Restaurant365 Presents: Behind the Numbers Spotlights Restaurant Leadership & Success

New podcast hosted by restaurant veterans features candid conversations with industry leaders navigating today's landscape

IRVINE, Calif., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant365, the leading all-in-one restaurant management platform, today announced the launch of its original podcast, Restaurant365 Presents: Behind the Numbers. Hosted by industry veterans and R365 Solutions Architect Marc Cohen and Lead Solutions Engineer Rich Sweeney, the show offers restaurant leaders an inside look at the strategies, stories, and technology that drive success.

Episodes feature in-depth conversations with top operators, executives, and chefs from across the country on the real-world challenges and opportunities of running a modern restaurant business.

"This podcast is about more than margins and metrics—it's about the people behind the data and the decisions they make every day," said Behind the Numbers Co-host Marc Cohen. "We bring a unique blend of industry knowledge and curiosity to uncover insights you won't hear anywhere else," added Co-host Rich Sweeney.

Guests on Behind the Numbers so far include:

• President of JHG Restaurants and IHOP franchisee
• Paul Potvin, CFO of California Fish Grill
• Michael Mina, award-winning chef and founder of Mina Group, & Mina Group CEO Jason Hiber
• Ken Baker, CFO of Hawkers Asian Street Food and Kraft Cocktail
• Jung Lee, Vice President of Supply Chain, Kura Sushi USA

Listeners can expect monthly episodes covering topics such as scaling restaurant operations, controlling food and labor costs, leading through industry change, and building data-driven cultures.

Behind the Numbers underscores Restaurant365's mission to support restaurants not just with powerful technology, but also with education, storytelling, and a community of shared learning.

Behind the Numbers is now available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. To listen to the latest episodes, visit restaurant365.com.

About Restaurant365^®

Restaurant365 is the leading back-of-house accounting, inventory, workforce management, and payroll solution developed specifically for the restaurant industry. R365's all-in-one restaurant management platform simplifies day-to-day management for leaders at all levels, empowering them to control food costs, optimize labor, and improve guest experiences. Restaurant365's cloud-based architecture and robust integrations connect it to hundreds of POS providers, vendors, and banks, providing complete, accurate insights that empower managers to take meaningful action. Restaurant365 is headquartered in Irvine, California, and has an office in Austin, Texas. The company is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ, KKR, L Catterton, and Serent Capital. Additional information is available at restaurant365.com. 

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