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The Hospitality Hangout is where the restaurant industry gets real. Hosted by Schatzy, the Restaurant Guy, and Jimmy, the Finance Guy, this funny, unfiltered hospitality podcast dives into restaurant trends, food service innovation, hospitality technology, and the investment strategies shaping the future of the industry. With decades of hands-on experience operating restaurants and structuring cap... more

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Live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, the Hospitality Hangout team sits down with Scott Drake to talk about how Chuck E. Cheese has evolved with a new generation of families, kids, and consumers.

Scott shares how the brand mo... more

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg and Jimmy Frischling sit down with Neel Patel, CEO of Quiznos and Rego Restaurant Group, to discuss one of the most fascinating comeback stories in the restaurant industry.

O... more

Sterling Douglas returns to Hospitality Hangout to break down how AI is rapidly reshaping the restaurant industry and why operators are adopting technology faster than ever before. As the CEO of Chowly, Sterling shares how the platform has evolved fr... more

Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show takes over Chicago — and for anyone in hospitality, it’s more than just a convention. It’s where the industry shows up, shows off, and looks ahead.

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Schatzy ... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Malikow
Senior Vice President, National Restaurant Show
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David Henkes
Principal and Vice President
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Greg Creed
Former CEO of Taco Bell, led brand turnaround and marketing transformation
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Tori Schatzberg
CEO of PopUp Bagels
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Episode: The Bagel That Broke the Internet: Tory Bartlett and the Rise of PopUp Bagels
Eric Skae
CEO / Founder of Carbone Fine Foods and former Rao's leader
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Episode: It’s All in the Sauce: The Eric Skae Playbook Behind Rao’s and Carbone’s Billion-Dollar Growth
Melanie Frost
Founder/Owner, Es a Bagel
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Episode: NYC Bagel Bosses: Bagel Bosses of NYC on Tradition, Trends, and the Future of Bagels
Matt Palmer
Executive/Representative, Zucker's Bagels
Zucker's Bagels
Episode: NYC Bagel Bosses: Bagel Bosses of NYC on Tradition, Trends, and the Future of Bagels
Matt (Black Seed Bagels)
Co-founder, Black Seed Bagel
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Episode: NYC Bagel Bosses: Bagel Bosses of NYC on Tradition, Trends, and the Future of Bagels
Esther Bagel
Founder/Owner, Esther Bagel
Esther Bagel
Episode: NYC Bagel Bosses: Bagel Bosses of NYC on Tradition, Trends, and the Future of Bagels

Hosts

Schatzy
Host of The Hospitality Hangout; long-running hospitality storyteller and conversation facilitator
Jimmy Frischling
Co-host and finance-focused host delivering market, capital, and growth perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Making Hospitality Podcasts Fun Again!

    If you’re in the restaurant or hospitality game, Hospitality Hangout is the podcast you didn’t know you needed. Schatzy (“The Restaurant Guy”) and Jimmy (“The Finance Guy”) bring the heat with real talk, insider insights, and laughs to keep it fresh. They break down big trends—tech, marketing, leadership—but do it in a way that feels more like a barstool chat than a boardroom briefing.

    The guest roster is top-notch, with heavy hitters sharing stories you can actually use. And the segments? Abso... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Nateman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Funny and Informative

    Love this podcast! As a Hospitality Operator, this cast does an excellent job of talking shop in a relatable way. I don’t feel like I’m back in school, rather having a conversation with my colleagues about our industry grapes and gripes. Well done Schatzy and Jimmy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Branded235nyc
    United States3 years ago

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Hosted by a dynamic duo delivering blunt, practical insights with humor.
Top-tier guests and a real-world focus make episodes valuable for operators and investors.
Audience appreciates candid storytelling and actionable takeaways for growth and branding.

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The Bagel That Broke the Internet: Tory Bartlett and the Rise of PopUp Bagels
Q: What is the core strategy for scaling without losing the brand's essence?
Focus on authentic collaborations, select franchise partners with cultural alignment and the energy to execute, and maintain a simple core offering while expanding into growth markets through disciplined, company-owned and franchised locations.
The Bagel That Broke the Internet: Tory Bartlett and the Rise of PopUp Bagels
Q: How did PopUp Bagels start and what was the key moment that propelled growth?
The brand began when the founder, Adam, and a core team seized an opportunity to open a bagel shop in New York and differentiated with a unique in-store experience and a strong emphasis on energy and collaboration, which attracted both customers and franchise partners.
NYC Bagel Bosses: Bagel Bosses of NYC on Tradition, Trends, and the Future of Bagels
Q: Is a bagel a sandwich?
Consensus among the panel is nuanced: a bagel can be a sandwich if it is sliced and filled; otherwise, it remains a bagel, reflecting a flexible but clear distinction in practice.
It’s All in the Sauce: The Eric Skae Playbook Behind Rao’s and Carbone’s Billion-Dollar Growth
Q: What should restaurateurs know about moving into the CPG world?
Understand that restaurant success does not automatically translate to national reach; anticipate cash burn during growth, build a national network, and test products rigorously in real-market conditions before broad rollout.
It’s All in the Sauce: The Eric Skae Playbook Behind Rao’s and Carbone’s Billion-Dollar Growth
Q: What was the key insight that led to the Carbone expansion into retail?
The belief that hospitality and brand experience translate into retail value when you recreate that feeling in jars and sauces, with consistent tasting and collaboration with top chefs to maintain authenticity.

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What is The Hospitality Hangout about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers real-world hospitality and restaurant industry conversations, blending operator experience with capital and growth insight. Across episodes, topics span brand building, post-pandemic growth, franchising, technology adoption, data-driven decisions, and leadership culture in foodservice. A standout is its knack for mixing high-profile founder and operator guests with actionable takeaways, presented in a casual, barstool-style format that prioritizes practical lessons over fluff. Listeners can expect brand strategy, growth playbooks, and insider perspectives on scaling concepts from single units to national franchises, often with a tech or data-driven angle.

What makes it noteworthy is the consistent pairing of hands-on oper... more

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Recent guests on The Hospitality Hangout include:

1. Lisa Malikow
2. David Henkes
3. Greg Creed
4. Tori Schatzberg
5. Eric Skae
6. Melanie Frost
7. Matt Palmer
8. Matt (Black Seed Bagels)

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