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Since you guys have supported me, these past few years, I wanted to offer you lifetime FREE access to The National Restaurant Owners Network. An exclusive network of past guests, experienced and successful restaurateurs and other industry professionals. There will also be access to discounted resources and services along with LIVE weekly events, and much, much more! What you need to do, is head ov...

Dale Willerton is the founder of The Lease Coach. Prior to 1993, Dale worked for commercial landlords, but came to realize that it wasn’t landlords who needed his help, it was business tenants. Since then Willerton and The Lease Coach consultants have become America’s #1 Authority on commercial lease negotiating for retail, professional, franchise and office tenants. Connect with us! Subscribe to...

Chef & Founder of Noble Promise. Sakari’s journey began as a McDonald’s grill cook at the age of 15 and has worked his way up to some of the best restaurants in the world, such as Eleven Madison Park, Marea, and Restaurant Ukiyo where he helped gain a Michelin star at the age of 24. Along the journey he has helped open multiple Restaurants and has trained in Europe to expand his Knowledge as a...

Joel Rivas is the founder and CEO of Saint City Culinary Foundation , whose flagship program Heard, focuses on the mental health and wellness of those working in the food & beverage industry.  His passion for the sustainability of the men and women working in the food & beverage industry comes from a 20 year career working in restaurants and bars, while seeing a need for mental h...

Christian P. Árkay-Leliever received his Masters from “Pratt Institute” in New York City. He brings refinement and hospitality to brand experiences. Working as the Director of Strategic Innovation for world renowned architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, he had the opportunity to develop his talent for innovation and collaboration amongst many leading companies such as Philips, Hansgroh...

Michael Schatzberg , aka Schatzy, Managing Director for Branded Restaurants, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Branded Strategic Hospitality . Michael has over 35 years of marketing, brand development, management and hospitality experience. He started working at Duke’s in 1995, and went on to turn a single concept restaurant into a multi-unit Hospitality Group - opening up a second Duke’s lo...

Since 2008, Jesse has been involved with 100+ commercial investment closings, totaling over 2.5 million square feet, with a total dollar value of over $400 million. Mr. Limon specializes in the sale of national, single & multi-tenant, net-leased investments all over the US. Plus, he's a super cool dude, and is my go to resources for all things crypto and of NFT's. Follow Jesse over on Instagram, a...

Matthew’s culinary career began in 1998 when he opened his first restaurant in Oklahoma. Since then, Matthew has traveled and studied Culinary Arts overseas and throughout the United States. In addition to pursuing his culinary passions, he has also been catering since 2000. Matthew has had the honor of catering for government officials, city officials, and many other...

Russ Rosenband is the founder of The Lot Next Door, an ideas-driven real estate, hospitality and start-up consulting and investment firm based in Brooklyn, NY. A licensed real estate broker in the state of New York, Russ also works with emerging restaurant/retail brands and their investors on site selection and real estate strategy. Russ has extensive experience developing distinct desti...

Mike Kelly is the Director of Distribution Partnerships at AtmosphereTV. His career spans across several years in the wine and spirits industry working on behalf of some of the largest spirits brands in the world. Mike joined AtmosphereTV in 2016 (then known as CHIVE TV) as one of the first employees as the concept of audio-free TV content specifically for businesses was created by...

Matt Plapp is a restaurant marketing guru, CrossFitter, quthor/speaker, consultant, business coach, and dad based out Cincinnati OH.   He's owned his r estaurant marketing company since 2008 and since then he has helped hundreds of restaurateurs across the country.  Matt is also an author, two books in the restaurant marketing field, “ Don't 86 Your Restaurant Sales ” & “ Sell More S...

Zaid Ayoub is the founder and CEO of the Bay Area-headquartered, rapidly expanding fast-casual concept SAJJ Mediterranean. While studying engineering in college, Ayoub frequented a local falafel shop that often had a line out the door. He realized that if Mediterranean food could blend great flavors with streamlined operations, there was a strong market (full of hungry people) eager to eat it! Aft...

