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The Hospitality Hangout

Join Michael Schatzberg aka Schatzy (The Restaurant Guy) and Jimmy Frischling (The Finance Guy) on The Hospitality Hangout as they explore hospitality, food service, and investment trends while connecting with industry leaders. Each week, receive insider insights and funny stories that shape the hospitality landscape. They live at the intersection of hospitality, food service, technology, and investment, connecting the biggest players and boldest ideas shaping the industry.Each week, they serve up funny, informative, and wildly entertaining conversations with the insiders who are leading a new era of hospitality. From emerging brands and breakthrough tech to industry trends and restaurant success stories, no topic is off the table.It’s where the who’s who of hospitality hangs out – packed with expert insights, laugh-out-loud moments, and must-know trends that keep you ahead of the game.🍽️ Tune in, grab a drink, and let’s talk shop! 🚀

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June 12, 2025

Building Brands with Flavor & Foresight: A Conversation with Potbelly’s CEO

Show Notes

In this kickoff episode of Hospitality Hustlers—powered by Toast—we sit down with Bob Wright, the CEO of Potbelly, to dig into what it takes to transform a beloved sandwich chain into a tech-forward, trend-setting brand.

Bob shares expert insights on the intersection of food service, emerging brands, and breakthrough technology, all while keeping it candid with a few funny moments along the way. We explore the “cold ideas” that turned hot, how Potbelly navigates shifting industry trends, and the importance of networking and investment in driving growth.

Whether you’re a founder, foodie, or future hospitality insider, this episode is packed with the kind of conversations that fuel big ideas—and even bigger success stories.

🎧 Tune in for trends, tech, and toasty takeaways.

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

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