875: When To Transition To Enterprise Platforms? with Robert Sloop

875: When To Transition To Enterprise Platforms? with Robert Sloop

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee March 24, 2022 Duration: 1:18:07

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, CEO of Kaizen Business Management, Robert Sloop. With more than thirty years of experience within the food service industry, and internationally recognized as one of the industry's leading financial professionals in the sector, Bob has been CFO for some of the industries leading multi-concept restaurant groups, including Jean-Georges ManagementGotham City Restaurant GroupToscorp Inc.,  Blue Shore Grill LLC./Coco Blue.and Academia Barilla. In addition to his operational experience, Bob was also divisional controller of Albert Fisher Foods, a $3.2 billion dollar publicly traded international foodservice supplier with more than 80 locations worldwide.

Bob acts currently as Chief Executive Officer of Kaizen Management, LLC, a New York-based management consulting firm specializing in process improvement, cost reduction, and restaurant financial systems implementations. Bob also holds a general partner position with Kaizen Capital Advisors which supplies equity capital to the restaurant industry.

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Show notes…

Calls to ACTION!!!

Favorite success quote or mantra:

  • "Knowledge is power. It doesn't matter how much money you make, it's about how much you let get away."

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Contact info:

Email: rsloop@kaizen-management.com

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Eric Cacciatore sits down with the people who actually run the show in the world of food service. Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore is built on conversations with established restaurateurs and seasoned professionals who have navigated the intense realities of the industry. Twice a week, these interviews dig past the surface, focusing on the tangible details of leadership, team management, and effective marketing that separate a thriving venue from a struggling one. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what worked, what didn’t, and the often-overlooked decisions that shape a restaurant's path. This podcast serves as a direct line to collective experience, whether you're dreaming of your first opening or steering a multi-location group. The dialogue is practical, centered on the daily grind and long-term strategy needed to build something lasting. For anyone invested in the business of hospitality, these regular episodes compile a vital resource, turning shared insights into actionable knowledge for your own journey.
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