Restaurant Influencers
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They Opened a Restaurant During the Pandemic — But Locals Showed Up, and Celebrities Followed. Now, It's Thriving.
Barry Dakake, Marco Cicione and Yassine Lyoubi discuss how a longtime friendship became a business, how they built media buzz without a budget and how they make locals feel like VIPs.
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They Opened a Restaurant During the Pandemic — But Locals Showed Up, and Celebrities Followed. Now, It's Thriving.
Barry Dakake, Marco Cicione and Yassine Lyoubi discuss how a longtime friendship became a business, how they built media buzz without a budget and how they make locals feel like VIPs.
These Co-Founders Came From Different Backgrounds, Joined Forces and Now Run 10 Restaurants Together
Alexandra Lourdes, Michael Santos, Steve Jerome and Lin Smith Jerome teamed up to start a Las Vegas hospitality juggernaut.
This Restaurant Tech Cost Him a Client — Then Changed Everything for His Business
Tunji Junard was skeptical of a new restaurant tech, but before long, he was convinced it could be a game-changer for his restaurant brand, Steam Boys.
Jon Taffer Teamed Up With This $300 Million Franchise Company to Build Something Bigger Than Restaurants
Taffer, known for his role in 'Bar Rescue,' teamed up with Craveworthy Brands to expand his concept, Taffer's Tavern.
How This Massive Food Company Turned Its Fleet of Trucks into Rolling Billboards — And the Lesson It Teaches About Brand-Building
The CMO of US Foods on why brand consistency matters, how the team brings its brand to life and the ways AI is transforming menu design and marketing for restaurant operators.
A Conversation About AI With Sam Altman Blew Their Minds — So They Wrote the Playbook for Businesses That Want to Use the Tech
Digital strategists Adam Brotman and Andy Sack discuss their new book on AI and the impact of tech on today's restaurants.
His Bakery's Window Got Smashed — But What He Did Next Actually Helped His Business
Chef Nick Rodriguez talks about building a successful cupcake brand, staying calm under pressure and turning viral chaos into community support.
Giada De Laurentiis's Major Deal With Amazon Is a New Frontier for the Chef and BIZ Experiences
Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis discusses turning a two-minute demo into a two-decade career, going all-in on content and commerce and what she's building next with Amazon.
These College Friends Wanted to Sell Better Food. Now, Their Company Is Publicly Traded.
Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet dives into how the brand got started, what setbacks it faced and how it's using automation in its 250-plus locations.
Fans Are Tattooing This Pizza Brand's Logo on Their Skin for a Year of Free Slices
&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses turning customers into superfans, empowering staff and building a brand that breaks the rules.
This Chef Lost His Restaurant the Week Michelin Called. Now He's Made a Comeback By Perfecting One Recipe.
Chef Frank Neri discusses how a trip to Tijuana changed his view on flavor, a WhatsApp group kept him in the game, and doing one thing well became his recipe for success.
What It's Like Putting on a Restaurant Show for 55,000 People
Lisa Malikow discusses running a massive industry event, helping operators grow and why unexpected inspiration is the best part of the job.
How a Spot on 'The Montel Williams Show' Sparked a Restaurant Power Brand for This Miami Chef
Chef Adrianne Calvo discusses building confidence on national TV, turning guests into loyal customers and the power of storytelling in the kitchen.
A Loyal Customer Asked Him to Cater One Event. Now, He Runs More Than 1,000 a Year.
Sebastien Centner of Eatertainment discusses the five percent rule, his creative partnership with his wife and delivering more than what's on paper.
This 'Chopped' Champ Beat Cancer 6 Times, Lost Nearly 200 Pounds and Found Power in Presence
Chef Eric LeVine discusses what happens when you strip away ego, lead with truth and live fully in the moment both in and out of the kitchen.
About Restaurant Influencers
Whether you need advice on how to get your business off the ground or you're just looking for inspiration, our video series have something for everyone. Browse our library below to find a series that speaks to you and your interests.
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