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🌺 We’re continuing to bring #Aloha to your front door with the last Jumpstart Collective CXO Spotlight Series for the year🎄 In part two of our Christmas Special Edition, we share our conversation with Kevin Yim, the Vice President of Marketing at FCH Enterprises, Inc., overseeing the marketing strategies for Zippy’s Restaurants in Hawaii and its sister brands. Zippy’s is a beloved chain of fast-casual restaurants in Hawaii, often referred to as "Hawaii's restaurant of choice." Known for its local comfort food and iconic chili 🌶️, Zippy’s has become a cultural institution since its founding in 1966. In this segment, Kevin introduces the "Iron Triangle", a practical methodology he applies in business. Highlights include: ✨ The Iron Triangle: Fast, cheap, or right. How businesses must choose only two to succeed. ✨ How Zippy’s launched an online ordering platform under tight deadlines while balancing cost and quality. ✨ The evolving role of technology in the restaurant industry, driven by lessons from the pandemic. Are you a CMO, CXO, or thought leader with insights to share? Jumpstart Collective will continue the CXO Spotlight Series in 2025. 📩 Reach out via info@jumpstartcollective.com or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gYVaApq. #CXOSpotlight #LeadershipInsights #JumpstartCollective 🌟

Most restaurant owners spend their entire careers striving for success. But here’s something they don’t teach you in school: Achieving success is way easier than you think. Here’s how to save yourself a decade and unlock growth this year: - Sign Up & Save - Join us now to cut costs and boost profits! 🍽️ #RestaurantTech #Innovation #SmartDiningRevolution #EcoFriendlyEats #MenuMagic #ProfitBoostingTech #emenusolutions

“Smile… and carry on.” — Liang of Red Red Botak Head It’s simple advice, but it’s been my mantra for 11 years in the wild world of F&B. Some people think I’m reckless for opening restaurants with no visibility or frontage—considered key to success back in the day. They say it’s business suicide. I just smile and carry on, knowing I’ve prepared well and am willing to make the sacrifices needed to thrive. A recent example: on January 8th, I got word the main entrance to my restaurant, Red Red Botak Head, would be closed. With the place already tucked away on a rooftop, this felt like a death sentence. I argued and reasoned that an inaccessible restaurant was certain death, but it didn’t change anything. Within 48 hours, only a minor entrance remained. I smiled, and carried on. I doubled down. We boosted our marketing, created quirky content, and catered to customers in unique ways—all with a wide smile. By mid-August, we matched last year’s revenue and are on track to close the year on a high. Challenges are part of the journey. What matters is how we face them. Some rage and complain in the face of whichever deity they choose to. I just smile. Because honestly, I love a good challenge and I’m a sucker for pain… a story for another day 😉 ——— Liang, Founder and head chef of Red Red Botak Head. Artist and radio DJ turned chef and F&B owner. ——— F&B series. Question: “What’s the single most impactful decision or focus that’s driven your business success to this day?” #EntrepreneurMindset #FandBIndustry #GrowthMindset #Resilience #PassionForFood #BusinessLessons #Leadership #StayPositive

Attention all Visionary Restaurant Founders ❗❗ 🌟 Let's take your restaurant business to the next level! Join us at the Founders Growth Summit and gain immediate, practical solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow! Secure your spot now and set your restaurant on the path to success. 🏆 Apply for Registration Today to gain an even greater advantage with our early bird special - foundersgrowthsummit.com #kathleenwood #kathleenwoodpartners #FoundersGrowthSummit2024 #KWP #BusinessScaling #GrowthMindset #RestaurantSuccess #FoundersGrowthSummit #RestaurantFounders #accelerategrowth #RestaurantLeadership #GrowthSummit #growth #businessgrowth #founders #businessgrowthstrategy #growthstrategy #mindsetgrowth #businessgrowthstrategies #growthstrategies #growthgoals #growthplanning #businessgrowthcoach

Proud of our team and accomplishments. A few examples here... Unlocking Growth: Real-World Case Studies in the Restaurant Industry With over 2,000 engagements across 100+ countries, Aaron Allen & Associates has helped some of the world’s most recognized restaurant chains, investors, suppliers, and tech companies achieve remarkable growth. We’re sharing five case studies that showcase how we’ve driven enterprise value and transformed challenges into opportunities. These examples offer insights into how strategic actions can lead to significant, measurable results.... #restaurants #strategy #casestudies

When you consider the marquee success stories in the restaurant industry today, there is one brand synonymous with true hypergrowth: Dave's Hot Chicken There isn’t just one winning formula for success; however, with 100% sales growth in 2023, 200+ current locations, and a thousand – yes a thousand – more in the pipeline, the Dave’s team seems to have a great one. It’s even more mind-blowing when you consider this all started with three friends and a couple of fryers popping up in an East Hollywood parking lot in 2017 (see photo). This is the type of brand that Olo loves working with. In 2020, when Dave’s was just shy of 80 locations, they faced a broad range of tech stack solutions to choose from. Their ambitious goals drove them towards Olo as a partner to grow with them as they quickly scale. This is our playbook for emerging enterprises: serve their needs today and scale with them as they grow. As emerging enterprise brands tend to be more greenfield opportunities, our success is based on their success. A true win-win. And they’re just getting started. Congrats on your incredible growth Dave’s Hot Chicken. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you, and Olo will be here to support you every step of the way. Olo Arman Oganesyan Leon Davoyan, EMBA James McGehee Bill Phelps Jim Bitticks, CFE Ed Schwartz

