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Hattan Bakor on Why the First Franchise Opening Is Hard and What Fixes It<\/a><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_font=”recoleta-medium||||||||” custom_margin=”13px|20px|50px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”49px|20px|50px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”10px|20px|50px|20px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]In this episode, Ashish Tulsian and Hattan Bakor unpack the gap between how restaurants look from the outside and how they feel to run. From margin realities to franchising foundations, Hattan shares lessons on standardization, brand risk, and building systems that make growth predictable.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/hattan-bakor\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”105px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Making of HostMind: Mona Al Sayah\u2019s Story of Scale and Discipline” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mona-al-sayah\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mona-Al-Sayah-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mona-al-sayah\/” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Mona-Al-Sayah-Episode”]<\/p>\nIn this episode, Mona Al Sayah, CEO and co-founder of HostMind, shares her journey from a family-run kitchen to building a scalable cloud kitchen business in Dubai. She discusses the realities of the industry, the importance of structure and long-term vision, and how to stand out in a crowded market.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mona-al-sayah\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Chef Khaled Albaker Built Brands by Learning Every Layer of the Business” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chef-khaled-albaker\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chef-Khaled-Albaker-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chef-khaled-albaker\/” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”Chef-Khaled-Albaker-Episode” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
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In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with chef and longevity educator Silvena Rowe on building Dose by Silvena around ingredient integrity, what \u201cbiohacking food\u201d means in practice, and why food is a daily decision. They also cover restaurant realities like cost control and food waste reduction, plus Silvena\u2019s longevity non-negotiables: movement, stress management, and data-led discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/silvena-rowe\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Beyond the Title: Samer Nasrallah on People Leadership, Pressure Management, and Quality Execution” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-nasrallah\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Samer-Nasrallah-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-nasrallah\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Samer Nasrallah, F&B Country Manager for Patchi Caf\u00e9 in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, on what it takes to grow in hospitality from the ground up. Samer shares lessons from running in-house delivery in Egypt before aggregators, launching Ladur\u00e9e during COVID with a central kitchen, and building a caf\u00e9 experience within a chocolate-led brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-nasrallah\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Sudhin Siva on the Operating Principles Behind Shamal\u2019s F&B Strategy” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sudhin-siva\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sudhin-Siva-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sudhin-siva\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Sudhin Siva, Chief Asset Management Officer at Shamal Holding, on how Shamal scales a diversified F&B portfolio including Five Guys, Sushi Samba, Duck & Waffle, Espresso Lab, and Zero Gravity. Sudhin shares lessons from Jumeirah, why fundamentals and culture matter, and how to align owners and operators to grow brands without dilution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sudhin-siva\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”105px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Restaurant Growth Equation: Product, Operations, and Culture with Joseph Chartouni” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-chartouni\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Joseph-Chartouni-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-chartouni\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Joseph Chartouni, CEO of Al Sayer Franchising (Caribou Coffee, Five Guys), shares what it takes to scale restaurant brands. He unpacks the link between marketing and operations and why execution is what makes the brand real. A practical roadmap for restaurant leaders to turn strategy into results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-chartouni\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”KLC Virtual Restaurants Growth Story: How Mubarak Jaffar Built a Multi-Brand Delivery Business in GCC” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mubarak-jaffar\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mubarak-Jaffar-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mubarak-jaffar\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Mubarak Jaffar recalls how he scaled KLC across the GCC with a delivery-first \u201cvirtual food hall\u201d model. Mubarak breaks down the unit economics behind 24-hour kitchens, why one kitchen per zone matters, and how standardizing menus and packaging keeps operations lean. He also shares his approach to building brands for demand, naming for search, and sustaining growth without relying on one brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mubarak-jaffar\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Kamran Khan\u2019s Brand-Building Mindset: Strong Foundations Before Big Expansion” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kamran-khan\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kamran-Khan-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kamran-khan\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Kamran Khan joins Ashish Tulsian to share the operator journey behind building restaurant brands that scale. From campaign planning to stocking errors, he explains why restaurants are a daily execution game, why store #2 and #3 reveal truth, and how SOPs plus local market insight create predictable guest experiences. A sharp look at thin margins, cash cycles, and leadership rooted in floor-level empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kamran-khan\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”105px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Scaling Shrimpy and Beyond: What It Takes to Grow in Kuwait with Khaled Naga” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/khaled-naga\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Khaled-Naga-Banner-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/khaled-naga\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Khaled Naga, CEO of Al-Thiqa Group Division, shares operator-level lessons on scaling restaurant brands in Kuwait and the GCC. He breaks down the shift from running global franchises to building local brands, how market