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FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away.

Josh Kopel

701 episodesEN

Show overview

FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 701 episodes, alongside 69 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 370 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 15th season.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 30 min and 38 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 57 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 147 episodes published. Published by Josh Kopel.

Episodes
701
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
35 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game: restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we unpack their biggest wins, hardest lessons, and the strategies that changed everything. No fluff, no filler—just actionable insights to help you boost profits, build your brand, and create the kind of restaurant you’ve always dreamed of. So, if you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing results, hit subscribe.

Latest Episodes

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Rachel Cope: The City Nobody Wanted

Jun 26, 202640 min

How to Build a Restaurant That Can Scale Without Breaking: Jeff Fenster, Everbowl

Jun 23, 202648 min

Kyle Willis: The Busy Trap

Jun 19, 202641 min

How to Build a Restaurant That Can Grow Profitably: Randy Sharpe, Wahlburgers

Jun 16, 202640 min

Kim Alter: Control Is the Growth Strategy

Jun 12, 202634 min

How to Build a Restaurant That Can Survive: Dan Simons of Founding Farmers

Jun 9, 202641 min

Peter Wright: Stop Chasing New Customers

Jun 5, 202635 min

How to Build a Restaurant People Actually Want: Josh Halpern, Big Chicken & Craveworthy Brands

Jun 2, 202628 min

No Classics, No Apologies: Jenn Saesue & Chat Suansilphong on the Identity-First Strategy That Built Their Empire

May 29, 202638 min

How to Build a Restaurant People Can Remember: Scott Snyder, Badass Coffee of Hawaii

May 26, 202643 min

Your Best-Selling Dishes Might Be Killing Your Restaurant: Amanda Maneesilasan on Letting Go to Level Up

May 22, 202639 min

Ditch the Storefront: Michael Russo on Going Where Customers Are, Failing with Discipline, and Building a Franchise That Scales

May 19, 202633 min

Trends Fade, Essentials Don't: Koji Kanematsu on Patience, Painful Pivots, and Building a Concept That Lasts

May 15, 202637 min

Stop Planning, Start Serving: Matt Jozwiak on Turning Action into Impact and Scaling a New Restaurant Economy

May 12, 202640 min

Surviving Over 100 Years: Ti Martin on Growing a Legacy Brand

May 8, 202645 min

Luck Is a Lie: Maycoll Calderon on the Formula for Repeat Success

May 5, 202631 min

How to Build a Cult Brand: Ben Van Leeuwen on Trust, Taste, and Scaling Without Shortcuts

May 1, 202638 min

Complexity Is A Killer: Chris Schultz on Cutting the Noise to Unlock Real Growth

Apr 28, 202636 min

Leadership Extends Beyond Titles: Warren Rustand on Living With Purpose and Discipline

Apr 24, 202638 min

Revenue Beyond the Dining Room: Sam Bernstein on Turning Superfans into Six Figures

Apr 21, 202639 min