David Scott Peters
Restaurant coach for independent owners on systems and cost control
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Practice | The Restaurant Expert |
David Scott Peters is a restaurant coach who helps independent restaurant owners build systems, control costs, and run a business that needs them less. He has coached owners since 2003. His work starts with finding the one decision an owner has been avoiding. Then he builds a system around it and makes sure the team follows it. He also looks for money leaking from the P&L.
What David helps with
David works with owners who are stuck holding the restaurant together. He helps them get the team to follow systems and find lost profit.
- Getting the team to follow systems
- Finding money leaking from the P&L
- Controlling food and labor costs
- Fixing a menu that hurts your numbers
- Managing a GM or KM who does not deliver
- Cutting waste from an overstocked walk-in
- Deciding which daily issues really matter
- Running the restaurant with less owner involvement
Who David works with
David works with independent restaurant owners and pros. Many are stuck acting as the reminder, the referee, and the inspector for their team. They are busy, but profit is slipping and the restaurant depends on them too much.
How David works
David uses three moves in order. First, slow your thinking down. Second, separate urgency from importance. Third, find the one decision that would change the next ninety days, and name it out loud. Then he installs a system around that decision. He says a system is only installed when team behavior changes. He lists seven parts to make it stick, starting with a clear, observable standard and trained staff. Each standard also needs one owner.
Background and qualifications
David has coached restaurant owners since 2003. He works only with independent restaurant pros and focuses on systems and cost control. He is featured in industry media and speaks at events. He also runs a workshop and has written a book for owners. His client work centers on prime cost, profit leaks, and getting teams to follow standards.
David Scott Peters pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute Profit Finder call
- Workshop
- Member login area
- Book
David Scott Peters reviews
The CoachVouch take
He has worked only with independent restaurant owners since 2003 and starts by finding the one decision the owner is avoiding.
Best for independent restaurant owners who feel like they are the system holding the place together.
Common questions
How much does David Scott Peters charge?
Coaching with David runs $150 to $250 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Scott Peters help with?
David Scott Peters helps with getting the team to follow systems, finding money leaking from the P&L, controlling food and labor costs and fixing a menu that hurts your numbers.
What happens on David Scott Peters' Profit Finder call?
It is a 30-minute call that gives a real diagnosis of the business. It is not a sales pitch.
Does David Scott Peters work with chain restaurants?
His work is built for independent restaurant owners and pros.
How do I contact David Scott Peters?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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