Tag: Restaurant
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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.
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Feeding Souls: How Chef Nikky Phinyawatana Built the Asian Mint Empire | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this inspiring episode, Chef Nikky Phinyawatana, founder of Asian Mint Restaurant Group, shares her journey from self-taught chef to award-winning restaurateur.
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The Mad Scientist of Mozzarella: Mike Hauke’s Culinary Adventures | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Did a Small Bodega Become a Viral Food Sensation? Mike Hauke’s Story In this flavorful episode, Mike Hauke, founder of Tony Boloney’s, reveals how creative experimentation transformed a humble Atlantic City convenience store into an innovative culinary brand known for viral sensations like taco pizza and revolutionary mozzarella sticks.
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Starting with Vibe: How bartaco Flipped the Restaurant Playbook | Restaurant & Franchise Series
How can restaurant leaders transform traditional dining experiences while maintaining genuine hospitality? Anthony Valletta shares his journey from restaurant beginnings to President of bartaco, drawing on lessons from athletic competition, leadership evolution, and personal growth through feedback.
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Family, Food & Growth: Ric Gruber’s Billy Bricks Story | Restaurant & Franchise Series
How can restaurant leaders transform traditional dining experiences while maintaining genuine hospitality? Anthony Valletta shares his journey from restaurant beginnings to President of bartaco, drawing on lessons from athletic competition, leadership evolution, and personal growth through feedback.