In this episode, host Julio Garcia — aka Julio The Foodio — shares a real-life experience that fired him up and inspired this conversation.

DoorDash called one of his restaurant clients offering a “marketing add-on” that would charge an extra $3–$5 per order — on top of the 30% commission they already take. That’s nearly half the revenue… gone.

Julio breaks down what that actually means for small restaurant owners, why this type of upselling is predatory, and how these platforms are taking a cut from customers you worked hard to bring in yourself.

He also explains:

• Why you should remove third-party links from your website and Google profile

• How these platforms are quietly hijacking your traffic

• What to do instead — and how his agency offers a commission-free online ordering solution designed for small, family-owned restaurants

🔥 If you’re tired of being squeezed by these big delivery apps, this episode is for you.

🎯 Want to protect your margins and own your customer relationships?

Learn more and listen to the podcast at FoodiesForward.org/podcast

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¡Bienvenido al primer episodio en español de The Foodies Forward Podcast! 🎉

Este podcast fue creado para dueños de pequeños restaurantes familiares que quieren organizar sus finanzas, crecer con propósito, y construir un negocio más fuerte — sin complicarse la vida.

En este primer episodio, Julio García, también conocido como Julio The Foodio, comparte un poco de su historia personal y presenta la nueva serie basada en su guía:

📘 “De la Ganancia a la Prosperidad: Guía Financiera para Propietarios de Restaurante”

🔑 ¿Qué escucharás en este episodio?

• Una introducción a los 5 pilares de su estrategia financiera
• Cómo dividir tus ingresos de forma clara y efectiva
• Qué es el capítulo especial sobre impuestos y cómo puede generar ingresos extra
• Cómo acceder a la guía completa (solo para miembros de la plataforma)

🎧 Este episodio es parte de una serie bilingüe. La versión en inglés está disponible como Episodio 1.

👉 Descarga la guía gratuita al unirte en FoodiesForward.org y accede a todo el contenido adicional desde el Centro de Negocios.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Foodies Forward Podcast — a bilingual show created to help small, family-owned restaurant owners build smarter, stronger, and more financially sustainable businesses. In this episode, host Julio Garcia (aka Julio The Foodio) kicks off the first podcast series titled “From Profit to Prosperity: A Restaurant Owner’s Financial Guide.” You’ll get:

• A quick look at Julio’s personal journey in the food industry

• An overview of what this series (and the free downloadable guide) will cover

• A breakdown of the 5-part financial strategy that changed his business

• A sneak peek at the bonus tax set-aside strategy that earns you passive income

💡 Want to read the full story or follow along with worksheets? 👉 Download the FREE guide at FoodiesForward.org by joining our community. 🎙️ This episode is in English. A Spanish version is coming soon.