shocks can reshape costs and demand overnight, and why Gen Z is changing both guest expectations and hiring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/khaled-naga\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Nasser Al Massabi Built Low-Calories into a Leading Healthy Restaurant Brand” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nasser-al-massabi\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nasser-Al-Messabi-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nasser-al-massabi\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Nasser Al Massabi, CEO of Low Calories, a fast-growing healthy restaurant brand from the UAE. Nasser shares his leap from 18 years in the UAE Police to launching a health-food concept, the failures and land deals that shaped him, resigning seven years before a secure pension, scaling through franchising, tackling trends like Ozempic and Mounjaro, and leading with a family-first culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nasser-al-massabi\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Mohammad Al Madani Built a 50-Store Restaurant Brand in the GCC” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mohammad-al-madani\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mohammad-Al-Madani-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mohammad-al-madani\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Mohammad Al Madani about his journey from a 1940s tailoring shop serving Dubai\u2019s royal families to leading a 50+ store restaurant franchise portfolio in the GCC. He shares lessons on franchising, choosing the right locations, avoiding common mistakes, staying relevant with Gen Z, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mohammad-al-madani\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Building Teams, Not Just Brands: Pauline Ibrahim on Leadership in Hospitality” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/pauline-ibrahim\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pauline-Ibrahim-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/pauline-ibrahim\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Ashish Tulsian talks to CEO Pauline Ibrahim about her journey from finance in Lebanon to leading F&B brands in Dubai. She unpacks real restaurant P&L benchmarks, why pure cloud kitchens struggle, hard truths about opening a restaurant in Dubai, and what it really takes to lead people in hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/pauline-ibrahim\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Saudi Arabia\u2019s Next Iconic Brand? Maqloba\u2019s Global Ambition with Abdulrhman Almobarak” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/abdulrhman-khalid-almobarak\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Abdulrhman-Khalid-Almobarak-episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/abdulrhman-khalid-almobarak\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Ashish Tulsian talks to Abdulrhman Almobarak, founder and chairman of Maqloba, a Saudi QSR rice brand. Abdulrhman shares how he left a stable IT role to build Maqloba, why he refuses to rush into franchising, how the brand cracked basmati at scale, adapts to Gen Z, and its role in shaping Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 food future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/abdulrhman-khalid-almobarak\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Shawarmer Built a Scalable Model in a Complex Category | The Jil Assaf Story” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jil-assaf\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Jil-Assaf-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jil-assaf\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Ashish Tulsian sits down with Jil Assaf, COO at Shawarmer, to trace his journey from running a snack counter in Beirut to leading Shawarmer. Jil shares lessons from consulting, operating across the Middle East, tripling profits at Shawarmer, and why Saudi Arabia is an exciting market for restaurant growth today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jil-assaf\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Alexandre Bachir on the Story of Bachir Ice Cream and Its Generational Legacy” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexandre-bachir\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Alexandre-Bachir-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexandre-bachir\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Ashish Tulsian talks with Alexandre Bachir, the third-generation leader of Bachir Ice Cream Middle East, a 90-year-old Lebanese family brand. Alexandre shares how he\u2019s modernizing the legacy through franchising, innovation, and global expansion while preserving its deep-rooted family values.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexandre-bachir\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Leading with Balance: How Filippo Sgattoni is Steering Alamar Foods into the Future” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/filippo-sgattoni\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Filippo-Sgattoni-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/filippo-sgattoni\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Filippo Sgattoni joins Ashish Tulsian to share his incredible journey from finance to food leadership as the CEO of Alamar Group, the master franchisee of Domino\u2019s & Dunkin\u2019 across the Middle East. Filippo talks <\/span>about adapting global brands for local markets, leading Alamar through its IPO, and reinventing customer engagement for <\/span>Gen Z<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/filippo-sgattoni\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Future Belongs to Leaders Who Listen \u2014 Sherif M. El Sherif, Managing Director, Olayan Group” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sherif-m-el-sherif\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sherif-M-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sherif-m-el-sherif\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Ashish Tulsian sits down with Sherif M., MD at Olayan Group, to explore his three-decade journey building iconic brands like KFC, Wimpy, and Burger King. Sherif shares powerful lessons on people-first leadership, scaling culture across 40,000+ employees, and staying relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha through gaming, delivery, and local innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sherif-m-el-sherif\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Amjad Barakat Built Brunch & Cake Into a Global Lifestyle Caf\u00e9 Brand” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/amjad-barakat\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Amjad-Barakat-Image.