Hospitality
Good Leadership Is a Lot Like a Bag of Golf Clubs, According to the CEO of Hooters
Hooters of America CEO Sal Melilli talks about moving from working at the kitchen sink to in the C-suite, diversifying income streams, and celebrating 40 years of Hooters Girls.
The Over-the-Top Strategy That Is Creating Lifelong Customers for This Restaurant Group
Patrick Barrett and Tim Whitlock of Mastro's Restaurants discuss elevated dining experiences, the importance of responding to customer feedback, and share their advice for hospitality hopefuls.
Meet the Pizza-Making Robots Churning Out 600 Pies Hourly at PizzaHQ
PizzaHQ co-founder Jay Udrija discusses changes in the pizza Industry, new restaurant tech, and food service robotics that have amped up his business.
Entrepreneur Escapes: Siyam World Maldives
Luxury meets adventure on this island resort.
How the Seven Reasons Restaurant Group Won a Michelin Star by Telling a Mystical Story With Food
Seven Reasons co-owners Chef Enrique Limardo and Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger discuss the joy of problem-solving, the triumph of getting a Michelin star, and the power of creating an intentional culture in business.
The CEO of Kitchen United Says This Is His Most Essential Business Tool
Kitchen United CEO Atul Sood discusses the power of relationships, communicating with authenticity, and sharing your struggles with others.
There Was No Twitch or OnlyFans for Chefs. Then the Founders of Kittch Cooked Up a Great Idea.
Kittch CEO Brian Bedol discusses monetizing food content and innovative digital storytelling in the culinary world.
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Built a Community of 50K Followers. Here's How.
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue co-owner and pitmaster Evan LeRoy on building an online audience, leveraging digital storytelling, and making Patreon videos.
Running a Profitable Restaurant Is Not Easy. But Coach Chip Klose Has a Plan for You.
Author and restaurant coach Chip Klose discusses his method for making 20% profit in the restaurant business.
Devin Eichler of Crafty Cow Explains How to Use Your Personal Brand to Boost Your Business
The founder and CEO of Crafty Cow Devin Eichler discusses streamlining operations with Toast, connecting with customers through personal branding, and never being afraid to ask for help.
How Restaurant365 CEO Tony Smith Uses Data to Make Better Decisions
On this episode of "Restaurant Influencers," Tony Smith, CEO of Restaurant365, explains using software to steer decision-making, the value of in-person events, and how to avoid burnout.
Sara Finnegan of Edley's Restaurant Group Shares the Key Ingredient for Restaurant Success
Edley's Restaurant Group's Chief of Staff Sara Finnegan discusses the power of giving back, the value of user-generated content, and her passion for advocating for women in the hospitality industry.
'Some Things You Can't Replace': 65% of Jobs in Las Vegas Will Be Replaced By Robots, According to a New Report
From robot bartenders to hotel check-in kiosks, technology is already taking over Sin City.
Zack Oates of Ovation on Building Business Connections through Digital Storytelling
Interview with Ovation's Zack Oates about real-time guest feedback, creating loyalty through relationships, and digital storytelling that connects.
Gregg Majewski of Craveworthy Brands on the Advantages of Being #2
Interview with founder CEO of Craveworthy Brands Gregg Majewski about the power of being second, prioritizing hospitality, and the ongoing need for human service workers.