The Operator’s Playbook

Five volumes. One system. Built for the independent restaurant operator.

What It Is

The Operator’s Playbook is a five-volume professional reference system — each volume dedicated to one fundamental of the business, delivered as two physical 3-ring binders: The Operator’s Playbook binder and The Operator’s Fieldbook binder.

The Playbook teaches the framework. The Fieldbook is where you do the work. Two binders. One fundamental. Completely covered.

The Five Fundamentals

Perspective — How you see determines everything you build.

Product — What you serve is what you stand for.

People — The cast you build determines the experience you deliver.

Performance — What gets measured gets managed. What gets led gets results.

Profit — Profit is the score. Perspective is the game.

Pricing

Individual volumes — $79.99 each (shipping included, continental U.S.)

The Complete Five-Volume Set — $349.99 (saves $49.96)

Ship Dates

Volume 1 — Perspective: August 1, 2026

Volume 2 — Product: September 1, 2026

Volume 3 — People: October 1, 2026

Volume 4 — Performance: November 1, 2026

Volume 5 — Profit: December 1, 2026

How To Pre-Order

Pre-order at jeffreysummers.com/the-operators-playbook/how-to-pre-order

For bulk and group orders, contact Jeffrey directly at Jeffrey@JeffreySummers.com.