494. Restaurant Growth Strategies: How to Grow Sales Without Lowering Prices - Mike Montagano,

If you're looking for restaurant growth strategies that increase sales without relying on constant discounts, this episode is for you.

Roger sits down with Dog Haus CEO Mike Montagano to discuss how one of the industry's fastest-growing brands is building customer loyalty, protecting margins, and growing sales through memorable guest experiences, smart marketing, AI, menu innovation, and operational excellence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why competing on price is a losing strategy

• How loyalty programs drive repeat business

• Restaurant marketing ideas that keep your brand relevant

• How AI is improving restaurant operations

• Why a strong bar program can become a major profit center

• Menu engineering strategies that improve profitability

• The KPIs every restaurant owner should monitor

• How to create an experience that keeps guests coming back

Whether you operate a single independent restaurant or a growing restaurant group, you'll walk away with practical ideas you can implement immediately to grow sales and protect your profits.