Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Future of Restaurant Sensor Monitoring and Automation, with Jake Simon of ConnectedFresh
Season 1 Episode 47
FSR editors chat with Jake Simon, co-founder & CEO of ConnectedFresh, about the biggest smart tech trends transforming the restaurant industry, the g…
1 year, 10 months ago
Cultivating Genuine Customer Interaction, with Shuckin’ Shack’s Jonathan Weathington
Season 1 Episode 46
Jonathan Weathington, CEO of Shuckin’ Shack, joins FSR editors to talk about true hospitality and creating authentic dining experiences for guests, t…
1 year, 10 months ago
How to Blend Art and Hospitality with Kingfisher and Queeny’s Co-Owners
Season 1 Episode 45
Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker—co-owners of James Beard Award-nominated cocktail bar Kingfisher, Queeny’s, and counter-serve spinoff QueenBur…
1 year, 10 months ago
Long-Term Mindset and Leaving a Legacy for Restaurant Employees with Carl Sobocinski
Season 1 Episode 44
Carl Sobocinski, founder of the Table 301 Restaurant Group in South Carolina, joins FSR editors to talk about empowering employees to take over resta…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Secret Sauce of Restaurant Success, with Nathan Thurston
Season 1 Episode 43
Nathan Thurston, CEO of Miller’s All Day and Thurston Southern, joins FSR editors to talk about the many hats he’s worn in the industry, what it take…
1 year, 11 months ago
Sustainability Beyond the Kitchen with Justin Cucci
Season 1 Episode 42
Justin Cucci, founder of Edible Beats, joins FSR editors to discuss his restaurant group’s sustainability efforts—from repurposing historical buildin…
1 year, 11 months ago
From Humble Beginnings to a Multi-Million Dollar Business with Hisham Abdelfattah
Season 1 Episode 41
Hisham Abdelfattah joins FSR Editor Callie Evergreen to talk about creating restaurant profit margins in California, launching El Halal Amigos as the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Fostering an Employee-Centric Environment with Obadiah Ostergard of Vine Hospitality
Season 1 Episode 40
Obadiah Ostergard joins FSR editors to talk about how Vine Hospitality attracts, retains, and engages nearly 700 team members; the win-win of investi…
1 year, 11 months ago
Leveling Up Your Vendor Relationships with Chris Hellmann of Restaurant Technologies
Season 1 Episode 39
Chris Hellmann of Restaurant Technologies joins FSR editors to talk about the role of automation in restaurants, tips to optimize your vendor relatio…
2 years ago
From Subway to Fine Dining and Food Halls with Reza Farahani of Joon and The Kitchen Collective
Season 1 Episode 38
From developing over 230 Subway locations to launching a fine-dining Middle Eastern restaurant with a virtual food hall in the back, Reza Farahani jo…
2 years ago