Increasing Efficiency with Machine Learning – Branden McRill of 5 Out


Branden McRill (@brandenmcrill) is the co-founder and CEO of 5 Out, which has a goal to maximize restaurant profitability by predicting performance using data and machine learning. As an experienced restauranteur, McRill found a gap in the space that pushed him to create 5 Out to incorporate technology as a way to enhance digital hospitality. Watch […]
Running a Restaurant is Complicated. The DRA RESTAURANT MARKETING SUMMIT will help.


The 2024 Restaurant Marketing Summit (powered by Branded) is Jan. 31st – Feb. 1st. Are you tired of scrolling on social media and checking your emails without seeing compelling content from your brand? Then you should sign up for this FREE VIRTUAL EVENT and learn the secrets to modern digital restaurant marketing from the experts. […]
Learn How To Improve Your Restaurant’s Online Presence Webinar


How do you improve your restaurant’s online presence and boost sales at the same time? Shawn P. Walchef, founder of @CaliBBQMedia and @CaliBBQ, has partnered with our friends at Yelp to share all the storytelling secrets that we have learned over the last 15 years. Please join us online on Aug. 15, 2022 if you […]
Restaurant Transformation Tour in Los Angeles


Welcome to the Restaurant Transformation Tour 2022 stop in Los Angeles at The Wiltern historic theater. Shawn P. Walchef of Cali BBQ Media and Troy Hooper of Nurish Brands (https://www.krpusa.com/nurish) were on site to be a part of, and document, all the excitement and learning at RTT. LEARN MORE about Restaurant Transformation Tour […]
How to Make a Restaurant Tech Stack


What is on your tech stack? Find out what technology Cali BBQ uses to run its restaurant and media company.
Nation’s Restaurant News Emerging Chains Top 8 Breakout Brands for 2022


Nation’s Restaurant News picked 8 emerging restaurant chains you should know in 2022. The Nation’s Restaurant News announced a list of emerging chains that are positioning themselves for huge growth in the years ahead. The editors found what they consider the best examples of Breakout Brands that are on their way to becoming the next […]
Restaurant Influencers Review: Yelp Blog Highlights Restaurant Podcast


The Restaurant Influencers podcast focuses on helping business owners create a social media strategy that works. The Yelp Blog featured the behind-the-scenes story about making the Restaurant Influencers podcast in an interview with host Shawn Walchef (Cali BBQ Media). Read the full interview below with the restaurant owner and podcast host to learn how Cali […]
Murtec 2022: The Future of Food is Technology


Technology is the future of restaurants. The MURTEC 2022 conference is March 7-9 at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Speakers include Jon Taffer (Bar Rescue), Shawn P. Walchef (Cali BBQ Media), Darla Morse (Red Robin), Michael Montagano (Kitchen United), and other leaders in hospitality and tech discussing the future of food. Cali […]
Building the Amazon of Restaurants at Cali BBQ Media


Cali BBQ Media is building the Amazon of Restaurants. With a rapidly expanding footprint physically and digitally, influential restaurant owner and digital media proponent Shawn P. Walchef thinks BIG when it comes to future-proof growth and exploring new ideas for his Cali BBQ Media company. The BIG idea is simple: Build the Amazon of Restaurants […]
No Bulls**t Guide To Marketing | Erik Shellenberger (BAR MARKETING BASICS) | DH135


No BS. That is the best descriptor for marketing specialist Erik Shellenberger. His approach to teaching bar and restaurant owners the best way to market their business. Years in the industry have equipped Erik with a unique insight as to what works and what doesn’t. ”There’s a lot of BS out there.” Digital Hospitality podcast […]