Every restaurant will face unexpected obstacles. What matters is how well you prepare. In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton shares practical strategies for building resilience into your business so you can stay calm, ready, and in control when challenges hit. You will learn how to strengthen your financial foundation, build systems that protect your operations, and create a plan that keeps your restaurant running through any disruption.
Whether you are navigating a snowstorm, a staffing shortage, or an unexpected equipment failure, this episode gives you the tools to respond with confidence.
You’ll learn
- ✅ How Profit First helps restaurants stay steady during any storm
- ✅ What a “Crash Box” is and exactly what to put in it
- ✅ Why linchpin systems are essential for long-term success
- ✅ How to prepare for staffing disruptions, POS failures, and other surprises
Action steps to try this week
- Create a simple emergency contact sheet for your team and vendors
- Build your Crash Box with printed procedures, backup chargers, and key tools
- Document your top three linchpin systems and assign ownership
- Create a short crisis plan for staffing shortages and schedule gaps
- Practice one emergency scenario with your leadership team
