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Hosted by Rich Sweeney and Marc Cohen of Restaurant365, Behind The Numbers features in-depth interviews with some of the most prominent and successful figures in the restaurant and hospitality space. Join us each week to learn more about the technology that powers out industry and how you can take advantage in your own business!
How California Fish Grill Scaled Smart with CFO Paul Potvin
Behind the Numbers
49 minutes 27 seconds
6 months ago
How California Fish Grill Scaled Smart with CFO Paul Potvin
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we sit down with Paul Potvin, CFO of California Fish Grill (https://www.cafishgrill.com/), to explore how the West Coast seafood brand scaled from 1 to 58 locations — without losing its culture or control. From AVT food costing and time-based labor studies to kiosks that boost accuracy and a flexible supply chain built for resilience, Paul shares actionable strategies every operator should hear.In this episode:* How to use data to optimize food and labor costs* Why time studies are a game changer for scheduling* How kiosks improved both guest experience and operations* Building plant-based seafood offerings without diluting your brand* What it really takes to scale sustainably in today’s marketWhether you’re running one store or fifty, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow smarter.Listen now and learn why behind every great restaurant, there’s a CFO who knows the numbers and the people.Connect with the Guests* Connect with Paul Potvin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-potvin-74a32014/)* California Fish Grill on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/californiafishgrill/)* California Fish Grill on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaFishGrill/)* California Fish Grill on Twitter (https://x.com/CAFishGrill)* California Fish Grill on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZpygl3YUZNGyjrS0vn8Tg)Connect with the Show* Connect with Rich Sweeney on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefrichsweeney/)* Connect with Marc Cohen on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-cohen-56b2424/)* R365 on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/restaurant365software/)* R365 on X (https://x.com/restaurant_365)* R365 on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant365-cloud-erp-for-restaurants)* R365 on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/restaurant365/)Helpful Links* Visit California Fish Grill Website (https://www.cafishgrill.com/)* Visit Restaurant365 Website (https://www.restaurant365.com/)
Behind the Numbers
Hosted by Rich Sweeney and Marc Cohen of Restaurant365, Behind The Numbers features in-depth interviews with some of the most prominent and successful figures in the restaurant and hospitality space. Join us each week to learn more about the technology that powers out industry and how you can take advantage in your own business!
