FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

A podcast by Josh Kopel

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506 Episodes

  1. Master of Scale: John Ramsay on Scaling Taco Cabana and Building Brand Loyalty

    Published: 1/24/2025
  2. Revolutionizing Franchises: Andrew Kim on Putting People Before Profits at Waba Grill

    Published: 1/21/2025
  3. From Finance to Hospitality: Shawn Uldridge on Taking Big Risks for Bigger Rewards

    Published: 1/17/2025
  4. Why Most Restaurants Struggle (And How to Break the Cycle)

    Published: 1/15/2025
  5. Purpose Driven Profitability: Chris Hall on Building Culture, Community, and Connection

    Published: 1/14/2025
  6. From Franchise to Legacy: Brian Smith and Robert Hagopian on Building a Butcher Shop Empire

    Published: 1/10/2025
  7. 2025 FULL COMP Trailer

    Published: 1/9/2025
  8. Never Settle: Savneet Singh on Reshaping Restaurant Technology and Culture

    Published: 1/7/2025
  9. Balancing Creativity and Tradition: Eldredge and Tyler Ropolo on Reinventing Italian Dining

    Published: 1/3/2025
  10. Leading with Focus: Peter Newlin on Revolutionizing Suburban Dining

    Published: 12/31/2024
  11. Rethinking Risk: Harold Jurado on Reinventing Success in Restaurants and CPG

    Published: 12/27/2024
  12. Scaling Culture and Experience: Barry McGowan on Fogo de Chão’s Global Growth

    Published: 12/24/2024
  13. Myles Moody on the fastest way to grow

    Published: 12/20/2024
  14. Shannon Smith on building a great business through storytelling

    Published: 12/17/2024
  15. Chad Coulter on the blueprint to scaling a casual restaurant

    Published: 12/13/2024
  16. Elizabeth Blau on creating a culinary destination

    Published: 12/10/2024
  17. Jamie Mulholland on the keys to longevity in the hospitality industry

    Published: 12/6/2024
  18. Dara Mirjahangiry on how to build a network that guarantees success

    Published: 12/3/2024
  19. Jeremy Cohn and Jared Rouben on building a cult-like following

    Published: 11/29/2024
  20. Kurt Metzger on breathing new life into a 70 year old brand

    Published: 11/26/2024

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What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game—restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we unpack their biggest wins, hardest lessons, and the strategies that changed everything. No fluff, no filler—just actionable insights to help you boost profits, build your brand, and create the kind of restaurant you’ve always dreamed of. So, if you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing results, hit subscribe.