Episode 21: Ronnie and Linda Nguyen

Ronnie and Linda Nguyen met as students at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. When they married, armed with their hospitality business education, a passion for authentic cuisine, and recipes from a grandmother’s food cart in Vietnam, they launched Roostar Vietnamese Grill, their first restaurant.

Their success comes from a focused menu, a commitment to consistency, a dedicated work ethic, continuous brand development, and a commitment to a positive work environment that supports their team. 

In this episode, learn how Ronnie’s and Linda’s approach to team building has helped them maintain a culture of success while not only succeeding through the recent pandemic but expanding. They discuss how technology helps them select, train, and schedule labor as well as manage product inventory and monitor revenue. They also share their unique approach to community marketing, including social media, which has resulted in a growing customer base. 

With the recent opening of their third location behind them, Ronnie and Linda look forward to a bright future of continued expansion and business and personal growth.