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Take-Away with Sam Oches

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Ziggi's Coffee
Franchising
Entrepreneurship
Mecha Noodle Bar
Brandon Knudsen
Coffee Industry
Customer Service
Food Service
Restaurant Industry
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Asian Soul Food
Lunch Menu
Crust Pizza Co.
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Pizzana
Covid-19 Pandemic
Eat Justice
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 episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Mike Burns, CEO of &pizza, a fast-casual pizza joint based in Washington D.C. that has grown to 45 locations. &pizza made headlines earlier this year when it announced it would buck the tren... more

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Brett Schulman, cofounder and CEO at CAVA, the Mediterranean fast casual concept that has grown to more than 400 locations across the U.S. Brett sat down with Sam during the Investment Summi... more

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Russell Weiner, the chief executive officer at Domino’s Pizza, at the company’s headquarters in Ann Arbor, Mich. Russell shares the strategies that have driven Domino’s to become a dominant ... more

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In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Kate Trumbull, EVP and global chief marketing officer at Domino’s Pizza, in person at the chain’s Ann Arbor, Mich., headquarters. She joined the podcast to talk about why Domino’s takes big ... more

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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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How this ‘mac ’n’ cheese millionaire’ built a more collaborative work environment
Q: Could you transfer this to an internal thing to among teammates?
Erin explained that the system could help give language for addressing discomfort, but may fall short in direct supervisor-subordinate situations.
How this ‘mac ’n’ cheese millionaire’ built a more collaborative work environment
Q: Tell me about the scope of this problem.
Erin highlighted that one in ten American workers is in hospitality, and up to 70% have experienced harassment from customers.
Gastamo Group’s Peter Newlin on building great casual concepts
Q: What does value mean to Gastamo Group?
Newlin explains that value reflects delivering a memorable experience rather than just low pricing, emphasizing the need for attentiveness to details and guest satisfaction.
Gastamo Group’s Peter Newlin on building great casual concepts
Q: What are some of the mistakes you guys, other mistakes you made in the early days that helped you refine the strategy?
Newlin discusses how early decisions around concept and real estate were often driven by luck and lacked proper market research, leading to essential learnings in the importance of community engagement and feedback.
One fast casual’s long, winding road to franchising
Q: Why now? Why do you feel like now you're in that position to step on the accelerator a bit?
We've spent the last three or four years just reorganizing and keeping ourselves afloat. Now we feel like our processes, profitability, numbers, everything is ready for franchising.

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This podcast offers in-depth insights into the dynamic world of the restaurant industry through conversations with CEOs and founders of notable foodservice companies. Episodes frequently explore themes of innovation, growth strategies, and the impact of technology on the food landscape. Noteworthy topics include social media marketing, customer engagement, and the challenges faced by restaurant leaders in adapting to ever-changing consumer preferences. The unique format provides actionable takeaways, making it particularly valuable for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to stay ahead in the competitive landscape of foodservice.

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