Rowan Shead | The Savvy Operator

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Rowan Shead

I’m a Coach who helps restaurant Owners to Grow their business with Strategic Digital Marketing without felling stressed trying to sort out the technical Digital Maze – Rowan Shead Owner & Creator of Digital Feast – Strategic Marketing for Restaurant Owners

Issue #39: The Review Flywheel — How to turn happy guests into public proof without begging for stars...

Issue #39: The Review Flywheel — How to turn happy guests into public proof without begging for stars...

The 14-minute Wednesday briefing for restaurant owners who are done running on fumes.

Jun 3, 2026

Issue #38: The Regulars Engine... How to turn first-time guests into familiar faces without begging, discounting, or living on social media...

Issue #38: The Regulars Engine... How to turn first-time guests into familiar faces without begging, discounting, or living on social media...

The 14-minute Wednesday briefing for restaurant owners who are done running on fumes.

May 27, 2026

Issue #37: "The Review Goldmine" — How to use guest feedback to fix your menu, coach your team, and create marketing that writes itself...

Issue #37: "The Review Goldmine" — How to use guest feedback to fix your menu, coach your team, and create marketing that writes itself...

The 14-minute Wednesday briefing for restaurant owners who are done running on fumes.

May 20, 2026

Issue #36: The Staffing Symphony — How to use AI to turn your schedule from a weekly panic puzzle into a calm operating rhythm...

Issue #36: The Staffing Symphony — How to use AI to turn your schedule from a weekly panic puzzle into a calm operating rhythm...

The 14-minute Wednesday briefing for restaurant owners who are done running on fumes.

May 13, 2026

Issue #35: "The Profit Leak Autopsy"

Issue #35: "The Profit Leak Autopsy"

The 14-minute Wednesday briefing for restaurant owners who are done running on fumes.

May 6, 2026

Issue #34: Beyond the Plate" — How to craft a cult brand that makes your restaurant unforgettable, turning casual diners into raving fans who do your marketing for you...

The 14-minute Wednesday briefing for restaurant owners who are done running on fumes.

Apr 29, 2026

Issue #33: "The AI Content Machine" — How to build a full month of marketing content in a single afternoon using your Claude Project.

Issue #33: "The AI Content Machine" — How to build a full month of marketing content in a single afternoon using your Claude Project.

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to stop guessing and start building a business that runs itself.

Apr 22, 2026

Issue #32: "The AI Search Revolution" — Why your Google Business Profile is no longer just a map listing

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to stop guessing and start building a business that runs itself.

Apr 15, 2026

Issue #31: "The Guest Experience Engine" — How to design and systematise a 5-star service that creates raving fans

Issue #31: "The Guest Experience Engine" — How to design and systematise a 5-star service that creates raving fans

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners is ready to stop guessing and start building a business that works for them.

Apr 8, 2026

Issue #30: The Automated Waiter and how to use AI to build an email system

Issue #30: The Automated Waiter and how to use AI to build an email system

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners is ready to stop guessing and start building a business that works for them.

Apr 1, 2026

Issue #29: "The AI Content Factory" — How to take your new Customer Magnet and turn it into an endless supply of social media content

Issue #29: "The AI Content Factory" — How to take your new Customer Magnet and turn it into an endless supply of social media content

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners is ready to stop guessing and start building a business that works for them.

Mar 25, 2026

Issue #28: The Customer Magnet" — Learn how to use AI to build a crystal-clear Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners is ready to stop guessing and start building a business that works for them.

Mar 18, 2026

Issue #27: "The Hospitality Machine" — How to use AI to create a 5-star service system that runs itself, making every guest feel like a VIP

Issue #27: "The Hospitality Machine" — How to use AI to create a 5-star service system that runs itself, making every guest feel like a VIP

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to build a business that runs itself, not a business that runs them.

Mar 11, 2026

Issue #26: The One-Person Marketing Team... How to use AI to automate your social media, emails, and ads

Issue #26: The One-Person Marketing Team... How to use AI to automate your social media, emails, and ads

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to stop guessing and start building a business that runs itself.

Mar 4, 2026

Issue #25: "The New Rules of Customer Desire" - A deep dive into a shocking new McKinsey report that...

Issue #25: "The New Rules of Customer Desire" - A deep dive into a shocking new McKinsey report that...

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to stop running on fumes and start building a self-driving business.

Feb 25, 2026

Issue #24: "The Automated Restaurant" - How to use practical AI tools to automate your core operations, from inventory and scheduling to customer service...

Issue #24: "The Automated Restaurant" - How to use practical AI tools to automate your core operations, from inventory and scheduling to customer service...

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to stop running on fumes and start building a self-driving business.

Feb 18, 2026

Issue #23: The Solopreneur Tech Stack Revolution - Your $5,000/Month Marketing Agency is Now a $150/Month Software Bill.

Issue #23: The Solopreneur Tech Stack Revolution - Your $5,000/Month Marketing Agency is Now a $150/Month Software Bill.

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to build a business that runs itself.

Feb 11, 2026

Issue #22: 2026 Restaurant Marketing: The Year of Owned Channels

Issue #22: 2026 Restaurant Marketing: The Year of Owned Channels

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to stop running a restaurant and start building an empire.

Feb 4, 2026

Issue #21: The Labour Math That’s Killing Your Restaurant (And the Marketing Math That Saves It)

Issue #21: The Labour Math That’s Killing Your Restaurant (And the Marketing Math That Saves It)

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners is ready to win the war against rising costs

Jan 28, 2026

Issue #20: "The Automatic Restaurant" - How to Use AI to Automate Your Marketing, Your Operations, and Your Life.

Issue #20: "The Automatic Restaurant" - How to Use AI to Automate Your Marketing, Your Operations, and Your Life.

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to build a business that runs itself

Jan 21, 2026

Issue #19: The Price Secret. How to Charge More, Make More, and Make Your Customers Happier...

Issue #19: The Price Secret. How to Charge More, Make More, and Make Your Customers Happier...

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners who are ready to charge what they’re worth and build a truly profitable business.

Jan 14, 2026

Issue #18: The Competitive Advantage Edge." How to stop being just another choice and become the only choice...

Issue #18: The Competitive Advantage Edge." How to stop being just another choice and become the only choice...

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners is ready start to building a restaurant that gives you freedom

Jan 7, 2026

Issue #17: "The Digital Restaurant" - How to Use Online Ordering, Social Media, and Email Marketing to Build a Second Revenue Stream Outside Your Four Walls

Issue #17: "The Digital Restaurant" - How to Use Online Ordering, Social Media, and Email Marketing to Build a Second Revenue Stream Outside Your Four Walls

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to build a business that runs itself.

Dec 31, 2025

Issue #16: "The Guest Experience Engine" - How to design and systematise a 5-star service that creates raving fans

Issue #16: "The Guest Experience Engine" - How to design and systematise a 5-star service that creates raving fans

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners ready to stop being a restaurant and start being a destination

Dec 25, 2025

Issue #15: The Predictable Profit System" - How to use simple data systems to forecast sales, control costs, and guarantee profitability

Issue #15: The Predictable Profit System" - How to use simple data systems to forecast sales, control costs, and guarantee profitability

Your weekly dispatch for restaurant owners is ready to stop guessing and start engineering a predictably profitable business.

Dec 17, 2025