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The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality Podcast
The Hospitality Hangout is where the restaurant industry gets real. Hosted by Schatzy, the Restaurant Guy, and Jimmy, the Finance Guy, this funny, unfiltered hospitality podcast dives into restaurant trends, food service innovation, hospitality technology, and the investment strategies shaping the future of the industry. With decades of hands-on experience operating restaurants and structuring capital markets deals, these two bring real-world insight from the kitchen to the boardroom. They…
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The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastLet The Food Speak – Sweetgreen’s Blend of Art and Science
Jonathan talks about his days as a hungry college student struggling to find quick, healthy, and affordable meals. He and his friends, frustrated by hunger…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastMario Del Pero from Busser to Boardroom
Mario Del Pero's career shows how mentorship and dedication, combined with a clear vision, strategic partnerships, and innovative concepts like Mendocino…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastEvolutionizing Restaurant Payments: Insights from Adyen's Phil Crawford at FSTech
In this special edition of Hospitality Hangout, recorded live at the FSTech Conference in Grapevine, Texas, Schatzy and Jimmy welcome back Phil Crawford…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastTiki Taco a “Hometown Hero” Scaling Up
Eric’s roll as CEO of Tiki Taco shows how a clear vision, intentional technology, and community-first leadership can set the stage for growth while preserving…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastRevolutionizing Hospitality with Comcast's Technology Solutions
Brian grew up within Comcast, a multinational leader in telecommunications, entertainment, and digital solutions. As the largest internet service provider in…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastPowerhouse Dynamics' Drew Holst on Embracing Tech Through A Digital Transformation
Drew brings the energy behind some of the most innovative tech solutions that keep our favorite restaurants running smoothly from FOH to BOH. He has a knack…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastFrom Hard Rock to First Watch, Chris Tomasso’s Playbook for Building Brand Loyalty and Driving Growth
Chris shares his experience in marketing leadership at Hard Rock Café and Cracker Barrel, which led to him spearheading one of the fastest-growing full-service…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastBad Ass Coffee CEO Tells the Brand's Badass Story
Scott Snyder has steered Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii from a quiet brand into an industry force, blending authentic Hawaiian coffee culture with a modern approach…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastJulie Wade on Loyalty Programs & The North Star of Successful Restaurant Marketing
With a passion for personalized hospitality and a strategic eye for marketing, Julie leads a brand that merges premium quality with accessibility. Her…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastNavigating the New Era of Restaurants: Connecting with Customers in a Shifting Landscape
With a heart for innovation and a mind for leadership, Maria leads a brand that values simplicity yet delivers big on flavor. Her journey, shaped by her time…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastFrom Rock Stages to Juice Bars: How Jennifer Dodd Became CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Jennifer isn’t just shaking things up, she’s squeezing every drop of her expertise into a brand focused on health and wellness. She has learned that a solid…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastREWIND: Lauren Bailey Dishes Out Wisdom For Aspiring Restaurateurs
As head of the Upward Projects Restaurant Group, Bailey steers five brands and 30 restaurants toward profit, success, and good experiences. In her conversation…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastUnion Square Hospitality’s Chip Wade on Expanding Daily Provisions and Breaking Barriers in Hospitality
Chip Wade shares his inspiring journey from Dunkin' Donuts to becoming a CEO, highlighting the significant upward mobility within the hospitality industry and…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastSummer Rewind: MOOYAH's President Serves up the Best Tasting Cheeseburger
During the conversation, Willmarth discussed his background and passion for leadership and airplanes. Having served in the Navy as a pilot, he transitioned…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastOlo’s Founder Noah Glass: The Restaurant Tech Gold Medalist
Noah has been a driving force in revolutionizing the restaurant industry through technology. With a background in Political Science from Yale and early career…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastSummer Rewind! Beyond Cookies and Coffee: Nestlé Professional CEO Perry Miele On How Nestlé Is Innovating Food Service and Hospitality
Perry talks about recently receiving the prestigious IFMA Oberkfell Award and what it means to be recognized for his leadership and impact. He also reveals…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastEmpire State of Pasta: The Roman Pasta with NYC Roots
John’s first job as a dishwasher at Au Bon Pain nurtured his relationship within hospitality eventually leading him to Cornell University School of Hotel…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastInside Gregorys Coffee NYC: Passion and Grit.”
Gregory shares how he built his brand on the foundation of family values and entrepreneurial grit. Following his passion for coffee, he launched his first café…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastREWIND OLYMPICS EDITION — Flipping Success: CEO Chronicles With GJ Hart | Season 10, Vol. 3
In the latest episode of "Hospitality Hangout", industry insiders are treated to an enlightening conversation as hosts Michael Schatzberg, fondly known as "The…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastListening and Innovating a Pepsi Promise – “Everything’s Better with Pepsi”
Scott’s journey into marketing began at PepsiCo, where he led many successful initiatives, and now brings twenty-one plus years of a strong, innovative, and…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastEcolab's Game-Changing Innovations in Food Safety and Restaurant
Lisa attended Michigan State University, where she completed her undergraduate studies and later earned a Master’s degree in Food Safety. Her academic focus…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastNew Orleans Treats Meet Luxury Eats: The Sucré Story
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by James Vitrano, Chief…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastDining, Lodging, and Entertainment at The Bazaar
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” sit down with second-time guest Sam…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastBeing a World-Class Operator: The Secret to Success in the Restaurant Business
Pull up a chair and grab a napkin as Greg serves a hearty helping of inspiration. Greg shares his pursuit in the hospitality industry, his insights on various…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastHattie B’s Recipe for Hot Success in Hospitality
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by guests Nick Bishop Jr…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastThe Hospitality Podcast with Josh Halpern, Founder & CEO of Big Chicken
In today’s episode of the Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy”, and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy”, are joined by 5-time…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastDishin’ Out Data & Serving Up the 2024 Tech Trends for Restauranteurs
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by two returning guests…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastCreative Packaging: Thinking Outside and Inside the Box
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Zack Stein, co-founder…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastTech Power Players: Blockchain Technology, Web3 and Providing a Toolkit to Restaurant Owner-Operators
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy”, welcome a titan of the restaurant tech…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastThe Official Cookie of Broadway: A Hobby Transforms into Large-Scale Success
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are thrilled to welcome Zachary…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastBehind the Numbers: Meeting the Guest with Flexibility and Optionality
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy”, are joined by Craig Dunaway COO and a…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastHospitality Geniuses: The Ultimate Tech Stack, Data, and Bleeding DIG.
