Feb. 10, 2026

Building Iconic Food Brands: Hospitality Insider Insights from Boqueria, Rita’s Italian Ice, Hot Head Burritos & ChopShop

Building Iconic Food Brands: Hospitality Insider Insights from Boqueria, Rita’s Italian Ice, Hot Head Burritos & ChopShop

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, hospitality industry leaders Jason Morgan (CEO of The Original ChopShop), Kelly Gray (SVP of Hot Head Burritos), Lawrence Brown (Chief Development Officer of Rita’s Italian Ice), and Yann de Rochefort (CEO of Boqueria) come together to share their expertise on building iconic food brands. Dive into essential hospitality trends, restaurant growth strategies, and hospitality insider insights that are shaping the modern hospitality business.

Episode Credits:

  • Sponsored by: Restaurant Finance & Development Conference
  • Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media
  • Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling
  • Producer: Julie Zucker
  • Creative Director: Adam Levine
  • Show Runner: Drewe Raimi
  • Post Production: GrodMedia

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Lawrence Brown Profile Photo

Chief Development Officer, Ritas Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Jason Morgan Profile Photo

CEO, Original ChopShop

Kelly Gray Profile Photo

Senior Vice President, Hot Head Burritos

Yann de Rochefort Profile Photo

CEO, Boqueria