Secrets to Restaurant Success with Isak Fagerholm, COO at Friends & Brgrs, Finland
Ever wonder 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. From One Location to Nearly 30 As COO of Friends & Brgrs, Isak’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From joining just months before the first […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Aaron Colman, CEO of Hawaii Poké, Sweden
What happens when a tech entrepreneur ventures into the foodservice industry? You get an unconventional approach that redefines fast-casual dining. I’m truly impressed by Aaron Colman’s journey with Hawaii Poké! In just a few years, they’ve expanded to 22 locations, offering a fresh take on fast, casual, healthy dining in Sweden. 🍲 Aaron’s conversation with […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Dean Hartles of The Restaurant Group, UK
Airport food has long been associated with being low-quality, overpriced, and uninspiring. However, this perception is rapidly changing across the UK, thanks in large part to the work of Dean Wilson-Hartles. “My vision has always been about offering fresh, niche products and introducing unique items that passengers might not have encountered before,” says Dean, the […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Peter Schimpl of L’Osteria, Germany
I’ve listened to Peter’s episode three times in a row, and I’ll probably listen to it again on my way home later today. His talk with Carl on The Food Service Growth Show is basically a template for the digital transformation of multi-site restaurant operations. Peter Schimpl is the VP of Digital & IT at […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Simon Wanler of Bastard Burgers, Sweden
Simon would be a successful leader in any industry. He has a sharp mind, clear vision, and drive. But that is not what makes him different. Many CEOs have those qualities. It is his self-awareness. He is confident but also aware of his limitations. And be bold in asking for help. Not everyone dares to […]
The Gastroflüsterer: Social Media Phenomenon and Restaurant Owner with a Mission
Kemal Üres is a successful hospitality entrepreneur in Germany with a huge online following. As the Gastroflüsterer, he has a total of nearly 720,000 followers on social media. His fascinating videos get millions of views in German-speaking countries. Gastroflüsterer is translated as ‘hospitality whisperer’. Through his alter ego, Kemal Üres helps other hospitality entrepreneurs. On […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Misa Järvinen of Restel, Taco Bell Finland
Misa is a food service operations maestro. Her skill and passion ensure that the restaurants run like clockwork. The proof? 15 years of experience working in fast casual dining and QSR. Today Misa Järvinen is in charge of operations at Taco Bell Finland, operated by Restel Oy. In The Food Service Growth Show, she talks […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Michael Oettl of Hans im Glück
“Our franchisees are true entrepreneurs. They invest not just capital but their heart and soul into the business. This commitment is what drives them to go beyond the expected, to push boundaries where even the best employees might not”, says Franchising Director Michael Oettl. Those of you who, like Michael, have been in the trenches […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Christian Brandt of Jagger and Otto Pizza
Scaling a fast-casual concept requires passion, precision, and persistence. 🍔🍕 Here’s how Christian turned a simple idea into a thriving burger and pizza group. Christian Brandt is the visionary behind Jagger and Otto Pizza. In the latest episode of The Food Service Growth Show, he shares the vision and strategy that allowed them to keep […]
