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Oct. 17, 2025

It’s National Pasta Day!

It’s National Pasta Day!

🍝 It’s National Pasta Day! And we’re celebrating inside The Restaurant Guy’s own spot, Isabelle’s Osteria! From running restaurants to interviewing the biggest names in hospitality — we do it all on the Hospitality Hangout Podcast. 🎧 Subscribe and find out what makes this industry so delicious. #NationalPastaDay #IsabellesOsteria #Hospitality…

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Oct. 16, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken coming to NYC soon???

Church's Texas Chicken coming to NYC soon???

Church's Texas Chicken coming to NYC soon??? Church’s Texas Chicken was founded in 1952 right across the street from the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas — and it only sold fried chicken at first. No sides, no biscuits, just crispy perfection! Fast forward to today, and Church’s Texas Chicken has…

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Oct. 16, 2025

#Bloopers But seriously, remembering names is SO HARD!!!!

#Bloopers But seriously, remembering names is SO HARD!!!!

#Bloopers But seriously, remembering names is SO HARD!!!! Follow along as The Restaurant Guy takes his safari through NYC’s most talked-about sandwiches. Subscribe to our channel to catch every bite: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalityhangout #Foodie #NYC #Foodie #NYCFood #photofomo

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Oct. 15, 2025

Sorry, Mr. DeVito — we’re not trying to steal your job

Sorry, Mr. DeVito — we’re not trying to steal your job

When you’ve interviewed Mike Manzo, the former COO of Jersey Mike’s, you know we had to do a Sandwich Safari! And sorry Mr. DeVito — we’re not stealing your sub-spokesperson gig… just taking a few bites out of the spotlight. From sandwich secrets to scaling a national brand, te Hangout…

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Oct. 15, 2025

Every great episode has a story that gets everyone laughing

Every great episode has a story that gets everyone laughing

Every great episode has a story that gets everyone laughing — and this one delivers. Please join us in welcoming Roland Gonzalez, CEO of Church's Texas Chicken, to the Hospitality Hangout Be the first to listen by subscribing on your favorite platform!

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Oct. 14, 2025

Mehdi Zarhloul Crazy Pita

Mehdi Zarhloul Crazy Pita

s Hummus a Condiment? Mehdi Zarhloul of Crazy Pita Weighs In

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Oct. 14, 2025

Eric Knott Tiki Taco

Eric Knott Tiki Taco

It’s Definitely “Data”: Eric Knott of Tiki Taco on Automation and Insights

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Oct. 14, 2025

Deric Rosenbaum Groucho's Deli

Deric Rosenbaum Groucho's Deli

What’s in the Cart: Deric Rosenbaum of Groucho’s Deli on Amazon shopping and new shoes

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Oct. 14, 2025

Doug Willmarth Beans & Brews

Doug Willmarth Beans & Brews

The Coffee Gold Rush: Doug Willmarth of Beans & Brews on Trends, Dirty Soda, and Staying "Grounded"

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Oct. 14, 2025

Nostalgia Meets Next-Gen: Tim Newton of Long John Silver’s on Tech, Tradition, and Guest Experience

Nostalgia Meets Next-Gen: Tim Newton of Long John Silver’s on Tech, Tradition, and Guest Experience
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Oct. 14, 2025

Brittany Mercer Cowboy Chicken

Brittany Mercer Cowboy Chicken

No Hokey, All Heritage: Brittany Mercer of Cowboy Chicken on Cowboy Culture and Staying Current

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Oct. 14, 2025

You’re stranded on a deserted island… 🌴

You’re stranded on a deserted island… 🌴

You’re stranded on a deserted island… 🌴 What one meal are you choosing to eat for the rest of your life? Comment below — we want to hear your pick! Now, speaking of legendary meals… please join us in welcoming Roland Gonzalez, CEO of Church's Texas Chicken, to the Hospitality…

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Oct. 14, 2025

It’s Bigger Than Biscuits: Roland Gonzalez, CEO of Church’s Chicken

It’s Bigger Than Biscuits: Roland Gonzalez, CEO of Church’s Chicken

Roland Gonzalez, CEO of Church’s Chicken, shares how he’s leading one of the world’s largest fried chicken brands through rapid expansion and brand evolution. He talks about growing up in Texas, his early start in food service while playing college baseball, and how operational experience shaped his leadership style. Roland…

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Oct. 13, 2025

#Bloopers But seriously, when's the last time you saw a Gap?

