FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

What if everything you thought you knew about running a restaurant was wrong? Douglas Keane, the James Beard Award-winning chef behind Cyrus, has spent the last decade rethinking fine dining from the ground up. After closing his acclaimed restaurant in 2012, Douglas refused to return to the same broken model—so he built something completely different. In this episode, we dive into how he’s engineered a new kind of restaurant: one where teams thrive, work-life balance exists, and profitability isn’t a pipe dream. If you’ve ever wanted to challenge the status quo of this industry, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. To learn more about his groundbreaking approach to fine dining, visit https://www.cyrusrestaurant.com. His story proves that rethinking the rules isn’t just possible—it’s the future of hospitality.
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What is 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?

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.

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