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We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus crisis. Next up: Scott Deviney is president and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-growing franc...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus crisis. Next up: Kyle Noonan is CEO and cofounder of FreeRange Concepts, a Dallas-based company...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus crisis. Next up: The restaurant industry has stepped up during unprecedented times to provide fo...

The Chicago-based fast casual Wow Bao isn't just an exciting Asian fast casual with a lot of opportunity for growth at a time when Americans are more interested in global flavors than ever. It's also a tech-forward concept that has leaned into platforms like kiosks and digital ordering way before other foodservice brands. Spearheading that innovation is president Geoff Alexander. In this...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus crisis. Next up: Michael Lastoria is cofounder and CEO of &pizza, a fast-casual pizza concep...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus crisis. Next up: Brandon Landry is the founder and CEO of Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar, a...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Todd Graves is the founder and CEO of Raising Cane's, a billion-dollar chic...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: We want to hear from you! What do you think the restaurant industry looks like i...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Kirby Bumpus is head of social impact at sweetgreen. She joins the podcast to di...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Darren Bosik is senior director at APCO Worldwide, a strategic communications co...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Eric Cacciatore is the host of "Restaurant Unstoppable," a popular pod...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Akash Kapoor is CEO of Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual that emerged from the...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Laura Rea Dickey is CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, which has more than 500 l...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Michael McHenry is the founder of The McHenry Group, a Salt Lake City–based rest...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: André Vener is cofounder of Dog Haus, a hot dog, sausage, and burger fast casual...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Leslie Silverglide is CEO of MIXT, a salad and healthy-eating fast casual based...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Alonso Castaneda is VP of brand development and strategy at Four Foods Group, a...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: John Kolaski is founder and CEO of K2 Restaurants, a hospitality company that in...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Christine Specht is CEO of Cousins Subs, a 100-plus-unit sandwich chain that her...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Sarah Grover is the interim CMO of plant-based fast casual Veggie Grill. More im...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Anthony Pigliacampo is cofounder and co-CEO of Modern Market, a fine-fast eatery...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Zach Goldstein is CEO and founder of Thanx, a CRM and digital engagement platfor...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: There's a lot of fear and uncertainty for operators about their supply chai...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Carl Howard is the CEO of Fazoli's, an Italian quick serve with 200-plus lo...

We're continuing with our series of mini episodes helping restaurants through the coronavirus pandemic. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. Next up: Brandon Solano is CEO of Rave Restaurant Group, parent company to Pizza Inn and...