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Imagine the know-how and experience you would have after building 1,500 restaurants. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Kevin King, President of Donatos. Kevin’s long career has taken him some of the most successful franchises in the business including Dominos, Papa Murphys, Smoothie King and others.
DetailsIn this week’s episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Zaylan Jacobsen. Zaylan is a veteran server, bartender and team leader who saw a gap in staff training and service. He not only found a way to up-level the guest experience in his own employer’s restaurants but is now disrupting the industry.
DetailsThis is a FUN episode. I’m speaking with a food writer, podcast/ television host and all-around colorful guy Chef Joe Ricchio. He is a big personality around the food scene in the state of Maine, as well as in the culinary world at large. Joe has written for Bon Appetit, The Food Network, The New York Times and has appeared on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations”. He is all about food trends, new and favorite restaurants, critiques, up and coming chefs and more.
DetailsWith me in this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is Matt Rolfe, a noted industry speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and author. Matt is a mentor to the top 10% of our industry…the pioneers and the game-changers.
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Brandon Boudet, Co-owner and Executive Chef of Little Dom’s of Los Angeles and the new Little Dom’s Seafood in Carpenteria. He shares his cooking inspirations, leadership style, training philosophies, how he coped with the labor shortage, and his best advice for operators moving forward.
DetailsHospitality defines our business and delivering amazing guest experiences is the name of the game. It’s about leveraging a true competitive advantage. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Chris Adams, CEO, and Founder of the Ellis Adams Group, an international hospitality consulting firm that works with some of the leading hospitality brands around the globe.
DetailsThis episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is all about the James Beard Foundation and most importantly, the famous awards each year. Our guests are Dawn Padmore and Tanya Holland who lead the awards committee. They share the prestige and history of the JBF Awards. They speak to the incredible legacy of James Andrew Beard, famous chef, author lecturer, and television personality. They discuss how the deserving candidates are recognized and nominated and so much more!
DetailsPride and passion run deep for all of us in this business. but rising from a deep personal tragedy to open multiple successful concepts takes something more. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Ms. Lisa Dahl, the CEO and Executive Chef of Dahl Restaurant Group. Lisa found Sedona, Arizona to be an especially healing and inspiring place to build her concepts. She is a self-taught chef, multiple cookbook author, and company visionary doing great things for our industry and her community.
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Dave Fink, Founder, and CEO of Postie. Postie is disrupting traditional Direct Mail efforts with digital technology and getting far better results. You know I love a disruptor!
DetailsI’m always impressed by visionary leaders who innovate and transform our industry. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with T.K. Pillan Founder and Executive Chairman of the largest, most influential vegan/vegetarian restaurant company in the U.S. T.K.’s mission is to stop animal cruelty, end world hunger, and improve both the health of the planet and his guests.
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with James J. King, the Founder, and CEO of Titan Hospitality. To build a world-class operation with multiple concepts takes total dedication to every detail while keeping the big picture top of mind. It takes a strategic view, yet constant attention to your good people to inspire, challenge and develop their true potential.
DetailsThere are things you love about your restaurant, but I’ll bet Sales Tax is not one of them. It’s one of those things you must do each month, but if you forget, there are penalties. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with David Joseph and Peter Murray from Davo. This platform automates the entire process of paying your restaurant’s monthly sales tax.
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast I’m speaking with Pace Webb & Chris Georgalas the founders of “Daddy’s Chicken Shack”. The phenomenal growth in their first restaurant led to investor backing and a budding franchise. It all began on a first date when Chef Pace shared her vision with future husband and Wall Street guy Chris, truly the stuff of restaurant dreams.
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Chef D. Brandon Walker creator and owner of growing Los Angeles concepts. Chef is uplifting the industry, his restaurants, and the underserved population by creating “Careers”, not just jobs. This episode is one of my most inspiring of the year. Don’t miss it!
DetailsThis episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast is all about the entrepreneurial journey…. How to grasp it, how to go after it and how to get it! I’m speaking with Benson Tsai of Stellar Pizza. He is a former Rocket Scientist turned Pizza entrepreneur with a dynamic concept that just may upset and transform the way pizza is made, prepared, delivered, and enjoyed.
DetailsToday now more than ever, the focus is on guest convenience and safety. What if you could add a virtual Drive-Thru to your business without adding an actual drive-thru lane and window? You Can! In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Carl and Javier who are the leaders behind swipe.by. As an independent restaurant, you need every advantage!
DetailsSit down with us in this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast as I speak with MJ Riva of The Pizza Factory. She’s a down-to-earth, involved operator who will inspire you. Get ready for some powerful takeaways you can take back to your own operation. Learn why people love their pies and why the Pizza Factory says “We Toss Em, They’re Awesome”!
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak once again with Erik Shellenberger. He’s an industry vet who also happens to be a restaurant bar marketing guru. Erik knows what works, what’s BS, and what you should be thinking about before spending another precious ad dollar.
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Ghost Kitchen veteran, Michael Liu of Just Kitchen. We discuss the new restaurant landscape, alternatives to dine-in, myths & truths of third-party delivery, adding brands to your existing menu, and how to lower your overhead.
DetailsIn this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Trial Attorney and Restaurateur Kevin Kelley of Kitchen + Kocktails. He is making a big splash in Dallas and Chicago – two incredibly competitive restaurant towns.
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