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Tracy Kim, CEO of DIG…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastRestaurant Lifers: Focusing on Passion and Crafting the Stepping Stones for Success
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “Finance Guy,” are joined by Scott Redler, co-founder…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastThe Kitchen’s Engine Room: Fueling Restaurant Innovation | Season 11, Vol. 13
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Angela Leet, CEO of…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastCracking the Code: Hatching a Breakfast Empire | Season 11, Vol. 12
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Ricky Richardson…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastHow This Tech Duo Tackles Restaurant Marketing Challenges Head-On | Season 11, Vol. 11
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Sterling Douglass…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastWhoppers, Grand Slams, and Boston Trivia: Leaders Dish It All | Season 11, Vol. 10
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Theresa Montanaro…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastWhat Makes a Restaurant Concept Last for Decades? | Season 11, Vol. 9
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Paul Walker of…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastSeafood Pioneers: The Innovative Impact of Luke's Lobster and Turner's Seafood | Season 11, Vol. 8
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Steven Song, Chief…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastThe Cold, Hard Truth about Making It in Restaurants | Season 11, Vol. 7
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, referred to as "The Finance Guy," are…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastSolving Profitless Growth With AI — Chased by Grizzly Bears and Hunted by Alligators | Season 11, Vol. 6
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" are joined by Clinton Anderson, CEO…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastNew Orleans Treats Meet Luxury Eats: The Sucré Story | Season 11, Vol. 5
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by James Vitrano, Chief…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastBeyond the Candy Bar: Transforming Iconic Treats into Foodservice Goldmines | Season 11, Vol. 4
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Herb Ring, National…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastThe Inside Scoop on the Global Food Manufacturing Industry and How IFMA Is the Connector | Season 11, Vol. 3
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Phil Kafarakis…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastMEAT the man who pioneered the casual dining segment | Season 11, Vol. 2
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by George McKerrow…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastBeyond Cookies and Coffee: Nestlé Professional CEO Perry Miele On How Nestlé Is Innovating Food Service and Hospitality | Season 11, Vol. 1
In today’s episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” are joined by Perry Miele…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastToasting Your Partner In Crime and Ingredients for Restaurant Success! | Season 10, Vol. 18
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Lance Trenary…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastGridiron Burgers to Blizzard Billions: Fast Food Fortunes From Freddy's and Dairy Queen | Season 10, Vol. 17
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Chris Dull, President…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastREWIND | Blend Your Way to Success | Season 10, Vol. 16
In this REWIND episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg, "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," were joined by Marianne…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastREWIND | There Is No Debate Over Taco Tuesday Vs. Fried Chicken Friday | Season 10, Vol. 15
In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with R.J. Melman, President…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastREWIND | Restaurants Going Digital, CKE Restaurants | Season 10, Vol. 14
In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Phil…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastFast Casual Revolution Part 2: The Sizzle Behind Emerging Restaurant Brands | Season 10, Vol. 13
LIVE from the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, the guys catch up with the visionaries of emerging restaurant brands, unpacking their…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastFast Casual Revolution Part 1: Unleash the Flavor with the Hottest Emerging Restaurant Brands | Season 10, Vol. 12
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastHow One Restaurant Owner Approaches Leadership Like A Game Of Craps — Everyone Wins Together | Season 10, Vol. 11
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” are joined by Josh Kern, CEO of SPB…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastLive from CREATE Conference in Palm Springs | Season 10 Vol. 10
LIVE from the CREATE conference in Palm Springs California, the guys chat with emerging restaurant brand leadership on their growing concepts and path to…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastCulinary Crescendo: Lauren Bailey Dishes Out Wisdom for Aspiring Restaurateurs | Season 10 Vol. 9
In today's episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” talk to Lauren Bailey, co-founder and…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastREWIND | A Deep Dive Into Shake Shack's Tech Stack | Season 10, Vol. 8
In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with Dave Harris, chief…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastServing Automation with a Side of Integrity: Chipotle's Scott Boatwright | Season 10, Vol. 7
The latest episode of “Hospitality Hangout” hosted by Michael Schatzberg, known as “The Restaurant Guy”, and Jimmy Frischling or “The Finance Guy”, the podcast…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastLessons learned and stories shared at FSTEC from stand up CEOS | Season 10, Vol. 6
In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael Schatzberg "The Restaurant Guy" and Jimmy Frischling "The Finance Guy" were on the road at FSTEC in…
The Hospitality Hangout | Hospitality PodcastFlipping the Breakfast Script | Season 10, Vol. 5
On the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, co-hosts Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sat down with a breakfast…