Restaurant Influencers

Seven Reasons was built to tell a story. Co-owned by Chef Enrique Limardo and Managing Partner Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger, the Michelin star restaurant group has a focused mission to guide patrons on a culinary journey to uncover their own magical and gastronomical “Seven Reasons”. Listen to learn about telling a story with food, intentional culture in business, and being “one of the most important restaurants of the decade.” Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atul Sood, CEO of Kitchen United, places a unique emphasis on the power of friends as a driving force for both his personal and professional successes. For him, friendships have been pivotal in his career path and creating enjoyable workspaces.  Listen to this interview to learn about the power of relationships, communicating with authenticity, and sharing your struggles with others. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kittch is a platform for culinary creators unlike any before. By giving a place for chefs to live stream and connect with a community of fans, CEO Brian Bedol and the Kittch team are helping food entrepreneurs make more money while building their brands. Listen to this interview to learn about monetizing food content online, innovating in the digital storytelling space, and becoming Twitch + OnlyFans for cooks. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scaling a brick-and-mortar restaurant brand is a big challenge. But Micha Magid and Mighty Quinn's BBQ have found success growing their franchise operation by tailoring each new location to the needs of its local market. Listen to this interview to learn about scaling a business non-traditionally, building a restaurant tech stack, and retaining a passionate team. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan LeRoy, co-owner of LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, is crafting boundary-breaking menu items and innovative social media. Recognizing a potential beyond mere views and clicks, his restaurant business focuses on crafting videos, podcasts, and more content with value — fostering a community. Listen to this interview to learn about building an online audience, leveraging digital storytelling, and restaurant technology. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chip Klose, restaurant consultant and host of the Restaurant Strategy podcast, is on a mission to redefine success in the hospitality industry. He guides his clients toward growth, while also helping them challenge the notion that success should be measured by grueling work hours. Work smarter, not harder. Listen to this interview to learn about making 20% profit, social media as a business tool, and the Marketing Triangle. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devin Eichler, founder/CEO of Crafty Cow, understands that simplicity and relationships are keys to success — in-person AND online. Establishing connections with audiences is paramount and Crafty Cow is finding a way to thrive in the competitive hospitality world. Listen to this interview to learn about streamlining restaurant operations, connecting with customers through personal branding, and learning to ask for help. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Smith, CEO of Restaurant365, discusses bringing numbers to life with software, the value of in-person events, and how to avoid burnout. They also talk about the importance of listening to customer feedback and share smartphone preferences and technology usage.

Sara Finnegan, chief of staff at Edley's Restaurant Group, has an inspiring recipe for growth. The main ingredient is a Southern Soul. The restaurant industry leader has emerged with a strong and empowered voice to help others succeed. Listen to this interview to learn about giving back to the community, serving on the Toast Customer Advisory Board, user-generated content, and what it means to be a woman in hospitality. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soliciting feedback from customers is often a daunting task. But Zack Oates and Ovation have cracked the code with a proven strategy that not only encourages guest feedback, but also establishes a personal connection for exceptional results. Listen to this interview to learn how to get feedback from guests in real time, creating brand loyalty through relationships, and digital storytelling that connects. Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS — https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices