In this episode of 'Morning Sam, Morning Ralph,' the spectacular hosts, Paul Molinari, Chad Horn, and Michael Beck return from a short break at Prosper Forum to discuss the latest in restaurant technology with a special guest, Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor at Nation's Restaurant News (NRN). Tune in to hear insights from the Prosper Forum, the importance of digital solutions in the restaurant industry, and a deep dive into the build vs. buy debate for tech solutions. Joanna shares her extensive knowledge on emerging technologies, dynamic pricing, and the impact of AI on restaurant operations. Plus, don't miss her thoughts on the future of robotics in kitchens and the ongoing evolution of delivery services. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a restaurant operator, this episode has something for everyone.

In this episode of 'Morning Sam, Morning Ralph,' hosts Paul Molinari and Michael Beck discuss the complexities and challenges of restaurant operations, especially in the context of order management and fulfillment, with guests Fran Dougherty, CEO of Curbit, and Scott Siegel, CRO of Curbit. They jump into the innovative solutions Curbit offers to manage kitchen capacity, ensuring timely and fresh food delivery. By leveraging AI and real-time data, Curbit aims to optimize the guest experience, reduce stress for restaurant staff, and enhance operational efficiency. The episode also covers the impact of accurate timing on customer satisfaction, employee retention, and overall restaurant revenue.

In episode four of the 'Morning Sam Morning Ralph' podcast, hosts Paul Molinari and Chad Horn discuss scrappy marketing tactics for restaurant technology startups, emphasizing practical, resourceful strategies over expensive campaigns. They are joined by Kevin Jaskolka, SVP of marketing at Checkmate, who shares insights from his 25 years of experience. Topics covered include the importance of pivoting based on customer needs, demand generation, leveraging trade shows and trade publications effectively, the utility of case studies, and the role of PR and social media. They stress the value of having a fractional agency over specialized hires in the early stages and discuss the concept of lifetime value to customer acquisition cost (LTV to CAC) for evaluating marketing ROI.