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/amjad-barakat\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Amjad joins Ashish Tulsian to share how he went from reviving his family business in debt to launching Dubai\u2019s favorite lifestyle caf\u00e9 brand, Brunch & Cake, now spanning 28 stores across six countries. He discusses building through failures, mastering franchising, learning from Japan\u2019s culture of perfection, and why wisdom, discipline, and the right team define lasting success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/amjad-barakat\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Omar Shihab on Building BOCA: A Michelin Green Star Journey in Sustainability” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/omar-shihab\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Omar-Shihab-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/omar-shihab\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Omar Shihab, founder of BOCA Dubai, shares his journey from early shocks in the restaurant world to building a Michelin Green Star restaurant rooted in integrity, sustainability, and people-first leadership. He reflects on managing teams, rethinking operations, sourcing locally, and why BOCA chose depth over rapid expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/omar-shihab\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Inside India\u2019s Food Arena: Jasper Reid on Scaling Pizza and Taming Burger Economics” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jasper-reid\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jasper-Reid-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jasper-reid\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Jasper Reid reveals how he signed PizzaExpress, Jamie\u2019s Italian, and Wendy\u2019s, why sky-high rents and thin margins demand patient capital, and how data-driven menus beat flashy fusion. Hear his three golden rules for newcomers and what his next \u201c30-item Desi diner\u201d would look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jasper-reid\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”\u201cHow Hard Can It Be to Make a Pizza?\u201d Chris Demery Breaks Down the Realities of Restaurant Tech and Frontline Innovation” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-demery\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chris-Demery-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-demery\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Blaze Pizza CTO Chris Demery takes us through his remarkable journey from serving in the military to leading tech transformation at Domino\u2019s, Bloomin\u2019 Brands, and beyond. He highlights the power of frontline insights and unpacks how AI and next-gen POS systems are reshaping restaurant operations for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-demery\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”\u201cThere Are No Shortcuts\u201d: Rusty Bills on the Realities of Running a Franchise Business” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/rusty-bills\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rusty-Bills-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/rusty-bills\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Galardi Group COO Rusty Bills shares his journey from busboy to executive, revealing what it takes to lead in the franchise world. From tackling labor challenges to embracing tech and hands-on leadership, this episode offers real insights on trust, growth, and running restaurants the right way without shortcuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/rusty-bills\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”If I Can Do It, Anyone Can\u201d: A Conversation with Chris Incorvati, CTO of Jack\u2019s Family Restaurants” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-incorvati\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chris-Incorvati-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-incorvati\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Jack\u2019s CTO Chris Incorvati shares his journey from restaurant GM to tech leader. He talks about his hands-on path into technology, key lessons from Legal Seafoods, Panera, and Jack\u2019s, and how curiosity, empathy, and servant leadership shape his approach to restaurant innovation and team growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-incorvati\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”From Apple Genius to Restaurant Tech Visionary: Kyle Mark\u2019s Journey” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kyle-mark\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kyle-Mark-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kyle-mark\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Kyle Mark shares his journey from Apple to leading tech at WOWorks. He discusses fixing POS issues, scaling systems, and how COVID made tech a key restaurant driver. Kyle also talks about the importance of team alignment, smart integrations, and personal growth habits that help him lead with clarity and intent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kyle-mark\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Building Brands and Breaking Norms: Joseph Unger\u2019s Restaurant Industry Journey” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-unger\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Joseph-Unger-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-unger\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Joseph Unger shares his journey as a Subway franchise to leading at Taco Bell, Reef, and growing multiple brands at GOSH Enterprises, including Charleys, Bibibop Asian Grill, Lenny\u2019s Grill and Subs. He discusses entrepreneurship, leadership, ghost kitchens, and the future of personalized dining.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-unger\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Chad Mackay’s Roadmap to Building Restaurants with People, Purpose, and Resilience” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chad-mackay\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chad-Mackay-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chad-mackay\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]In this episode, Chad Mackay, CEO of Fire & Vine Hospitality, shares how he’s built a thriving restaurant group by focusing on people, purpose, and values. From navigating financial crises to growing as a leader, Chad shares powerful lessons in resilience, leadership, and legacy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chad-mackay\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Wing Lam on the Secret Sauce Behind Wahoo\u2019s Fish Tacos’ 35-Year Success” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wing-lam\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Wing-Lam-episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wing-lam\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nIn this episode, Wing Lam, owner of Wahoo\u2019s Fish Tacos, shares insights on building a 35-year restaurant brand, influencer marketing, delivery challenges, and post-pandemic dining, offering valuable lessons on growth, branding, and business resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wing-lam\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Insights from James Walker on Mastering the Restaurant Industry: A Candid Conversation with Ashish Tulsian” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/james-walker\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/James-Walker-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/james-walker\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, James Walker shares his journey as a hospitality leader with 30+ years of experience. From balancing franchisees and customer needs to thriving in chaotic environments, James provides actionable wisdom and candid stories that inspire.