindTheNumbersPod, @COREGives joins us to talk about growing into a lifeline for #restaurant workers, delivering $600,000+ in grants last year: r365.info/47JobeH
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In our latest #BehindTheNumbersPod episode, Pepper Lunch CEO Troy Hooper breaks down how they're scaling from 560 #restaurants across 17 countries to a projected 1,100+ by 2030, with franchisee profitability at the center. Watch the full episode: r365.info/4rGUzH3
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In this new #BehindTheNumbersPod, Villa Restaurant Group shares how bringing #accounting, inventory, labor, and purchasing into one platform created a “source of truth," improving visibility, compliance, and decision-making across the organization. Watch: r365.info/4rimTzg
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The challenges facing #restaurants go way beyond beef 🐮 In our latest episode of #BehindTheNumbersPod, CFO of @FreddysUSA Bill Valentas joins Marc & Rich as they dig into the real issues operators are navigating right now and what it takes to stay ahead: r365.info/4sV90Z0
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Have you checked out the latest episode of @Restaurant_365 's #BehindTheNumbersPod? Nothing like chatting with the @hotchickendaves Team about their secrets to success! r365.info/3Z2DvhL
What's the secret behind booming success? 💥 In our new #BehindTheNumbersPod, Dave's Hot Chicken uncovers the secrets of one of the fastest-growing chains in history. Tune in and follow their transformation from parking lot pop-up to global powerhouse: r365.info/3Z2DvhL
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On the latest episode of #BehindTheNumbersPod, Heather Kulzak of @BlackRockCoffee joins Marc and Rich to break down how they train 2,500+ employees, maintain drink consistency across states, and use #R365 to power ordering, inventory, and growth: r365.info/3XXNkgI
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On this week's #BehindTheNumbersPod, Brand Operations Manager David Selby of Square One Concepts joins us to break down how precision, data discipline, and a massive beverage program power the growth of one of Arizona’s most successful #restaurant groups: r365.info/4p7pv1l
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"You can't manage what you can't measure" 🔎 This week on #BehindTheNumbersPod, the CEO of @CraveworthyUS Gregg Majewski discusses scaling a #restaurant group from zero to $300 million in sales in just over two years. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts: r365.info/47zvkNY
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Mediocrity? Your favorite #restaurant would never 👎 In this week's episode of #BehindTheNumbersPod, Marc & Rich are joined by Ice Age CFO Josh Lacer-Watkins to discuss the practices + resources that transformed performance across 46 McDonald’s locations: r365.info/48wv7NJ
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A #restaurant operator's dream? Doing more with less 🔑 In today's #BehindTheNumbersPod episode, Wholly Stromboli co-owner & World Pizza Champion Melissa Rickman shares the systems and metrics behind one of the most efficient restaurants in the business: r365.info/4mzW8Da
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🗣️ PSA: a new #BehindTheNumbersPod episode just dropped! This week, Rich & Marc are joined by attorney Anthony Zaller to discuss how #restaurant operators can sustainably protect and grow their businesses. Watch: r365.info/3HSMXzD
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