What actually makes something a sandwich? 🤔 During this hilarious conversation on Hospitality Hangout, Neel Patel of Quiznos jumps into one of the internet’s greatest food debates after a Michelin-starred chef offered a surprising definition: “It depends how you hold it.” So… is a burrito a sandwich? What about a…
We went behind the scenes at the CIA Annual Leadership Awards and the energy was absolutely unreal. Top chefs, VIPs, incredible dishes, and one very important debate: Is a bagel actually a sandwich? 👀 From smoked trout and turnip mousse to buttery potato pancakes, this night brought together some of…
Live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference, the crew from Hospitality Hangout Podcast is back with stories, laughs, restaurant industry banter, and one absolutely legendary Mel Brooks disaster story. From AI-generated photos saves to bartender psychology and the infamous missing celebrity photo, this clip is a fun teaser of everything coming…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg and Jimmy Frischling sit down with Neel Patel, CEO of Quiznos and Rego Restaurant Group, to discuss one of the most fascinating comeback stories in the restaurant industry. Once a 5,000-unit sandwich giant, Quiznos has spent the last decade rebuilding…
Apparently restaurant operators are DONE being called “SMBs.” 😂 On HospitalityHangout, Sterling Douglas and the crew go completely off the rails debating restaurant industry terminology… specifically whether independent operators should ever be called “small and medium-sized businesses.” Because let’s be honest. Nobody opens a restaurant and says, “Hi, I’m an…
Wait… tomatoes are only considered vegetables in the U.S. because of taxes? 🤯 On HospitalityHangout, Amanda Cohen explains the bizarre legal history behind one of food’s oldest debates: Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Turns out, there was an actual court case over it. And it completely changed…
AI Could Finally Give Independent Restaurants the Edge! For years, massive restaurant brands had all the advantages. Bigger teams. Bigger budgets. Bigger systems. With AI tools becoming more accessible, independent restaurant operators may finally be able to compete at the same level as enterprise brands… and in some cases, move…
SEO still matters. A lot. But according to this conversation on Hospitality Hangout, the next big shift is already happening: GEO. Generative Engine Optimization is changing how restaurants get discovered through AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI search platforms. The wild part? AI referred traffic to restaurant websites…
What actually makes a sandwich… a sandwich? We’ve been arguing about this on Hospitality Hangout for years. Then Amanda Cohen from Dirt Candy came in with maybe the best answer yet. According to Chef Amanda, it has nothing to do with the bread. It’s all about how you hold it.…
We went behind the scenes at the CIA Annual Leadership Awards and the energy was absolutely unreal. Top chefs, VIPs, incredible dishes, and one very important debate: Is a bagel actually a sandwich? 👀 From smoked trout and turnip mousse to buttery potato pancakes, this night brought together some of…
AI is changing restaurant operations faster than most operators realize. In this short from Hospitality Hangout Podcast, Sterling Douglas explains how connected restaurant systems + AI can automatically optimize pricing, marketing, POS data, and more behind the scenes.
Live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference, the crew from Hospitality Hangout Podcast is back with stories, laughs, restaurant industry banter, and one absolutely legendary Mel Brooks disaster story. From AI-generated photos saves to bartender psychology and the infamous missing celebrity photo, this clip is a fun teaser of everything coming…
What happens when AI becomes the new search engine for restaurants? In this clip from Hospitality Hangout Podcast, the conversation breaks down why GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) may become even more important than traditional SEO for restaurant discovery. Topics include: • Why independent restaurants can now compete with massive chains…
BREAKING NEWS: sweetgreen dropped wraps today… and of course “the restaurant guy” had to be first in line to try them. 🌯 You know we had to get the immediate reaction, the first bite review, and the full Schatzy breakdown. Because when hospitality brands make moves like this, we pay…
Sterling Douglas joins Hospitality Hangout to break down the real AI shift happening inside independent restaurants. As the leader of Chowly, Sterling explains how operators are adopting AI faster than any previous wave of technology, from marketing automation to generative search and data-driven decision making. This conversation covers how independent…
Schatzy sits down with Chef Amanda Cohen, the force behind Dirt Candy, to talk about what it actually takes to last 18 years in NYC—and why she never broke from her vegetable-first concept. They get into: - The wild story of how she found out she won a Michelin star…
Schatzy sits down with Chef Amanda Cohen, the visionary behind Dirt Candy, to talk about what it really means to be a chef today. This isn’t just about food—it’s about impact. Amanda shares how she built one of the most respected vegetarian restaurants in the country, why vegetables deserve the…
You’d assume being on the board of Delta Air Lines comes with legendary perks. Former CEO of Taco Bell, Greg Creed says not so fast. #Delta #GregCreed #Travel #Shorts
Sometimes the best branding move is saying no. Former CEO of Taco Bell, Greg Creed refused to follow the crowd with ketchup and ranch, choosing identity over trends. Smart brands know what doesn’t belong too. #TacoBell #Branding #Marketing #Shorts
Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show takes over Chicago — and for anyone in hospitality, it’s more than just a convention. It’s where the industry shows up, shows off, and looks ahead. In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Schatzy sits down with David Henkes and Lisa Malikow from Technomic…
The Craziest Taco Bell Promo Ever! Former CEO of Taco Bell, Greg Creed sent a taco truck to Alaska with Kendrick Lamar and James Harden. Just an all-time flex. #TacoBell #KendrickLamar #JamesHarden #Shorts
Jimmy says if New York ever revoked his city card, he already knows the backup plan: Sydney. No hesitation, no debate, bags packed. #NYC #Sydney #Shorts
Former CEO of Taco Bell, Greg Creed, reveals how Mountain Dew Baja Blast went from a bold idea to a billion-dollar brand inside Taco Bell. A masterclass in restaurant marketing, exclusivity, and brand partnerships. #tacobell #BajaBlast #Business #shortsf
Former Greg Creed joins Hospitality Hangout to reveal how Taco Bell became a cultural powerhouse. From shutting down a $45 million lawsuit to creating Doritos Locos Tacos and turning Baja Blast into a billion-dollar brand, Greg shares the bold decisions that changed the future of fast food. This episode is…