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/james-walker\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Interview with Samer S. Hamadeh: A Creative Journey Through Entrepreneurship and Hospitality” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-s-hamadeh\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Samer-S.-Hamadeh-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-s-hamadeh\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Samer S. Hamadeh shares his bold journey from organizing music festivals at 15 to creating iconic ventures like Akiba Dori and Stereo Arcade. He reveals his love for designing unique concepts, lessons from navigating new markets, and why simplicity drives success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-s-hamadeh\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Want Restaurant Success? Learn from John Peyton\u2019s Proven Strategies!” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-peyton\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/John-peyton-episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-peyton\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands, shares his inspiring career journey from consulting at PwC to leading Starwood Hotels and managing iconic brands like Applebee\u2019s and IHOP. He discusses challenges like implementing Six Sigma, transitioning from operations to branding, and becoming a first-time public company CEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-peyton\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”From Advertising to Alehouses: Eric Slaymaker on Building and Evolving Wingers Alehouse” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/eric-slaymaker\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eric-Slaymaker-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/eric-slaymaker\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Eric Slaymaker, CEO & founder of Wingers Alehouse, shares his journey from advertising to building a thriving restaurant brand. Today, Wingers has expanded to 28 locations across five states, with a focus on growth in the western U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/eric-slaymaker\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Interview with Phil Friedman: A Journey of Innovation, Leadership, and Scale in the Restaurant Industry” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/phil-friedman\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Phil-Friedman-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/phil-friedman\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Phil Friedman, shares his inspiring journey from managing food distribution in Vietnam to scaling major brands like Panda Express and McAlister\u2019s Deli. He reveals invaluable insights on adaptability, overcoming challenges, and the critical role of innovation in achieving lasting success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/phil-friedman\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”From Banking to F&B Mastery: Saer Imad’s Journey to Transforming the Industry” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/saer-imad\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saer-Imad-episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/saer-imad\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Saer Imad shares his journey from banking in Lebanon to leading successful F&B brands in Dubai. He talks about his transition into the food industry, building brands like JJ Chicken and Derwendi, and the challenges of expanding internationally.
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In this episode, Jerry Baldwin shares his journey in supply chain procurement and restaurant operations, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies and strong vendor relationships.
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In this episode, John Haggai shares how he transitioned from a busboy to a CEO in the hospitality industry, revealing the challenges and emotional shifts involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-haggai\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Building Brands and Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Nadine Benchaffai” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nadine-benchaffai\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nadine-Benchaffai-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nadine-benchaffai\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Nadine Benchaffai shares her journey from FMCG to founding Tortilla and Taqado, discussing challenges, brand building, and her current role in agri-tech and food tech.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nadine-benchaffai\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”NFL Gridiron to Restaurant Tech: Kevin Bentley’s Journey on Restrocast” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kevin-bentley\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kevin-Bentley-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kevin-bentley\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Join Restrocast as Kevin Bentley, Head of Technology at Jollibee North America, shares his journey from NFL linebacker to tech leader. Host Ashish Tulsian explores Bentley\u2019s role at Jollibee, his educational path, and insights on leadership, resilience, and success in the restaurant tech industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kevin-bentley\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Balancing Numbers and People: Conversation with Craig Dunaway” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/craig-dunaway\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Craig-Dunaway-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/craig-dunaway\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Craig Dunaway, COO of Penn Station Subs, shares his journey, insights on balancing operations and growth, and the importance of communication, culture, and technology in the restaurant industry.
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In this episode of Restocast, Leon Davoyan, CTO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, shares his career journey, insights on leadership, tech innovation in restaurants, and the value of a global MBA perspective.
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In this Restrocast episode, Ashish Tulsian interviews Mazen Kanaan, CEO of House of Pops, discussing his journey from Unilever to entrepreneurship, market insights, and future plans for healthy ice cream expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mazen-kanaan\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”An Offer You Can\u2019t Refuse: Stratis Morfogen Shares Secrets of NYCs Restaurant Business” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/stratis-morfogen\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Stratis-Morfogen-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/stratis-morfogen\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Stratis Morfogen discusses his journey from the Fulton Fish Market to Brooklyn Chop House, emphasizing innovation, disruption, and resilience in the restaurant industry. A must-listen for aspiring restaurateurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/stratis-morfogen\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Digital Dining: Costa Vida’s Wade Allen on Digital Transformation of Restaurants” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wade-allen\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wade-Allen-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wade-allen\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Join host Ashish Tulsian in the latest Restrocast episode with Wade Allen, Costa Vida\u2019s EVP of Strategic Growth. Wade, a digital innovation veteran, unveils insights from his diverse journey, pioneering marketing technology at Costa Vida.