Operating a Stress Free Restaurant with Stephanie Bernstein
Stephanie Bernstein is the Partner Marketing Lead at 86 Repairs, a company dedicated to making restaurant operators lives by helping with one of the more frustrating parts of the business; unexpected repairs. In essence, 86 Repairs steps in to handle repairs and maintenance, allowing restaurant professionals to focus on what truly matters to them. […]
Building a Family Legacy with Mario Padrino Sr. and Mario Padrino Jr.
Mario Padrino Sr. inherited Padrino Cuban Restaurants at the young age of 24, after being handed the keys by his father while he was still living. During his journey he grappled with the relentless chaos of restaurant management. However, through guidance from thought leaders like Zig Ziglar, he learned to view challenges differently, leading to […]
US Foods is our Primary Food Partner
n 2012, Cali BBQ discovered US Foods, and the rest is hospitality history. They’ve recently renewed their vows with a three-year deal, solidifying their status as partners.
Cali BBQ Talks National Restaurant Show 2023 with Kyle Inserra
The National Association of Restaurant Show taking place from May 20 – 23 has been coined the “Super Bowl of the Industry” by some. Ahead of this year’s show, host Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) of Calibbq.media spoke with restaurant growth expert and commercial realtor Kyle Inserra (@kyleinserra) about why restaurant owners should attend the show and […]
Help Send Our Friend to NRA 2023
Dean LaBay is an impressive person who should absolutely be in attendance at the National Restaurant Association Show in 2023. But Dean needs help from us to make that happen. If you can give something to this GoFundMe campaign we set up to help, we would appreciate it. We are a community of LeaderShips and […]
Restaurant Influencers Collaboration Dinner at Sweet Baby Ray’s
You are invited to a Restaurant Influencers Collaboration Dinner at 5pm on Friday, May 19 at Sweet Baby Ray’s in Wood Dale (249 E Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191) to kick off the National Restaurant Show 2023. #2023RestaurantShow Join us as we talk shop and make some social media content together. You don’t […]
Creating Relationships that Stick with Nish Patel of Paperchase Accountancy
If humility is a prerequisite for hospitality, Nish Patel (@nishpcny), CEO of Paperchase Accountancy, has it in spades. In a sit down with host Shawn Walchef of https://calibbq.media/ during the 2023 Restaurant Transformation Tour put on by Restaurant365, Patel referred to his business as “small” despite having accounts internationally. Paperchase began when Patel and […]
Scaling Business the Right Way – Bill Valentas of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburger
Bill Valentas is the CFO for Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers who joined the company after it expanded well beyond its original plan of one store. As efficiency has become more paramount, he has led the company to the implementation of Restaurant365 technology products. Watch or listen to this interview with the CFO of […]
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 […]
Learn From Hospitality Pros at Virtual Restaurant Marketing Summit
We want you to win. Join us at the virtual Restaurant Marketing Summit 2023 on Jan. 25-26 to learn useful strategies and stories from some of the top thinkers in modern marketing and hospitality. The 2023 Branded Restaurant Marketing Summit is free and registration can be found at http://bit.ly/RestMarketing2023. Signing up allows registrants access to […]