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From 1 to 18: How Wood Ranch Scales Smart in California’s Tough Labor Market
Sep 12 · Tipped Off
Save on SpotifyFrom 1 to 18: How Wood Ranch Scales Smart in California’s Tough Labor Market
Sep 12 · Tipped Off
Listen on Apple MusicKirk Grogan
Host
JP Mouren-Laurens
Guest
On this episode of Tipped Off, TipHaus COO Kirk Grogan sits down with Jean-Pierre Mouren-Laurens, VP of Finance at Wood Ranch, to unpack how the brand grew from one location to 18 across Southern California.
JP shares how Wood Ranch balances growth with California’s strict wage and labor laws, building a culture of compliance first, then efficiency. They dive into payroll, scheduling, and the tech stack that keeps operations smooth at scale, plus what tech trends are worth investing in, and which are just fads.
If you’re looking for insights on scaling restaurants, navigating compliance, and creating strong team buy-in, this episode is a must-listen.