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Episodes

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...
Sept. 26, 2023

Lessons learned and stories shared at FSTEC from stand up CEOS | Season 10, Vol. 6

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" were on the road at FSTEC in Dallas, Texas. They ventured into the intricacies of the hospital...
Sept. 20, 2023

Flipping the Breakfast Script | Season 10, Vol. 5

On the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, co-hosts Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sat down with a breakfast industry giant: David Birzon, CEO at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery . Thi...
Sept. 12, 2023

How to Go from Dishwasher to Firehouse Subs CEO: The Secrets to Success | Season 10, Vol. 4

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, affectionately known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," sit down with the legendary Don Fox , Chairman of Firehouse Subs. ...
Sept. 6, 2023

Flipping Success: CEO Chronicles with Red Robin's Visionary Leader | Season 10, Vol. 3

In the latest episode of "Hospitality Hangout", industry insiders are treated to an enlightening conversation as hosts Michael Schatzberg, fondly known as "The Restaurant Guy", and Jimmy Frischling, dubbed "The Finance Guy", ...
Aug. 29, 2023

REWIND | How A CEO Can Give You A Lyft To A Fast-Casual Chicken Chain w/Aaron Noveshen | Season 10, Vol. 2

The Culinary Edge is a food and beverage innovation firm that was started by Noveshen over twenty years ago and Starbird is a fast-casual chicken chain that their team created after identifying chicken was about to grow signi...
Aug. 22, 2023

Unveiling the Pulse of Success: Why Your POS is the Heartbeat of Your Business | Season 10, Vol. 1

Get ready to indulge in the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, where your hosts, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" (Schatzy) and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy," turn up the heat with an extraordinary guest. Sami...
Aug. 15, 2023

Flavorful Insights: Unwrapping Success with PDQ CEO | Season 9, Vol. 16

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" host Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ Restaurants . The guys start with the Tuesday trivia, revealing three f...
Aug. 1, 2023

From the Heart of Hart House: Conversations with a Culinary Icon | Season 9, Vol. 15

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling delve into the innovative world of food with their guest, Andy Hopper, CEO of Hart House. Hart House , founded by come...
July 25, 2023

Crave to Conquer: Unleashing the Secrets of Restaurant Marketing | Season 9, Vol. 14

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," deep-dive into the intricacies of restaurant marketing with industry insiders, Jo...
July 19, 2023

Texas Eats Revolutionizing the Restaurant Scene Nationwide | Season 9, Vol. 13

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” welcome special guests from the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) - Ben Knorr, Director of Partners...
July 11, 2023

Building a Restaurant Empire One Emerging Brand At A Time | Season 9, Vol. 12

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," sit down with Gregg Majewski, the CEO of Craveworthy Brands . Boasting an illustrious care...
July 4, 2023

Feast on Insights: How Mo'Bettahs is Transforming Hospitality with Tech, Tunes, and Tequila! | Season 9, Vol. 11

Don't miss out on the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, where hosts Michael Schatzberg, fondly known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," dive deep into a compelling chat with food industry g...
June 27, 2023

Undercover Innovators: The Managed Food Service Giant Secretly Leading Franchise Finesse and Innovation Revolution | Season 9, Vol. 10

In the newest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," host a riveting conversation with industry veteran Marc Bruno, the Chief Operating Offi...
June 20, 2023

"BREAKING NEWS at NRA" Informa Acquires Winsight | Season 9, Vol. 9

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, broadcast from The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, hosts Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy", Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy", and special guest Sterling D...
June 13, 2023

The "Friendly"iest Automated Pizza Concept | Season 9, Vol. 8

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" sit down with Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings. BRIX Holdings is a Dallas-based franchising...
June 6, 2023

Iconic Sandwiches Stay Relevant, Virtual Brands, and 10K World Records - CEO Adam Golomb Reveals the Secrets | Season 9, Vol. 7

In the most recent episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," welcomed Adam Golomb, the Chief Executive Officer of Primanti Bros., as their guest. ...
May 30, 2023

Rewind - From Egg McMuffins To Plant Based Bites, An Industry Leaders Fast Lane To Success | Season 9, Vol. 6

Episode Credits: - Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media - Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling - Producer: Julie Zucker - Creative Director: Adam Levine - Show Runner: Drewe Raimi - Post Production: Three Cheers Creative www.thehospitalityhangout.com
May 23, 2023

From Navy Pilot to Ironman Athlete: MOOYAH's President Serves Up the Best Tasting Cheeseburger | Season 9, Vol. 5

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," welcomed Doug Willmarth, President at MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes, as their guest. W...
May 18, 2023

Pressing the Gas Pedal on Off-premise Dining Programs | Season 9, Vol. 4

In the vibrant city of Las Vegas, hosts Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" took their listeners on an exhilarating journey in the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout. Broadcasting...
May 16, 2023

Blend Your Way to Success | Season 9, Vol. 3

In the latest 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 en...
May 9, 2023

Transformative Tech Strategies for Restaurantsl | Season 9, Vol. 2

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" are joined by Christi Ravneberg, Director of Content Integration, Restaurant & Food Group, and...
May 2, 2023

The Battle Over The Better Bagel, New York vs. Montreal | Season 9, Vol. 1

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” chat with Amer Wahab, President of Kettlemans Bagels . Founded over two decades ago, Kettle...
April 25, 2023

Restaurant Leaders Share Their Path to Expansion and Secrets to Success | Season 8, Vol. 30

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” were on the road at Restaurant Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their guests i...