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wade-allen\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”From Football Fields to Restaurant Realms: Alaa Sayed\u2019s Journey” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alaa-sayed\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alaa-Sayed-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alaa-sayed\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Join Ashish Tulsian as he interviews Alaa Sayed on his podcast. Explore Alaa\u2019s journey from a national footballer to influential roles at Shake Shack, BurgerFuel, and Jollibee, sharing lessons from his hospitality career centered on quality and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alaa-sayed\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Disrupting Saudi’s F&B with Matbakhi’s Founder Joe Frem” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joe-frem\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Joe-Frem-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joe-frem\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this Restrocast episode, Ashish Tulsian interviews Joe Frem, Co-founder of Matbakhi, discussing his entrepreneurial journey and innovations in hospitality F&B management.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joe-frem\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Redefining the Saudi Dining Experience with Ziad Kassabieh” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/ziad-kassabieh\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ziad-Kassabieh-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/ziad-kassabieh\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this Restrocast episode, host Ashish Tulsian talks with Ziad Kassabieh about his rise from a Lebanese kitchen to CEO, revolutionizing Saudi Arabia\u2019s restaurant scene with innovative concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/ziad-kassabieh\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Inside the Mind of a Tech Leader: Justin Skelton’s Insights” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/justin-skelton\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Justin-Skelton-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/justin-skelton\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Join Restrocast with Justin Skelton, SVP and CIO at Dine Brands, exploring his journey across sectors including Allstate, Bank of America, and CVS, and his innovative take on hospitality technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/justin-skelton\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Scaling Success: Jim Bitticks on His Journey in the Restaurant Industry” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jim-bitticks\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Jim-Bitticks-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jim-bitticks\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode of Restrocast, Ashish Tulsian interviews Jim Bitticks, COO of Dave\u2019s Hot Chicken, discussing his rise from a teenage employee to executive and his strategic approach to scaling operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jim-bitticks\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Prashanth Talks Pizzas, People, and Progress” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/prashanth-menon\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Prasanth-Menon-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/prashanth-menon\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In “Prashanth Menon Talks Pizzas, People, and Progress” on Restrocast, Prashanth Menon, Regional Director at PizzaExpress UAE, shares his 32-year journey of growth, overcoming challenges, and a people-first approach. His story, culminating in the PizzaExpress Worldwide Wonder Award 2023, offers inspiration for aspiring restaurateurs.<\/p>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/prashanth-menon\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Decades of Dedication: Transforming Passion into Hospitality Excellence” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/andy-holman\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Andy-Holman-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/andy-holman\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this podcast episode, Andy Holman shares insights from his four-decade journey in hospitality, highlighting leadership, customer service evolution, and the importance of adaptability. He offers advice to aspiring professionals and discusses the impact of technology and sustainability on the industry\u2019s future. A must-listen for restaurant industry enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/andy-holman\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Flying to Success, his own way: The Burger 28 Journey with Alexander Debare” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexander-debare\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Alexander-Debare-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexander-debare\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
In this episode, Mona Al Sayah, CEO and co-founder of HostMind, shares her journey from a family-run kitchen to building a scalable cloud kitchen business in Dubai. She discusses the realities of the industry, the importance of structure and long-term vision, and how to stand out in a crowded market.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mona-al-sayah\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Chef Khaled Albaker Built Brands by Learning Every Layer of the Business” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chef-khaled-albaker\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chef-Khaled-Albaker-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chef-khaled-albaker\/” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”Chef-Khaled-Albaker-Episode” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Chef Khaled Albaker about his journey from finance to food, building Ventri Group in Kuwait, and the discipline behind great restaurants. They discuss craft, credibility, dining vs delivery, visible leadership, adapting through COVID, and why cash flow, detail, and human hospitality still matter most in restaurant growth.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chef-khaled-albaker\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Hattan Bakor on Why the First Franchise Opening Is Hard and What Fixes It” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/hattan-bakor\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hattan-Bakor-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/hattan-bakor\/” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Hattan-Bakor-Episode”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian and Hattan Bakor unpack the gap between how restaurants look from the outside and how they feel to run. From margin realities to franchising foundations, Hattan shares lessons on standardization, brand risk, and building systems that make growth predictable.