VBS #136 - The First 90 Days: When Opening Excitement Meets Operational Reality

Opening day is only the beginning. The real test comes during the first 90 days, when the excitement fades and daily operations expose weaknesses in staffing, training, systems, inventory, cash flow, and leadership. This episode explores the common challenges new restaurants face after the grand opening and the practical steps owners and operators can take to identify problems before they become costly setbacks. Learn how to build accountability, strengthen operations, and turn those critical first three months into the foundation for long-term success rather than an uphill battle. Panel: • Jessie Bray - Co-Founder, People & Profit Movers • Randall Restiano - Owner La Chitarra Pasta and Wine • Johnny Jarbo - Co-Founder- ANCHOR • Fred Klashman - Publisher of Total Food Service and Co-Producer of the VBS • Larry Sashin - Pres at L. Sashin & Assoc, Creator and Co-Producer of the VBS ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:11 - The first…operational reality 1:33 - This was the 1st…ever done 2:10 - I heard somebody…30 years 2:59 - But you realize…center on it 11:40 - You have to show…remove the emotion from it 12:54 - one of the...is 13:11 - We’re no hitting …online ordering 16:14 - There’s a million…don’t succeed 32:32 - As you’re …your business. Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zyd... 📖 More VBS episodes: https://totalfood.com/vbs/ 📬 Subscribe to TFS: https://totalfood.com/subscribe/ ▶ Previous —    • VBS #135 - AI on the Menu: How Restaurants...      • VBS #135 - AI on the Menu: How Restaurants...   👉 Subscribe for weekly foodservice industry roundtables:    / @tfs-video