How a Nearly $22 Million Steakhouse Protects Its Profits. Convo w/ Yassine Lyoubi

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Published Jul 2, 2026

What if the best way to improve restaurant profitability isn't cutting costs, but making better decisions?

Yassine Lyoubi, partner at Barry's Downtown Prime inside Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, joins Ty Wilson to discuss how one of downtown Las Vegas' busiest independent steakhouses balances old-school hospitality with modern technology. Lyoubi shares how relationships with suppliers, forecasting around major conventions and events, and listening to frontline employees have helped Barry's grow to nearly $22 million in annual revenue.

From using year-over-year data to guide purchasing decisions to exploring AI tools that reduce stress for restaurant teams, this conversation highlights how operators can improve profitability without sacrificing the guest experience. Recorded live at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago.

What You'll Learn:
- Why forecasting is critical in a city driven by conventions and events
- How strong supplier relationships can protect margins
- Why AI should support restaurant teams, not replace them
- How frontline employees can uncover your best operational ideas
- Where Barry's Downtown Prime sees its biggest growth opportunities over the next two years

Episode Links:

- Yassine Lyoubi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yassine.lyoubi/?hl=en

- Yassine Lyoubi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yassinelyoubi/

- Barry’s Downtown Prime: https://www.barrysdowntownprime.com/

- Barry’s Downtown Prime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrysprime/

Barry’s Downtown Prime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrysPrime/

Barry’s Downtown Prime X: https://x.com/BarrysPrime/