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Jennifer Ryan shares her journey from launching a restaurant to founding a tech company, Croux, and BLUEROOT. She discusses the challenges, decision-making, and the importance of validating ideas. She emphasizes the need to start small, solve a problem, and stay committed. Her focus is on supporting local communities in the Southeast and the Midwest through both Blue Root and Crew.

This week I sit down with Michael Ungaro, the CEO of San Pedro Fish Market, and one of the stars of Kings of Fi$h launching on Amazon Prime. San Pedro Fish Market is the largest family restaurant serving 2.5Million people each year and known for the World Famous Shrimp Tray. Now on their fourth generation this legacy restaurant this legacy restaurant empire garners Guinness World R

The recent bankruptcy of Red Lobster has sparked discussions about the risks associated with private equity and sale lease back deals. This conversation breaks down the financial issues of Red Lobster and the lessons it holds for independent restaurant owners. It also highlights the impact of private equity decisions and seafood supply chain controversies on the downfall of the bra

Summary The conversation focuses on scaling restaurant brands and provides tips and insights on what to consider and what to avoid. The speakers, Avi Gorin (CEO & Co-Founder of Marqii) and Sterling Douglas (CEO & Co-Founder of Chowly) share their experiences in helping restaurant groups scale their concepts. The main themes include the importance of data for investors and c

Francesco Zimone shares his journey from finance to the restaurant industry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of being a restaurateur. He emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming and immersive experience for customers, and the role of a restaurant in providing a space for people to connect and enjoy themselves. He discusses how he adapted his business during the pan

Summary Preston Lee shares his background in the restaurant industry and the challenges of getting restaurant owners to recognize issues. The significance of company culture and alignment in restaurant success Preston also touches on the future of restaurant technology, including the potential use of AI and the power of social media in driving business, and much more. Takeaways

Summary In this conversation, Kyle sits down with Matt Wampler, Co-Founder and CEO of ClearCOGS. . Matt and Kyle discuss the resistance to embracing data analytics in the hospitality industry and the role of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in demystifying AI and making it more accessible. ClearCOGS is a technology company that provides AI-driven solutions for the restaurant industry. Th

Summary This week I sit down with Nick, Carmelo and Sebastian, the neighbohood friends and co-founders of The Taco Project, a taqueria with multiple locations in Westchester & Fairfield County. They discuss their background, how they started the business, the challenges they faced, and their plans for expansion. They also touch on the difficulties of finding new locations and adapt

Summary In this episode, the Kyle is joined by Shawn Walchef & Troy Hooper and, this is one of those episodes that really gets into the nitty-gritty of the restaurant business: from real estate to the process for getting locations, down to the last comma in Letters of Intent, and relationships with landlords. They talk current events- including a restaurateur's who managed

In this episode, the Kyle apologizes and promises to be more transparent and consistent in the future. We also discuss the restaurant industry's projected sales reaching $1 trillion in 2024, new regulations in New York for passing credit card fees to customers, and a debate over who should pay for a birthday dinner. Lastly, we explore the pros and cons of owning vs leasing rest