Monte worked in the restaurant industry since he was 15 years old and has over 20 years experience as a restaurant manager. Rising from bar manager, service manager, kitchen manager to GM for Wolfgang Puck in the first four years in management. During his time with Wolfgang Puck he was featured in David Steadman’s book Beverage Biz is Show Biz.  His restaurants were consistently named in best...

Chris Wyland is an accomplished franchise development and business professional with a track record of successfully connecting experienced multi-unit operators with franchise concepts. Chris began his career in the professional sports industry having worked in the front office for both the California Angels Baseball and the Los Angeles Kings Hockey sports franchises. From 2011 to 2019 he helped cr...

Craig Barber is the CEO of Restaurant Growth Services, with several years of experience as a C-level executive for a multi-concept franchisor along with owning a franchise while serving as board chair for the franchisee association provides unique insight into the opportunities (and challenges) of franchise relationships. Have served on the boards of a public company, private equity owned companie...

Adam Weiss is the CEO + Director of Honeybee Burger, a mission driven, plant-based, QSR concept two locations ( 3rd on the way) in  Los Angeles, California. Adam's goal is to focus on businesses that can change the world for the better with a primary concentration on Food-and Agricultural  Tech related businesses that  can leverage new and disruptive products,  and technologies...

Matt Forbush's background in franchise operations began in 2007 when he took over his first Auntie Anne’s location. Over the last 9 years, Matt has owned and operated 12 franchise locations and small businesses, including Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, and Otter’s Chicken Tenders. In addition to working at a management level within these stores, Matt has held positions with Chick-fil-A and Firehouse Sub...

Ryan Baggott is an award-winning digital marketing expert from Savannah, Georgia. He currently lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina where he’s had a successful digital marketing consultancy for 13 years. In 2020, Baggott released his revolutionary app called Tap The Table. Since it’s release, Tap The Table has assisted in generating over $25M in trackable reviews for clients. Although origi...

Andrew spent 15 years working his way through the competitive ranks of New York City’s financial sector. In 2004, he left his position as Head of a Global Fixed Income Derivative Desk at National Australia Bank to pursue a career path aligned with his values. Andrew launched Rush Bowls in 2004 with a vision to create a place where people could eat healthy and enjoy the unadulterated and organic el...

Since opening Cali BBQ 12 years ago, his family-run restaurant and media business in San Diego has generated more than $30 million in sales. https://calibbq.media As a restaurateur who opened during the Great Recession, Shawn Walchef learned to use digital tools and big ideas to stay in business. During the Pandemic, Shawn and his Cali BBQ Media team have developed a scalable plan that is three ti...

Ken McGarrie is the co-founder of Korgen Hospitality, a nationwide consulting firm dedicated to helping restauranteurs reach their absolute potential. Ken has successfully run several restaurants, bars, and entertainment-based venues with a relentless focus on hospitality. He has helped to launch several new concepts and train hospitality leaders throughout the U.S. and Canada. Ken is also the aut...

Jensen is a fifth generation Chef and Restauranteur. His family have owned restaurants since the year 1900! This Southern California boy grew up surrounded by great food and even greater people to inspire him. Now calling Denver, Colorado home he is hyper-focused on his dedication to bringing value to the people working within the hospitality industry. His work as a storyteller, consultant and bra...

Daniel Estrada is the co-founder & CEO of 86 Repairs a subscription service that manages the entire repair process for restaurant groups. With 86 Repairs, restaurant owners can focus their time, money, and energy on what they do best and let them take care of the repairs in your restaurant. Their service includes 24/7 support from our expert team, actionable insights to improve back-of-house o...

Donald is The Restaurant Coach™, named to the list of  Definitive Restaurant Experts and one of 23 Hospitality Experts to Follow on Twitter.   He is the leading international trainer, speaker, author, and coach on how restaurant owners, operators, and culinary professionals go from just good to becoming outstanding. He is a sought-after advisor in the areas of: leadership, branding,...

Atul Sood is the Chief Business Officer at Kitchen United.  Kitchen United is a GV (formerly Google Ventures) backed startup in the ghost kitchen space, transforming the restaurant industry by enabling brands to be more proximate to their customer base for off-premise dining. Atul leads lead strategic relationships for the company including investor discussions, restaurant brand partnerships,...