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Take-Away with Sam Oches

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Food Service
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Asian Soul Food
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Crust Pizza Co.
Pizzana
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Eat Justice
Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19
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Hosted by Nation’s Restaurant News’ editor in chief, Take-Away with Sam Oches features interviews with CEOs and founders of restaurant companies big and small, sharing their stories and ideas for the future but also real, tangible insights for how to innovate in our foodservice future. Each episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches provides key take-aways from Oches’ interviews, with on-the-go observati... more

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In this special bonus episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Kate Finley, founder and CEO of Belle Communication, a foodservice PR agency with expertise in earned media, influencer relations, creative strategy, and consumer insights. NRN... more

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Scott Boatwright, the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Chipotle, of course, needs no introduction, but to some degree Scott did last year when he was suddenly thrust into the CEO role after hi... more

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Henry Borgeson, CEO of Roots Natural Kitchen, an 18-unit salad and grain bowl concept that was started by some University of Virginia graduates in Charlottesville a decade ago. The premise w... more

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Greg Flynn, founder and CEO of Flynn Group, which is the largest franchise operator in the world with eight brands in its portfolio doing about $5 billion in annual sales. Flynn Group has sp... more

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Kate Finley
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Henry Borgeson
CEO of Roots Natural Kitchen
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Episode: Roots Natural Kitchen CEO on defying the narrative of the slop bowl
Greg Flynn
Founder and CEO of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world
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Episode: Flynn Group founder Greg Flynn on why he’s finally betting on an emerging chain
Derrick Hayes
Founder and CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks
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Episode: Big Dave’s founder on launching a successful cheesesteak chain out of a gas station
Shannon Hennessy
CEO of Habit Burger & Grill
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Episode: Habit Burger CEO Shannon Hennessy on the need to be quick and nimble in a fast-changing industry
Mahesh Sadarangani
CEO of Philz Coffee, leading the company towards growth while maintaining its commitment to quality.
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Episode: Philz Coffee CEO on the artisanal niche its carving in the category
Mike Burns
CEO of And Pizza
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Brett Schulman
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Russell Weiner
CEO of Domino's Pizza
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Sam Oches
Editor-in-Chief at Nation's Restaurant News, with extensive experience in foodservice journalism and a passion for exploring innovations in the restaurant industry.

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Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright on his career, leadership, and goals for the chain
Q: What will your legacy be as CEO?
To impact the careers of those in the industry positively and provide growth opportunities.
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright on his career, leadership, and goals for the chain
Q: When did you realize leadership in yourself?
It took a while, but I knew I had the ability to commit to whatever goal I put in front of myself.
Big Dave’s founder on launching a successful cheesesteak chain out of a gas station
Q: What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs?
Take your time. Study. Don't rush to just get the sales, and understand your concept.
Grown founder Shannon Allen on the franchise model that could scale healthy food
Q: Why do you think Grown can work as a franchise?
Shannon Allen believes Grown offers a repeatable concept that creates a sense of belonging among customers, which is key for franchising.
Grown founder Shannon Allen on the franchise model that could scale healthy food
Q: Can you tell me about your experience in franchising?
Zach Cohen recounts his entrepreneurial journey starting at a young age, managing to scale a previous franchise business to significant success before joining Grown.

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2. Henry Borgeson
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4. Derrick Hayes
5. Shannon Hennessy
6. Mahesh Sadarangani
7. Mike Burns
8. Brett Schulman

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