Tag: Restaurant

In this episode, Chris Crawley, CFO of Hoffman Hospitality Group, shares his journey from college baseball player to financial leader in the restaurant industry.

In this engaging episode, Meghan McNeil, General Manager at Maple and Ash in Chicago, shares her winding path from a 16-year-old hostess to leading one of Chicago’s premier steakhouses.

In this inspiring episode, William Albino, General Manager at Double Zero restaurant, shares his unconventional career path from special education to restaurant leadership.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.