Low Labor, High Margins: The Thinking Most Restaurant Owners Miss

In today’s episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m talking shop with Lawrence, a seasoned hospitality executive who’s helped grow one of the most recognizable dessert brands in the country – Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard – to more than 600 locations.

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Restaurant Brand Expansion: Strategies for National Success

In this episode on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Gail Kurpgeweit. Gail has had great success launching over 100 restaurant brand products for scale and getting them placed in major supermarkets and famous name big box stores. Best of all she and her team handle the entire process and it’s all done for you the restaurateur.

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The Story of Growing a Single Restaurant to a Global Brand

In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Blas Escarcega of Pollo Campero. This Guatemalan chicken restaurant concept first found huge success in Central America and other countries, and now continues to grow raving fans in the U.S.

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