Tag: Restaurant
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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.
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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.