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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…

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…

#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

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…

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…

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…

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.”😂

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…

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…

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…

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.

🌮 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…

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…

🌮 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…

Serious NYC mystery: Why does the AC never seem to work in the East Village or the West Village? Is it a conspiracy, a wiring issue, or just part of the “village charm”?

Hot take: NYC officially has a better Philly cheesesteak than Philly. #Sandwich #Phillycheesesteak #Philly #Foodie #Influencer #DannyandCoops

Who wins in Madden — Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg (ME), Scott Boatwright, or Jimmy Frischling? Catch this episode of the Hospitality Hangout with the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, part of our No Kid Hungry series, where we mix laughs, games, and real conversations with the leaders shaping our industry. Subscribe…

Did you know Bradley Cooper has a cheesesteak recipe? Well… we may have convinced him to whip one up for us at his NYC spot, Danny and Coop’s. Spoiler: it was legendary. #Sandwich #Philly #PhillyCheesesteak #Foodie

Want to know what the CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill actually orders at Chipotle? Scott Boatwright didn’t hold back when he joined us on the Hospitality Hangout — and yes, we got his go-to order (spoiler: it’s a solid pick). Part of our No Kid Hungry series, go and subscribe…