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Breakfast Coming Soon

In this week's episode we talk about Darren's next business venture, BREAKFAST! From naming the restaurant, to menu, to business aesthetic, we talk about it all.

The Restaurant Dilemma: Balancing Food Costs, Inflation, and Fair Wages

In this week's episode we talk about some of the bigger restaurant dilemmas that people are facing nowadays. Between the costs in products going up to raising wages, how do you make a profit?

Yes Chef

In this week's episode we talk about Randy's upcoming TV appearance, Darren's food truck testing and Emma's new approach on cooking and more!

The Evolution of Work: Navigating Attitude, Business, and Labor

In this week's episode we do a little catching up! Randy is thinking about starting a Food Truck class and getting people to work, Darren discusses things from new concepts in the area to what is going on in the beef world to working on attitude, and Emma is just along for the ride!

Talking Menus

In this week's episode we really talked about new menu items, adding to the business and St. Patrick's Day weekend! It was a little bit of everything and more.

Tips & Tricks for First Time BBQ Competitions

In this week's episode we discuss some of Darren's tips and tricks for those going to their first BBQ Competition. From things he would do, to things he would recommend, and more!

Brisket, Bell Peppers, and Big Scores

In this week's episode we recap Randy's time at the Beef Expo and all the fun things at Darren's last BBQ Competition! It is an episode filled with interesting facts, wild comments, and more.

How Will Business Change With Time?

In this week's episode we talk about ways that the businesses can change over time. What's the next move? Is it drive-thrus, carry-out, a different style of restaurant? What does customer convenience look like in the future? We talk about a little bit of it all.

Darren's One Can Challenge

In this week's episode Darren gives us a recap on his One Can Challenge BBQ Competition. What it was like to cook on one gateway drum, all the things he learned, and what he wants to try next!

Facing Adversity

In this week's episode we talk about facing adversity. From solving problems at the restaurant, fixing equipment, or even moving into a new house. There's always a challenge for you to overcome somewhere.