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/hattan-bakor\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”105px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Longevity Advantage: Silvena Rowe on Movement, Mental Health, and Food” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/silvena-rowe\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Silvena-Rowe-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/silvena-rowe\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with chef and longevity educator Silvena Rowe on building Dose by Silvena around ingredient integrity, what \u201cbiohacking food\u201d means in practice, and why food is a daily decision. They also cover restaurant realities like cost control and food waste reduction, plus Silvena\u2019s longevity non-negotiables: movement, stress management, and data-led discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/silvena-rowe\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Beyond the Title: Samer Nasrallah on People Leadership, Pressure Management, and Quality Execution” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-nasrallah\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Samer-Nasrallah-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-nasrallah\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Samer Nasrallah, F&B Country Manager for Patchi Caf\u00e9 in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, on what it takes to grow in hospitality from the ground up. Samer shares lessons from running in-house delivery in Egypt before aggregators, launching Ladur\u00e9e during COVID with a central kitchen, and building a caf\u00e9 experience within a chocolate-led brand.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-nasrallah\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Sudhin Siva on the Operating Principles Behind Shamal\u2019s F&B Strategy” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sudhin-siva\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sudhin-Siva-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sudhin-siva\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Sudhin Siva, Chief Asset Management Officer at Shamal Holding, on how Shamal scales a diversified F&B portfolio including Five Guys, Sushi Samba, Duck & Waffle, Espresso Lab, and Zero Gravity. Sudhin shares lessons from Jumeirah, why fundamentals and culture matter, and how to align owners and operators to grow brands without dilution.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sudhin-siva\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”105px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Restaurant Growth Equation: Product, Operations, and Culture with Joseph Chartouni” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-chartouni\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Joseph-Chartouni-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-chartouni\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Joseph Chartouni, CEO of Al Sayer Franchising (Caribou Coffee, Five Guys), shares what it takes to scale restaurant brands. He unpacks the link between marketing and operations and why execution is what makes the brand real. A practical roadmap for restaurant leaders to turn strategy into results.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-chartouni\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”KLC Virtual Restaurants Growth Story: How Mubarak Jaffar Built a Multi-Brand Delivery Business in GCC” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mubarak-jaffar\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mubarak-Jaffar-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mubarak-jaffar\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Mubarak Jaffar recalls how he scaled KLC across the GCC with a delivery-first \u201cvirtual food hall\u201d model. Mubarak breaks down the unit economics behind 24-hour kitchens, why one kitchen per zone matters, and how standardizing menus and packaging keeps operations lean. He also shares his approach to building brands for demand, naming for search, and sustaining growth without relying on one brand.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mubarak-jaffar\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Kamran Khan\u2019s Brand-Building Mindset: Strong Foundations Before Big Expansion” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kamran-khan\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kamran-Khan-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kamran-khan\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Kamran Khan joins Ashish Tulsian to share the operator journey behind building restaurant brands that scale. From campaign planning to stocking errors, he explains why restaurants are a daily execution game, why store #2 and #3 reveal truth, and how SOPs plus local market insight create predictable guest experiences. A sharp look at thin margins, cash cycles, and leadership rooted in floor-level empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kamran-khan\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”105px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Scaling Shrimpy and Beyond: What It Takes to Grow in Kuwait with Khaled Naga” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/khaled-naga\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Khaled-Naga-Banner-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/khaled-naga\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Khaled Naga, CEO of Al-Thiqa Group Division, shares operator-level lessons on scaling restaurant brands in Kuwait and the GCC. He breaks down the shift from running global franchises to building local brands, how market shocks can reshape costs and demand overnight, and why Gen Z is changing both guest expectations and hiring.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/khaled-naga\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Nasser Al Massabi Built Low-Calories into a Leading Healthy Restaurant Brand” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nasser-al-massabi\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nasser-Al-Messabi-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nasser-al-massabi\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Nasser Al Massabi, CEO of Low Calories, a fast-growing healthy restaurant brand from the UAE. Nasser shares his leap from 18 years in the UAE Police to launching a health-food concept, the failures and land deals that shaped him, resigning seven years before a secure pension, scaling through franchising, tackling trends like Ozempic and Mounjaro, and leading with a family-first culture.