#Bloopers But seriously, when's the last time you saw a Gap?

#Bloopers But seriously, when's the last time you saw a Gap? Follow along as The Restaurant Guy takes his safari through NYC’s most talked-about sandwiches. Subscribe to our channel to catch every bite: https://www.youtube.com/@hospitalityhangout #Collab #Zuma #UtopiaBagels #Foodie #NYCFood #NYC #photofomo

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Oct. 12, 2025

How the hell are we supposed to pronounce this?!

How the hell are we supposed to pronounce this?!

How the hell are we supposed to pronounce this?! Furi…kaki? Furi-cah-kay? Furi-cake-ay? Somebody help The Restaurant Guy out. Join us on the latest Sandwich Safari, brought to you by The Hospitality Hangout, as Schatzy takes a bite of the Zuma Furikake Bagel — the limited-time collab between Zuma and Utopia…

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Oct. 11, 2025

High-end flavor meets NYC classic

High-end flavor meets NYC classic

Gotta squeeze the tuckus, as the restaurant guy always says — because this one’s worth it. Join The Restaurant Guy on the latest Sandwich Safari, brought to you by The Hospitality Hangout, as he takes on the limited-edition Zuma x Utopia Bagels collab. High-end flavor meets NYC classic — but…

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Oct. 10, 2025

High-end restaurants teaming up with top QSR and fast-casual brands for limited-time collabs

High-end restaurants teaming up with top QSR and fast-casual brands for limited-time collabs

High-end restaurants teaming up with top QSR and fast-casual brands for limited-time collabs — like Zuma x Utopia Bagels — might just be the next big thing in food innovation. We’re seeing fine dining meet comfort classics, creating hype, accessibility, and social buzz all at once. From the kitchen to…

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Oct. 9, 2025

“Never trust a skinny restaurant executive.”

“Never trust a skinny restaurant executive.”

Shake Shack CEO Rob Lynch tackled the so-called Ozempic-demic sweeping the industry — and dropped one of the best lines of the year: “Never trust a skinny restaurant executive.”😂

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Oct. 9, 2025

Happy National Hoagie Day!

Happy National Hoagie Day!

Happy National Hoagie Day! To celebrate, we did what any true sandwich lover would do — checked out Jersey Mike's Subs for a fresh-sliced, freshly made classic. We couldn’t think of a better way to honor the day than spotlighting one of the brands that’s redefined the sandwich game. And…

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Oct. 8, 2025

Jimmy Frischling is Mr. Plain Jane

Jimmy Frischling is Mr. Plain Jane

When it comes to coffee, the battle lines are drawn. Jimmy Frischling is Mr. Plain Jane — straight black, no frills. But I never lets it slide, always showing up with milk and sugar “for balance.” Join us and Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack, on our newest episode of…

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Oct. 8, 2025

the Zuma x Utopia Bagels limited-time-only sandwich.

the Zuma x Utopia Bagels limited-time-only sandwich.

Two icons, one bagel. This mash-up combines Zuma’s signature flavors with the legendary chew of a Utopia bagel — but it’s only available until October 13th. The Sandwich Safari, brought to you by The Hospitality Hangout, just took a bite out of one of NYC’s best collabs — the Zuma…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Once you’ve leveled up your ShackBurger, there’s no turning back.

Once you’ve leveled up your ShackBurger, there’s no turning back.

Our newest guest and amazing friend, Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack, admits he can’t go back — it’s double deckers only now. Once you’ve leveled up your ShackBurger, there’s no turning back.

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Oct. 7, 2025

NATIONAL TACO DAY

NATIONAL TACO DAY

🌮 Happy National Taco Day! 🌮 At Branded Hospitality, we never miss a chance to celebrate tacos—and to stir up a little debate. On the Sandwich Safari, we’re asking the age-old question: Is a taco a sandwich? (What do YOU think?) In honor of the day, we’re also spotlighting some…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Never Trust a Skinny CEO: Rob Lynch of Shake Shack on Hustle, Culture, and Community

Never Trust a Skinny CEO: Rob Lynch of Shake Shack on Hustle, Culture, and Community

Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack, shares his journey from washing dishes at age five to leading one of the most recognizable burger brands in the world. He talks about his early roots in pizza shops, the lessons learned from working for $5 an hour, and why he believes you…

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