In this episode, we’re joined by Marta Grumberg, an accountant based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who specializes in restaurant accounting. Marta reached out to share her expertise on the unique financial challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry.We cover a lot, including:How to identify hidden costs in restaurant operations 🔍Practical strategies to optimize cash flow 💡Why proper cost analysis is crucial for setting menu prices 📊How specialized accounting can drive growth and long-term success 🚀Adapting your financial structures to meet current food service trends 📈BONUS: Special tax strategies to help you maximize savings for the rest of 2025! 🛡️Whether you’re a restaurant owner, manager, or just passionate about the business side of food, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Guest: Jen Freeman – Owner of Haunted Murfreesboro, a walking tour exploring the haunted history of downtown Murfreesboro, TN.

👻 Episode Highlights:

• Jen shares chilling ghost stories and the eerie past of Murfreesboro’s downtown square.
• Brandon recounts his own supernatural experience from just last week.
• Stick around until the end, where Brandon tells the incredible story of when Jen visited Mere Bulles to scout for a haunted dinner—and the shocking events that unfolded.

🍽️ Also in this Episode:

• Celebrity Chef Kevin Des Chenes kicks things off, previewing an epic weekend of food and music at Humble Baron in March.
• Get your tickets now at humblebaron.com.

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🎧 Listen now and get ready for a spooky and delicious ride!

On today’s episode, we’re kicking off the new year with an incredible guest—Stephen Faust, Chef and Partner at McGuffin Catering. Stephen takes us behind the scenes of life on film sets, sharing fascinating stories from the culinary world of entertainment. We also dive into his inspiring journey of 28 years of sobriety and discuss the challenges he faced evacuating his home during the California fires.

But that’s not all! In the intro, I’ll catch you up on everything I’ve been up to lately, introduce some exciting new sponsors, and share details about a brand-new alliance I’m forming. This initiative is all about helping you increase profits and strengthen relationships with our amazing partner vendors.

There’s so much to cover today—so grab your coffee, settle in, and stay tuned to Nashville Restaurant Radio!