Tag: Restaurant
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From Bartender to Director: Trevor Micklow’s Journey in Restaurant Excellence | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this engaging episode, Trevor Micklow, Director of Operations at Doughboy Restaurant Group (DRG), shares his journey from bartender to restaurant leader, revealing insights on team building, operational excellence, and innovative restaurant concepts in Chicago’s competitive dining scene.
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Slices of Success: Ryan Donovan on Building Community through Ian’s Pizza Milwaukee | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this flavorful episode, Ryan Donovan, Managing Partner at Ian’s Pizza Milwaukee, shares his journey from college delivery driver to business leader in the innovative pizza-by-the-slice concept.
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The Recipe for Resilience: Joel Rodriguez’s Journey from Army to Ovation Bistro & Bar | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this powerful episode, Joel Rodriguez, owner of Ovation Bistro & Bar, shares his remarkable journey from working in orange groves as a child of migrant workers to building a successful restaurant empire in central Florida.
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Scratch-Made Success: How Lauren Coulter Created a Biscuit Empire | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this delicious episode, Lauren Coulter, Owner and Chief Biscuit Eater at Biscuit Belly, shares how she transitioned from a career in pharmacy to creating a thriving Southern-inspired fast-casual restaurant concept.
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Transitioning a Legacy Brand: Chris Rockwood’s Vision for On The Border | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this engaging episode, Chris Rockwood, Chief Operating Officer at On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina, shares his unexpected path from a small-town upbringing to leading the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand.
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From Pizza to AI: Cas Maxwell’s Entrepreneurial Journey Across Rural Ohio | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this dynamic episode, Cas Maxwell shares his remarkable journey from opening his first pizza restaurant at age 23 to co-founding America’s first AI college.
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Finding Healing Through Gratitude: Terces Engelhart’s Remarkable Journey | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this powerful episode, Terces Engelhart shares her remarkable journey from early struggles with an eating disorder to founding Cafe Gratitude, a pioneering plant-based restaurant focused on gratitude, community, and healing.
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Creating Community Through Film: Heather Morgan’s Alamo Journey | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this fascinating episode, Heather Morgan, Chief Content Officer at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, shares how she’s transforming the movie-going experience through innovative programming, community engagement, and a dedication to celebrating film culture.
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How Peter Frey is Reinventing Sonny’s BBQ for the Modern Consumer | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this flavorful episode, Peter Frey, Chief Brand Officer at Sonny’s BBQ, reveals how combining Southern hospitality with modern technology transformed a legacy barbecue brand into a digital innovator.
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Barrels, Brews, and Growth: Ted Mitzlaff’s Goodwood Vision | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this dynamic episode, Ted Mitzlaff, CEO of Goodwood Brewing, shares how he turned a struggling brewery into a thriving hospitality empire through innovative barrel-aging techniques and experiential dining concepts.