Packed House Podcast

Paul Power -  Fewer Seats, More Revenue: Constantly reinventing and adapting the independent café

Published: 19 February 2025 at 18:00 UTC

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Episode notes

Colm chats to Paul Power, owner & operator of Power's Café & Deli in Weybridge.

Chatting:-> Moving from 80+ covers to 50 (and why revenue still went up)
-> Strategic staffing: letting one core team do it all - kitchen, serving, and even washing up
-> Why honesty about finances and bills keeps everyone motivated
-> Shrinking the menu, trimming overheads, and focusing on the bottom line
-> Creating different zones for different budgets: takeaway vs. full-service experiences
-> Brave decisions, “wrong” turns, and how to keep going when times get tough

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