Episodes
June 11, 2024
The Hospitality Podcast with Josh Halpern, Founder & CEO of Big Chicken
In today’s episode of the Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy”, and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy”, are joined by 5-time returning guest Josh Halpern , founder and CEO of Big Chicken and Beer Par...
June 4, 2024
Dishin’ Out Data & Serving Up the 2024 Tech Trends for Restauranteurs
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by two returning guests, Christi Ravneberg, Senior Director of Media Intelligence and Custo...
May 28, 2024
Creative Packaging: Thinking Outside and Inside the Box
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Zack Stein, co-founder and CEO of Supply Caddy. Zack shares his journey into hospitality...
May 21, 2024
Tech Power Players: Blockchain Technology, Web3 and Providing a Toolkit to Restaurant Owner-Operators
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy”, welcome a titan of the restaurant tech industry, Ben Leventhal. Ben a co-founder of Eater, the visionary, ...
May 14, 2024
The Official Cookie of Broadway: A Hobby Transforms into Large-Scale Success
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are thrilled to welcome Zachary “Schmackary” Schmahl , the Nebraska native who turned his Broadway dre...
May 7, 2024
Behind the Numbers: Meeting the Guest with Flexibility and Optionality
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy”, are joined by Craig Dunaway COO and a member of the Board of Directors of Penn Station East Coast Subs. Cr...
April 30, 2024
Hospitality Geniuses: The Ultimate Tech Stack, Data, and Bleeding DIG.
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Tracy Kim, CEO of DIG. Tracy tells us about her journey from a pre-med student at Stanfo...
April 23, 2024
Restaurant Lifers: Focusing on Passion and Crafting the Stepping Stones for Success
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy,” are joined by Scott Redler, co-founder of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and founder of Redler’s Hospitality. Sco...
April 16, 2024
The Kitchen’s Engine Room: Fueling Restaurant Innovation | Season 11, Vol. 13
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Angela Leet , CEO of QSR Automations . Angela discusses the company’s innovative kitchen...
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...