At CaterZen Catering Software, we don’t just build software—we help restaurant owners build empires…without losing their minds in the process. And our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is where we pull back the curtain on what actually works to grow, lead, and scale a catering business today.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, every episode is designed to help you squeeze more profit out of your catering ops, lead stronger teams, and actually enjoy running your restaurant again.

Let me take you back to one Christmas Eve that changed everything.

I was going through a divorce. I ducked into a McDonald’s - yes, your favorite place for a sad cheeseburger and self-reflection. The woman behind the counter handed me a Christmas card she bought with her own money.

I cried.

Not just because it was kind, but because it reminded me that the smallest acts of planning ahead - a card, a call, a catering order - can make someone’s day.

And that, my friend, is exactly what the holiday catering season is about: making magic with the least amount of chaos possible.

So, let’s talk about how you can use CaterZen's all-in-one catering software to crush the holidays without crushing your soul.

At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about helping restaurateurs and caterers grow smarter, faster, and more profitably. That’s why our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast exists - to give you real stories, real strategies, and real results from the people shaping the future of catering.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, and in every episode, my goal is simple: to hand you practical, actionable ideas you can take straight back to your business.

And in this brand-new episode, we’re diving into something I personally believe is changing the game for our industry - collaboration over competition.

Let me level with you: in today’s world, your catering website is just as important as your food. Customers aren’t just walking through your front door - they’re coming through your digital one first. And if that digital door isn’t open wide enough for everyone, you’ve got two big problems:

1. You could get sued.
2. You’re turning away paying customers.

At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about empowering restaurateurs to grow their catering businesses. Our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, each episode is designed to help you level up your catering game with actionable advice and real-world success stories.

We’re excited to announce Episode 19 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring George Westberry, Director of Marketing Initiatives at Red Hot & Blue!

For Franchise Owner Jay Andrews, who oversees 15 Firehouse Subs locations across four states, catering wasn’t just a side business - it was the most profitable part of his operation. He knew if he could scale catering across his locations, it would have the biggest impact on his bottom line. That’s when he turned to CaterZen's catering software.

At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about empowering restaurateurs to grow their catering businesses, and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, each episode is designed to help you level up your catering game with actionable advice and real-world success stories.

We’re excited to announce Episode 18 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Kevin Reading, VP of Sales and Community Engagement at Luna Grill!

Back in the day, growing a catering business meant getting a few phone calls, printing up some flyers, and relying on word-of-mouth from happy clients. That was the "one-channel" world.

But today's customer? They're not waiting by the phone. They're bouncing between email, Instagram, texts, and your website - often all in one decision-making session. It's no longer about being somewhere.

It's about being everywhere your customer expects you to be.

Welcome to the fragmented future. And yes, it can be overwhelming. But the good news? With the right tools, caterers can not only survive in this multi-channel world, they can thrive.

Let me show you how.

At CaterZen Catering Software , our mission is simple: helping restaurateurs and caterers grow their catering businesses profitably and sustainably. That’s why we launched the Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast—your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and real stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, every episode is packed with actionable advice designed to help you win more catering clients, streamline operations, and boost profits.

Today, we’re excited to announce Episode 17: Packaging, Process, and Profit—Catering Strategy with Jenn Saunders-Haynes, Owner of Elizabeth Jewel Consulting.

Let me ask you a simple question:

“Are your catering prices built to pad your profits... or accidentally sabotage them?”

Because here’s the hard truth: you can have the busiest catering calendar in your market, but if your pricing isn’t dialed in, you’ll be running in place - tired, broke, and wondering why your bank account doesn’t match your effort.

The secret? Strategic pricing and menu psychology.