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nasser-al-massabi\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Mohammad Al Madani Built a 50-Store Restaurant Brand in the GCC” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mohammad-al-madani\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mohammad-Al-Madani-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mohammad-al-madani\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian speaks with Mohammad Al Madani about his journey from a 1940s tailoring shop serving Dubai\u2019s royal families to leading a 50+ store restaurant franchise portfolio in the GCC. He shares lessons on franchising, choosing the right locations, avoiding common mistakes, staying relevant with Gen Z, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/mohammad-al-madani\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Building Teams, Not Just Brands: Pauline Ibrahim on Leadership in Hospitality” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/pauline-ibrahim\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pauline-Ibrahim-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/pauline-ibrahim\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian talks to CEO Pauline Ibrahim about her journey from finance in Lebanon to leading F&B brands in Dubai. She unpacks real restaurant P&L benchmarks, why pure cloud kitchens struggle, hard truths about opening a restaurant in Dubai, and what it really takes to lead people in hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/pauline-ibrahim\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Saudi Arabia\u2019s Next Iconic Brand? Maqloba\u2019s Global Ambition with Abdulrhman Almobarak” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/abdulrhman-khalid-almobarak\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Abdulrhman-Khalid-Almobarak-episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/abdulrhman-khalid-almobarak\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian talks to Abdulrhman Almobarak, founder and chairman of Maqloba, a Saudi QSR rice brand. Abdulrhman shares how he left a stable IT role to build Maqloba, why he refuses to rush into franchising, how the brand cracked basmati at scale, adapts to Gen Z, and its role in shaping Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 food future.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/abdulrhman-khalid-almobarak\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How Shawarmer Built a Scalable Model in a Complex Category | The Jil Assaf Story” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jil-assaf\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Jil-Assaf-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jil-assaf\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Restrocast, Ashish Tulsian sits down with Jil Assaf, COO at Shawarmer, to trace his journey from running a snack counter in Beirut to leading Shawarmer. Jil shares lessons from consulting, operating across the Middle East, tripling profits at Shawarmer, and why Saudi Arabia is an exciting market for restaurant growth today.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jil-assaf\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Alexandre Bachir on the Story of Bachir Ice Cream and Its Generational Legacy” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexandre-bachir\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Alexandre-Bachir-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexandre-bachir\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Restrocast, Ashish Tulsian talks with Alexandre Bachir, the third-generation leader of Bachir Ice Cream Middle East, a 90-year-old Lebanese family brand. Alexandre shares how he\u2019s modernizing the legacy through franchising, innovation, and global expansion while preserving its deep-rooted family values.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/alexandre-bachir\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Leading with Balance: How Filippo Sgattoni is Steering Alamar Foods into the Future” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/filippo-sgattoni\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Filippo-Sgattoni-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/filippo-sgattoni\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Restrocast, Filippo Sgattoni joins Ashish Tulsian to share his incredible journey from finance to food leadership as the CEO of Alamar Group, the master franchisee of Domino\u2019s & Dunkin\u2019 across the Middle East. Filippo talks <\/span>about adapting global brands for local markets, leading Alamar through its IPO, and reinventing customer engagement for <\/span>Gen Z<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/filippo-sgattoni\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Future Belongs to Leaders Who Listen \u2014 Sherif M. El Sherif, Managing Director, Olayan Group” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sherif-m-el-sherif\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sherif-M-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/sherif-m-el-sherif\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Ashish Tulsian sits down with Sherif M., MD at Olayan Group, to explore his three-decade journey building iconic brands like KFC, Wimpy, and Burger King. 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He discusses building through failures, mastering franchising, learning from Japan\u2019s culture of perfection, and why wisdom, discipline, and the right team define lasting success.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/amjad-barakat\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Omar Shihab on Building BOCA: A Michelin Green Star Journey in Sustainability” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/omar-shihab\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Omar-Shihab-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/omar-shihab\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Omar Shihab, founder of BOCA Dubai, shares his journey from early shocks in the restaurant world to building a Michelin Green Star restaurant rooted in integrity, sustainability, and people-first leadership. He reflects on managing teams, rethinking operations, sourcing locally, and why BOCA chose depth over rapid expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/omar-shihab\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Inside India\u2019s Food Arena: Jasper Reid on Scaling Pizza and Taming Burger Economics” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jasper-reid\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jasper-Reid-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jasper-reid\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Jasper Reid reveals how he signed PizzaExpress, Jamie\u2019s Italian, and Wendy\u2019s, why sky-high rents and thin margins demand patient capital, and how data-driven menus beat flashy fusion. Hear his three golden rules for newcomers and what his next \u201c30-item Desi diner\u201d would look like.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jasper-reid\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”\u201cHow Hard Can It Be to Make a Pizza?\u201d Chris Demery Breaks Down the Realities of Restaurant Tech and Frontline Innovation” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-demery\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chris-Demery-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-demery\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Restrocast, Blaze Pizza CTO Chris Demery takes us through his remarkable journey from serving in the military to leading tech transformation at Domino\u2019s, Bloomin\u2019 Brands, and beyond. He highlights the power of frontline insights and unpacks how AI and next-gen POS systems are reshaping restaurant operations for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/chris-demery\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”\u201cThere Are No Shortcuts\u201d: Rusty Bills on the Realities of Running a Franchise Business” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/rusty-bills\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rusty-Bills-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/rusty-bills\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Restrocast, Galardi Group COO Rusty Bills shares his journey from busboy to executive, revealing what it takes to lead in the franchise world. 