Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom Greek Deli to 30-Concept Hospitality Group: Alex Smith’s Mission to Bolster Baltimore’s Restaurant Scene
Season 1 Episode 7
Alex Smith, CEO of Atlas Restaurant Group, is one of the youngest restaurant group owners in the U.S. He shares how he built his company to now over …
3 years, 2 months ago
Full Course’s Lauren Fernandez on Playing Both Franchisor and Franchisee
Season 1 Episode 6
Former General Counsel of FOCUS Brands turned restaurant operator, Lauren Fernandez brings nearly 20 years experience in brand licensing; franchising…
3 years, 2 months ago
James Beard ‘Outstanding Chef’ Rob Rubba on Rethinking our Food System
Season 1 Episode 5
James Beard "Outstanding Chef" Award winner Rob Rubba joins FSR editors Callie Evergreen and Sam Danley to talk about Oyster Oyster, his Washington, …
3 years, 2 months ago
Frankie Olivieri on Keeping a Family-Run Legacy Brand Relevant
Season 1 Episode 4
Frankie Olivieri, the fourth-generation owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, joins FSR editors Callie Evergreen and Sam Danley to talk about the origins of…
3 years, 3 months ago
Sparking Social Equity in Restaurant Franchising with Everytable’s Bryce Fluellen
Season 1 Episode 3
Food justice veteran Bryce Fluellen joins FSR editors Callie Evergreen and Sam Danley to reveal his journey to becoming the executive consultant of s…
3 years, 3 months ago
Inside True Food Kitchen’s Incredible Evolution with Christine Ferris
Season 1 Episode 2
True Food Kitchen Director of Marketing Christine Ferris joins FSR editors Callie Evergreen and Sam Danley to discuss the brand’s recent total menu o…
3 years, 4 months ago
Top Chef David Viana on Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry
Season 1 Episode 1
Heirloom Kitchen executive chef and Top Chef alum David Viana joins FSR editors Callie Evergreen and Sam Danley to introduce a new revolutionary team…
3 years, 4 months ago