Episodes
April 9, 2024
Cracking the Code: Hatching a Breakfast Empire | Season 11, Vol. 12
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Ricky Richardson, Chief Executive Officer of Eggs Up Grill . Ricky discusses the bran...
April 2, 2024
How This Tech Duo Tackles Restaurant Marketing Challenges Head-On | Season 11, Vol. 11
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Sterling Douglass, Co-Founder and CEO of Chowly, Inc. , and Andrew J. Nash , CEO of T...
March 26, 2024
Whoppers, Grand Slams, and Boston Trivia: Leaders Dish It All | Season 11, Vol. 10
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Theresa Montanaro, Regional Director of JSC Management for Burger King in New England; J...
March 19, 2024
What Makes a Restaurant Concept Last for Decades? | Season 11, Vol. 9
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Paul Walker of Village Inn, and Yildris Rodriguez-Ross , Chief Financial Officer of F...
March 12, 2024
Seafood Pioneers: The Innovative Impact of Luke's Lobster and Turner's Seafood | Season 11, Vol. 8
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Steven Song , Chief Financial Officer at Luke's Lobster , and Kathi Turner , Executive at...
March 5, 2024
The Cold, Hard Truth about Making It in Restaurants | Season 11, Vol. 7
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, referred to as "The Finance Guy," are joined by Morgan Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Advocate of R...
Feb. 27, 2024
Solving Profitless Growth With AI — Chased by Grizzly Bears and Hunted by Alligators | Season 11, Vol. 6
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" are joined by Clinton Anderson , CEO of HotSchedules (now powered by Fourth .) Clinton shares his journ...
Feb. 20, 2024
New Orleans Treats Meet Luxury Eats: The Sucré Story | Season 11, Vol. 5
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by James Vitrano , Chief Executive Officer of Sucré . They discuss James' background, from h...
Feb. 13, 2024
Beyond the Candy Bar: Transforming Iconic Treats into Foodservice Goldmines | Season 11, Vol. 4
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Herb Ring , National Foodservice Director of The Hershey Company . Herb shares how he go...
Feb. 6, 2024
The Inside Scoop on the Global Food Manufacturing Industry and How IFMA Is the Connector | Season 11, Vol. 3
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Phil Kafarakis , President and CEO of International Foodservice Manufacturers Associa...
Jan. 30, 2024
MEAT the man who pioneered the casual dining segment | Season 11, Vol. 2
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by George McKerrow , CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill . George pioneered the casual dining seg...
Jan. 23, 2024
Beyond Cookies and Coffee: Nestlé Professional CEO Perry Miele On How Nestlé Is Innovating Food Service and Hospitality | Season 11, Vol. 1
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Perry Miele , President and CEO of Nestlé Professional North America . Perry talks ab...
Jan. 16, 2024
Toasting Your Partner In Crime and Ingredients for Restaurant Success! | Season 10, Vol. 18
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Lance Trenary , President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation , and Roy Gilad , Founder ...
Jan. 9, 2024
Gridiron Burgers to Blizzard Billions: Fast Food Fortunes From Freddy's and Dairy Queen | Season 10, Vol. 17
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Chris Dull , President and CEO of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers , and Chris Wren...
Jan. 2, 2024
REWIND | Blend Your Way to Success | Season 10, Vol. 16
In this REWIND episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," were joined by Marianne Radley, the Chief Marketing Officer of Smoothie King . The trio e...
Dec. 26, 2023
REWIND | There Is No Debate Over Taco Tuesday Vs. Fried Chicken Friday | Season 10, Vol. 15
In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with R.J. Melman, President of Lettuce Entertain You, a fifty-one year old restaurant group tha...
Dec. 19, 2023
REWIND | Restaurants Going Digital, CKE Restaurants | Season 10, Vol. 14
In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Phil Crawford, the chief technology officer of CKE Restaurants, to explore...
Dec. 12, 2023
Fast Casual Revolution Part 2: The Sizzle Behind Emerging Restaurant Brands | Season 10, Vol. 13
LIVE from the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, the guys catch up with the visionaries of emerging restaurant brands, unpacking their innovative concepts and roadmaps to expansion! In today's episode of Ho...
Dec. 6, 2023
Fast Casual Revolution Part 1: Unleash the Flavor with the Hottest Emerging Restaurant Brands | Season 10, Vol. 12
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Troy Hooper , CEO of Hot Palette America , the parent company of Pepper Lunch Restaurants...
Nov. 28, 2023
How One Restaurant Owner Approaches Leadership Like A Game Of Craps — Everyone Wins Together | Season 10, Vol. 11
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Josh Kern , CEO of SPB Hospitality . Josh shares his experiences from his time in politic...
Nov. 21, 2023
Live from CREATE Conference in Palm Springs | Season 10 Vol. 10
LIVE from the CREATE conference in Palm Springs California, the guys chat with emerging restaurant brand leadership on their growing concepts and path to expansion. Key Takeaways [00:06 - 02:18] Schatzy and Jimmy visit CREATE...
Nov. 15, 2023
Culinary Crescendo: Lauren Bailey Dishes Out Wisdom for Aspiring Restaurateurs | Season 10 Vol. 9
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” talk to Lauren Bailey, co-founder and CEO of Upward Projects. As head of the Upward Projects Restaurant...
Nov. 7, 2023
REWIND | A Deep Dive Into Shake Shack's Tech Stack | Season 10, Vol. 8
In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with Dave Harris, chief information officer as well as chief technology officer at Shake Shack ...
Oct. 3, 2023
Serving Automation with a Side of Integrity: Chipotle's Scott Boatwright | Season 10, Vol. 7
The latest episode of “Hospitality Hangout” hosted by Michael Schatzberg, known as “The Restaurant Guy”, and Jimmy Frischling or “The Finance Guy”, the podcast with Scott Boatwright, the Chief Operating Officer of Chipotle Me...