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Episodes

Listening and Innovating a Pepsi Promise – “Everything’s Better with Pepsi”
Aug. 6, 2024

Listening and Innovating a Pepsi Promise – “Everything’s Better with Pepsi”

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy”, are joined by Scott Finlow, the Global CMO for PepsiCo Food Service.
Ecolab's Game-Changing Innovations in Food Safety and Restaurant
July 30, 2024

Ecolab's Game-Changing Innovations in Food Safety and Restaurant

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” sit down with Lisa Robinson, Vice President of Global Food Safety and Public Health at Ecolab.
New Orleans Treats Meet Luxury Eats: The Sucré Story
July 23, 2024

New Orleans Treats Meet Luxury Eats: The Sucré Story

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 his...
Dining, Lodging, and Entertainment at The Bazaar
July 2, 2024

Dining, Lodging, and Entertainment at The Bazaar

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” sit down with second-time guest Sam Bakhshandehpour, CEO of José Andrés Group. Sam started his career ...
Being a World-Class Operator: The Secret to Success in the Restaurant Business
June 25, 2024

Being a World-Class Operator: The Secret to Success in the Restaurant Business

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” dive into an engaging conversation with guest Greg Flynn, founder, chairman, and CEO of the Flynn Group and Flynn Properties.
Hattie B’s Recipe for Hot Success in Hospitality
June 18, 2024

Hattie B’s Recipe for Hot Success in Hospitality

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by guests Nick Bishop Jr, co-founder of Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, and Todd Williams, co-presi...
The Hospitality Podcast with Josh Halpern, Founder & CEO of Big Chicken
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...
Dishin’ Out Data & Serving Up the 2024 Tech Trends for Restauranteurs
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...
Creative Packaging: Thinking Outside and Inside the Box
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...
Tech Power Players: Blockchain Technology, Web3 and Providing a Toolkit to Restaurant Owner-Operators
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, ...
The Official Cookie of Broadway: A Hobby Transforms into Large-Scale Success
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...
Behind the Numbers: Meeting the Guest with Flexibility and Optionality
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...
Hospitality Geniuses: The Ultimate Tech Stack, Data, and Bleeding DIG.
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...
Restaurant Lifers: Focusing on Passion and Crafting the Stepping Stones for Success
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...
The Kitchen’s Engine Room: Fueling Restaurant Innovation | Season 11, Vol. 13
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...
Cracking the Code: Hatching a Breakfast Empire | Season 11, Vol. 12
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...
How This Tech Duo Tackles Restaurant Marketing Challenges Head-On | Season 11, Vol. 11
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...
Whoppers, Grand Slams, and Boston Trivia: Leaders Dish It All  | Season 11, Vol. 10
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...
What Makes a Restaurant Concept Last for Decades? | Season 11, Vol. 9
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...
Seafood Pioneers: The Innovative Impact of Luke's Lobster and Turner's Seafood | Season 11, Vol. 8
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...
The Cold, Hard Truth about Making It in Restaurants | Season 11, Vol. 7
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...
Solving Profitless Growth With AI — Chased by Grizzly Bears and Hunted by Alligators  | Season 11, Vol. 6
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...
New Orleans Treats Meet Luxury Eats: The Sucré Story | Season 11, Vol. 5
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...
Beyond the Candy Bar: Transforming Iconic Treats into Foodservice Goldmines  | Season 11, Vol. 4
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...