Food CEO Xchange Podcast

In our latest Food CEO Xchange Podcast, Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch Restaurants talks about brand growth and daypart strategies.   Tomasso, who has been with the company for 18 years, explains how the brand has stayed successful and growing. Their commitment to quality fresh ingredients and the recent addition of alcohol to their beverage program are designed to attract consumers and keep them coming back.  Listen to episode: https://lnkd.in/g-2vQ83J

Listen in and take a look to our inaugural Special Edition Food CEO Xchange Podcast “UnPHILtered.” It features Teri Trullinger from Cargill, our 2025 Board Chairperson; Hugh Roth from Pepsi Foodservice, our Chairman Emeritus and the 2024 Oberkfell Award winner; and Scott Barnewolt from PFG distribution. UnPHILtered was taped onsite at Presidents Conference 2024 and focuses on our #ifmaworld organization’s evolution. We're excited to enter a new era with new branding that symbolizes our #strongertogether mission. Also, we're extremely proud to have Teri take over Board leadership; she's the third female Chairperson in our 70+ year history. https://lnkd.in/gknWwWrJ 📻 Listen to the entire episode: Apple: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R Soundcloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa

Dot Foods went from a little mom and pop business based out of a small Midwestern town in the 1960s to the largest foodservice redistribution company in the U.S. today. Episode Three of Food CEO Xchange, has our host, Phil Kafarakis, exploring the family-owned company's business model and history with Dick Tracy, CEO of Dot. He's the 12th child of Dot's co-founders and joined the family business full-time in 1991. Dot Foods has about 7,000 employees and had $8.6 Billion in revenue in 2022. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa

More than ever, it’s clear that the foodservice supply chain is interconnected with manufacturers, operators and distribution partners. And one association realized that it was time to adapt to the needs of the industry to represent the entire marketplace. On this episode of #TheGoodMinute, Liam M. Boyle and Dennis Ryan chat with IFMA The Food Away From Home Association President and CEO, Phil Kafarakis about the big truths changing the industry and the IFMA brand. 🎙️Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/Xvnv50U1Fte #foodservice #WeAreBR #marketing #advertising

  💬 Consumers are savvy, you can't fool them with gimmicks or short-tern promotions. That's why we work so hard every day on delivering value. - Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation Listen to the Food CEO Xchange Podcast for how to navigate changing consumer sentiments and deliver consistent value:  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R  Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA  SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa 

  💬 Consumers are savvy, you can't fool them with gimmicks or short-tern promotions. That's why we work so hard every day on delivering value. - Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation Listen to the Food CEO Xchange Podcast for how to navigate changing consumer sentiments and deliver consistent value:  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R  Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA  SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa 

ICYMI this is what happened on our last episode of Food CEO Xchange Podcast, hosted by President and CEO of IFMA, Phil Kafarakis.  🎙️ Interviewed Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation 🏅 Highlighted the importance of rewards for company morale. 🚗 Discussed the transition to drive-thru dining during and after the pandemic. 💰 Explored how to deliver consistent value to customers. Listen for more:  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R  Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA  SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa #IFMAWORLD International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA

💬 We've had zero turnover in three years...we're rewarding [teams] for sticking with us during the pandemic and then seeing us through this phenomenal growth. - Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation Listen to the Food CEO Xchange Podcast for more insight on winning company culture:  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R  Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA  SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa 

We're thrilled to have Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation, join us for this episode of Food CEO Xchange Podcast! With over 35 years of experience at Golden Corral, Lance has held nearly every leadership role within the company and is deeply committed to the brand. Tune in for an authentic conversation between Lance and Phil Kafarakis, President and CEO of IFMA. You won’t want to miss it! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R  Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA  SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa 

🎧 Listen in on our exclusive conversation with Frances Allen, former Checkers and Rally's CEO!