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He discusses fixing POS issues, scaling systems, and how COVID made tech a key restaurant driver. Kyle also talks about the importance of team alignment, smart integrations, and personal growth habits that help him lead with clarity and intent.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kyle-mark\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Building Brands and Breaking Norms: Joseph Unger\u2019s Restaurant Industry Journey” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-unger\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Joseph-Unger-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/joseph-unger\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Joseph Unger shares his journey as a Subway franchise to leading at Taco Bell, Reef, and growing multiple brands at GOSH Enterprises, including Charleys, Bibibop Asian Grill, Lenny\u2019s Grill and Subs. 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He reveals his love for designing unique concepts, lessons from navigating new markets, and why simplicity drives success.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/samer-s-hamadeh\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Want Restaurant Success? Learn from John Peyton\u2019s Proven Strategies!” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-peyton\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/John-peyton-episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-peyton\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands, shares his inspiring career journey from consulting at PwC to leading Starwood Hotels and managing iconic brands like Applebee\u2019s and IHOP. He discusses challenges like implementing Six Sigma, transitioning from operations to branding, and becoming a first-time public company CEO.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-peyton\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”From Advertising to Alehouses: Eric Slaymaker on Building and Evolving Wingers Alehouse” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/eric-slaymaker\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eric-Slaymaker-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/eric-slaymaker\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Eric Slaymaker, CEO & founder of Wingers Alehouse, shares his journey from advertising to building a thriving restaurant brand. Today, Wingers has expanded to 28 locations across five states, with a focus on growth in the western U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/eric-slaymaker\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Interview with Phil Friedman: A Journey of Innovation, Leadership, and Scale in the Restaurant Industry” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/phil-friedman\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Phil-Friedman-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/phil-friedman\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Phil Friedman, shares his inspiring journey from managing food distribution in Vietnam to scaling major brands like Panda Express and McAlister\u2019s Deli. He reveals invaluable insights on adaptability, overcoming challenges, and the critical role of innovation in achieving lasting success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/phil-friedman\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”From Banking to F&B Mastery: Saer Imad’s Journey to Transforming the Industry” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/saer-imad\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saer-Imad-episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/saer-imad\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, Saer Imad shares his journey from banking in Lebanon to leading successful F&B brands in Dubai. He talks about his transition into the food industry, building brands like JJ Chicken and Derwendi, and the challenges of expanding internationally. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/saer-imad\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” 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Haggai in the Hospitality Industry” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-haggai\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/John-Haggai-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-haggai\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode, John Haggai shares how he transitioned from a busboy to a CEO in the hospitality industry, revealing the challenges and emotional shifts involved.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/john-haggai\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” 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global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/nadine-benchaffai\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.17)” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”NFL Gridiron to Restaurant Tech: Kevin Bentley’s 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Host Ashish Tulsian explores Bentley\u2019s role at Jollibee, his educational path, and insights on leadership, resilience, and success in the restaurant tech industry.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/kevin-bentley\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” 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<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/craig-dunaway\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ parallax=”on” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”94%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” 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career journey, insights on leadership, tech innovation in restaurants, and the value of a global MBA perspective. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/leon-davoyan\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#12876F” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1FE0BA” button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||-12px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(8,9,30,0.15)” 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Success: Jim Bitticks on His Journey in the Restaurant Industry” url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jim-bitticks\/” image=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Jim-Bitticks-Episode.jpg” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”20px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Poppins||||||||” body_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jim-bitticks\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Restrocast, Ashish Tulsian interviews Jim Bitticks, COO of Dave\u2019s Hot Chicken, discussing his rise from a teenage employee to executive and his strategic approach to scaling operations.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/restroworks.com\/restrocast\/jim-bitticks\/” button_text=”LISTEN TO THIS 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