FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

What are the best investments that you can make in your restaurant or in our industry? Eduardo Rallo is an investor in restaurants, in restaurant tech and in people. In this episode, we explore his winning strategy for seeing and seizing the opportunities out there.
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HIGHLIGHTS

The story behind creating and scaling the World Wrap brand
The importance of being naive
Setting up roles for success
The importance of investing in talent
Taking on venture capital
The pressures of institutional funding
Expanding from restaurateur into restaurant investing
Early investment in Opentable
The story behind Pacific Catch
The next big gold rush in hospitality
The future of tech in the restaurants

Show Notes

What are the best investments that you can make in your restaurant or in our industry? Eduardo Rallo is an investor in restaurants, in restaurant tech and in people. In this episode, we explore his winning strategy for seeing and seizing the opportunities out there.

Click to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Click here to book time on my personal calendar.

Click here to download our Restaurant Recovery Guide.

Want to streamline your front-of-house operations and increase sales? Head over to http://restaurants.yelp.com/fullcomppodcast to claim your free page and learn more about these powerful tools for your business.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The story behind creating and scaling the World Wrap brand
  • The importance of being naive
  • Setting up roles for success
  • The importance of investing in talent
  • Taking on venture capital
  • The pressures of institutional funding
  • Expanding from restaurateur into restaurant investing
  • Early investment in Opentable
  • The story behind Pacific Catch
  • The next big gold rush in hospitality
  • The future of tech in the restaurants

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.

So, if you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing results, hit subscribe.