How to Make Profit EVEN After The 2025 Wage Increases with Wes Lambert From ARCA

1 in 10 Restaurants are closing their doors 

Today I’m joined by Wes Lambert, the CEO of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association (ARCA) who represents over 56,000 restaurants and cafes across Australia. 

We talk about what’s actually going on behind the scenes of venue closures, wage hikes and consumer habits … and what it’s actually going to take to survive (and thrive) in 2025. 

You’ll hear:

2:12 - The wage rises that came into effect on July 1st

5:35 - How can you stay profitable
6:40 - The one thing you HAVE to know to be successful in 2025
7:40 - What the government is currently debating that will have a HUGE impact on every owner in Australia
9:56 - 1 in 10 Restaurants are closing their doors, but what does this actually mean?
17:02 - What consumers are looking for right now
18:57 - How can you navigate all of the price rises and increases?
21:26 - What every successful operator focuses on
26:05 - What would Wes do if he started a hospitality business today
30:30 - How to negotiate your next rent increase
31:35 - The marketing tactics that are actually working
35:05 - How to use AI to grow your business
42:43 - If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the current state of the industry, start here

And so much more…

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here

You can find ARCA over at https://arca.org.au/ or @arca.org.au 

Follow Wes over on LinkedIn and check out his latest books here 

If you're currently struggling or you want to build a business you love and get more time back, book a Call with our team here so we can help you work through your biggest problem right now. 

Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld