In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are thrilled to welcome Zachary “Schmackary” Schmahl, the Nebraska native who turned his Broadway dreams into a cookie empire right in the heart of New York City’s theatre district. Starting at 24, Zachary…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy”, are joined by Craig Dunaway COO and a member of the Board of Directors of Penn Station East Coast Subs. Craig recounts his journey, beginning as a young professional at a regional accounting firm…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Tracy Kim, CEO of DIG. Tracy tells us about her journey from a pre-med student at Stanford and earning her MBA at Harvard Business School and her subsequent leap into…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy,” are joined by Scott Redler, co-founder of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and founder of Redler’s Hospitality. Scott tells his story of 48 years of experience, dedication, and admiration for the restaurant industry and creating an…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Angela Leet (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaleet/) , CEO of QSR Automations (https://www.linkedin.com/company/qsr-automations/) . Angela discusses the company’s innovative kitchen automation solutions and their recent recognition of being named as a finalist for the…
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Ricky Richardson, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-richardson-971b0012/) Chief Executive Officer of Eggs Up Grill (https://www.linkedin.com/company/eggs-up-grill/) . Ricky discusses the brand’s origins and rapid expansion since he took over. He provides background on Eggs Up…
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Sterling Douglass, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlingddouglass/) Co-Founder and CEO of Chowly, Inc. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/chowlyinc/) , and Andrew J. Nash (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjnash/) , CEO of Targetable (https://www.linkedin.com/company/targetable/) . Sterling and Andrew talk about Chowly’s recent acquisition…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Theresa Montanaro, Regional Director of JSC Management (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsc-management-group/) for Burger King in New England; Jennifer Chavez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenchavez/) , Chief Financial Officer of G2G Management Group, LLC (https://www.linkedin.com/company/g2g-management-group-llc/) ; and John…
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Paul Walker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-walker-a410318/) of Village Inn, and Yildris Rodriguez-Ross (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yildris-rodriguez-ross-3b11b51/) , Chief Financial Officer of Fresh Dining Concepts, LLC (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-dining-concepts/) . Paul and Yildris share the history of their companies…
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Steven Song (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenasong/) , Chief Financial Officer at Luke's Lobster (https://www.linkedin.com/company/luke's-lobster/) , and Kathi Turner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathi-turner-7b524110/) , Executive at Turner's Seafood (https://www.turners-seafood.com/) . Steven and Kathi discuss the seafood industry…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, referred to as "The Finance Guy," are joined by Morgan Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Advocate of Restaurant365. Morgan shares his journey from a CPA at PWC to a passionate entrepreneur determined to…
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" are joined by Clinton Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinton-anderson-a5737537/) , CEO of HotSchedules (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotschedulesnowpoweredbyfourth/) (now powered by Fourth (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fourth/) .) Clinton shares his journey from a farm in rural Canada to CEO of Fourth, a restaurant…
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by James Vitrano (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-vitrano-5a5353a7/) , Chief Executive Officer of Sucré (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sucr%C3%A9-new-orleans/) . They discuss James' background, from his early ambitions to getting into the restaurant industry and working for major chains…
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Herb Ring (https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-ring-604724a/) , National Foodservice Director of The Hershey Company (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hershey-company/) . Herb shares how he got his start working in his family’s restaurants before transitioning into foodservice sales…
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Phil Kafarakis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkafarakis/) , President and CEO of International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-foodservice-manufacturers-association/) (IFMA). Phil focuses on strengthening connections between the food manufacturing and restaurant industries. He also shares his…
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by George McKerrow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mckerrow-ba5ab070/) , CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted's-montana-grill/) . George pioneered the casual dining segment with LongHorn Steakhouse, which he founded in 1981 and eventually took public. He…
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Perry Miele (https://www.linkedin.com/in/perry-miele-35079a72/) , President and CEO of Nestlé Professional North America (https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestleprofessional-northamerica/) . Perry talks about recently receiving the prestigious IFMA Oberkfell Award and what it means to be…
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Lance Trenary (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-trenary-15419915/) , President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-corral/) , and Roy Gilad (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-gilad-40b4a0186/) , Founder and CEO of Vitality Bowls (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitality-bowls/) . Lance discusses how Golden…
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Chris Dull (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dull-cfe-a0b209a/) , President and CEO of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (https://www.linkedin.com/company/freddy's-frozen-custard-and-steakburgers/) , and Chris Wren (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wren-6898144/) , Vice President Head of International Development of Dairy Queen (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dairy-queen/)…
In this REWIND 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 (https://www.smoothiekingfranchise.com/) . The trio engaged in a discussion revolving around effective marketing strategies and insights within the food and…
In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with R.J. Melman, President of Lettuce Entertain You, a fifty-one year old restaurant group that is privately held with over one hundred and twenty restaurants across the country in thirteen different…
In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Phil Crawford, the chief technology officer of CKE Restaurants, to explore the ongoing digital revolution in the restaurant industry. CKE Restaurants is a Tennessee-based, privately held company…
LIVE from the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, the guys catch up with the visionaries of emerging restaurant brands, unpacking their innovative concepts and roadmaps to expansion! In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Prakash…
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Troy Hooper (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtroyhooper/) , CEO of Hot Palette America (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hot-palette-america/) , the parent company of Pepper Lunch Restaurants (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pepperlunchrestaurants/) , as well as Elisia Flores (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisiaflores/) , CEO at L&L…