Mastering the Steakhouse Business: 31 Years of Lessons with Randy Burks
Restaurant Leaders Unplugged01/08/25 • 43 min
In this episode of Restaurant Leaders Unplugged , host Sebastian Stahl sits down with Randy Burks, the founder of Randy’s Steakhouse in Frisco, Texas. With over three decades of experience in the restaurant industry, Randy shares the journey of building his iconic steakhouse, navigating challenges like sky-high food costs, labor shortages, and even pandemic shutdowns. From starting as a dishwasher with a notebook of solutions to becoming a revered restaurateur in a historic 1869 house, Randy’s story is packed with insights, resilience, and some unforgettable tales (like the time he had to remove a pool due to skinny-dipping staff!).
Discover how Randy turned mistakes into loyal customer relationships, the secrets to leading a dedicated team for over 20 years, and his unique perspective on the future of the restaurant industry. Whether you're an aspiring restaurateur, seasoned pro, or just love a great story, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice you don’t want to miss.
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Website: www.randysteakhouse.com
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Instagram: @RandysSteakhouse
Facebook: Randy's Steakhouse
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01/08/25 • 43 min
Restaurant Leaders Unplugged - Mastering the Steakhouse Business: 31 Years of Lessons with Randy Burks
Transcript
Sebastian Stahl (00:01.508)
All right, everybody. Welcome to the Restaurant Leaders on Plug podcast. Randy, welcome. It's really a pleasure to have you here.
Randy Burks (00:10.177)
Glad to be here.
Sebastian Stahl (00:11.782)
So guys for you, the guys that don't know, Randy Burks from Randy's Steakhouse. We have a really interesting story here and he's been in the industr
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