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Menu Engineering: The Four-Box Method

Stars, plowhorses, puzzles, dogs — and what to actually do about each one this week.

Chef Rafael Roman · Consulting Chef47 minPublished Oct 24, 2026
On-demand replay

What you'll learn

  • The exact framework, broken down step by step
  • Real numbers from a working restaurant
  • A downloadable template you can use this week
  • Live Q&A clips from operators in the room

About this session

Stars, plowhorses, puzzles, dogs — and what to actually do about each one this week. This recording is part of The Operator's Academy weekly series. Watch the replay, download the resources, and bring your questions to next Thursday's live session.