Tag Archives: Johnson & Wales University

Episode #270 This Damn Good Taco Chain is On Fire!

Audio, Brand Building, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Systems, VideoBy Thea November 12, 2021

In this episode of the Restaurant Rocktars Podcast I speak with Mike Rypka, Founder of Torchy’s Tacos. Starting with a single food trailer in Austin riding a red Vespa scooter passing out “Damn Good” Tacos, Torchys is now in 11 states and growing. Brand-building is a huge component in this company’s success.

Episode #112 Talking Restaurants with World-Renowned Celebrity Chef David Burke

Brand Building, Front Of House, Interview, MarketingBy Thea April 12, 2018

Listen on as CHEF DAVID BURKE and I discuss formal education versus apprenticeship, opportunity and where to find it, key-learnings and practices in opening new concepts, maintaining consistency, menus and profitability, food critics, marketing and so many other inspiring topics!