Happy Saturday! Please checkout this week's edition of Branded Hospitality Ventures' Hospitality Headline Newsletter Newsletter - "Dance Mode" The link is in the comment section. There was a great deal of debate this week about "Founder Mode" vs "Manager Mode." The Top of the Fold digs into that a little bit, but for the hospitality industry and the many roles we're all required to play and the need to be agile and change quickly, I think "Dance Mode" is a more accurate description. This week's Shoutout goes to our partners at Big Chicken and specifically its All-Star Tech Team they're leveraging to keep up with their fast pace of growth and their commitment to surprising & delighting guests! We have an article from Branded's restaurant evangelist, 🍔🍟🍕🎙 David "Rev" Ciancio on his biggest takeaways from #FSTEC2024. And of course, our B-List, which, as always, is created by the "Machine" and its algorithms that continue to highlight the good people that are making things happen in this industry we love. Comments, feedback and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. It takes a village! Michael Schatzberg; Julie Zucker; Drewe Raimi; Noah Stern; Mark Senkpiel; Matthew Lerner; Jordan Schlachter; 🟦 Christopher Sebes; Andrew J. Nash; Kimberly Trouville Smith; Josh Goodman; Josh Halpern; Brandon Barton; Ivan Matkovic; Will Hench; Rajat Bhakhri; Ritukar Vijay; Yossi Meshulam; Taj Adhav; Nabeel Alamgir🦄; 🍽️Zack Oates🍕 & Mani Kulasooriya #hospitalitystrong; #innovation; #technology; #venturecapital

I have 😊 ➡️ Have you ever wondered what it takes to scale a small family-owned restaurant into a fast-growing chain without losing the heart and soul of the brand? 🍔 Isak Fagerholm has the answers. Friends & Brgrs grew from 1 location to nearly 30. As COO of Friends & Brgrs, Isak’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From joining just months before the first store opened to steering the business to nearly 30 locations in 10 years, his insights on growth, leadership, and operational excellence are pure gold. "Growing from 7 to 140 people in just 18 months was tough.” ✅ Key Insights: - Early-stage perseverance: “We made mistakes, but we never quit. We learned, adapted, and kept pushing forward.” - SOPs: “Planning is everything. Your processes should be so clear that anyone can step in and take over seamlessly.” - Operational excellence: From sourcing fresh ingredients to making buns in-house, standardisation is key when scaling with quality in mind. - Strategic Partnerships: "NoHo Partners has been a strong partner, helping us improve processes and open new restaurants more efficiently." “The challenge was to make every experience as good as the next one.” 💡 Highlights: -> How Friends & Brgrs opened 15 new locations during the pandemic. -> The shift in workplace culture: “Employees today expect transparency and respect—and it’s changing leadership in the restaurant industry.” -> Their bold vision for the future is 50 locations, all while keeping quality and operational efficiency at the forefront of their minds. This episode of The Food Service Growth Show is packed with actionable insights from one of the most exciting burger brands in Europe. "Employees now expect more from their employers, and that’s a positive shift in the industry." 👉 Ready to dive in? Find the link to the episode in the comments. 🎧 #Leadership #RestaurantGrowth #ScalingUp #CustomerExperience #FastCasualDining #OperationalExcellence

Many celebrities channel their love for food into owning restaurants, blending passion with business. Stars like Robert De Niro (Nobu), Jay-Z (40/40 Club), and Eva Longoria (Beso) have also built parallel ventures, turning their fame into thriving culinary brands. #celebrities #restaurantowners #ventures #parallelincome #business #foodlover #parallelincome #devoutgrowthmedia #news

My Top 3 Takeaways from last week at QSR... While there was a lot to learn and many great panelists these were my top 3... 1. Culture that Grows - As companies scale it is hard to keep the culture as you bring in different personalities and with restaurants you're not always in the same place. The panel provided some great insight and best practices. HospiVation | Jason E Brooks, Kelly Costanza, Michael Freeman, Scott Greenberg, Michael Keller, Scott Snyder and Jeremy Theisen 2. Secrets of the Tech Stack - This was a great panel with various opinions all the way from trying to avoid the Tech Stack in your business with an all in 1 solution. To being particular with the partners and taking time to make the decisions. Thank you to the panel for such an interesting discussion....Wade Allen, Alessandro Biggi, Adam Klaers, Davide Macchi, Philip McGahey, Meredith Sandland, Joseph Szala, GSD, DCMJ. 3. Invest and Be Invested in - Great Panel giving us a little insight on where the experts are putting their money these days. With a rougher than normal economy the last couple of years it was good to hear that there is money out there still dedicated to restaurants. At the end of the day people have to eat and from the sound of it after this panel Brands are looking to diversify their offerings and grow their current brands. Which I feel is great news. Thank you to the Panel for the insight and looking forward to seeing each of your next move in the space. Felipe Athayde, Jim Balis, Taylor DeHart, Lauren Fernandez, Geoff Henry, Ashley Robinson, Michael Schatzberg.