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The Secret Behind Stonefire’s 5,500-Person Catering Machine with David Youngberg and Matt Calabrese of Stonefire Grill
Published 1 month ago
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David Youngberg, CEO of Stonefire Grill, and Matt Calabrese, CTO, join Zack Oates for a deep dive into what it actually takes to scale a restaurant brand without losing what makes it special. From feeding 5,500 guests in under an hour to building a business where catering drives over 20% of revenue, they share real operational insights from inside the brand.
Zack, David, and Matt discuss:
- How catering can become a powerful growth and acquisition channel
- Why meeting guests across every channel is no longer optional
- How fast feedback loops are reshaping decision making
- The role of technology in supporting, not replacing, hospitality
- Why consistency is the foundation of trust and long term loyalty
- How to grow a brand without drifting from its core identity
Thanks, David and Matt!
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyoungberg/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-calabrese-5657252/