Browse every Hospitality Hangout episode featuring conversations with restaurant executives, hospitality innovators, and emerging industry leaders.

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Kelly MacPherson, the chief technology officer of the Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), to explore technology strategy in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group is best known for creating some of New York’s most acclaimed restaurants, cafes, and bars. The company is committed to providing outsta...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Phil Crawford, the chief technology officer of CKE Restaurants, to explore the ongoing digital revolution in the restaurant industry. CKE Restaurants is a Tennessee-based, privately held company that runs and operates Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s. The two regional brands combined represent over 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 st...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Victoria Vaynberg, the chief marketing officer of Resy, to explore how the company is rethinking and revolutionizing the hospitality experience with technology. Resy is a global dining platform that leverages state-of-the-art technology to better the restaurant and hospitality industry. Established in 2014, the app services over 5,000 restaurants...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Mike Bell, the chief executive officer of Miso Robotics, to explore how robot technology is transforming the restaurant and hospitality landscape. Miso Robotics is a robotic restaurant platform powered by artificial intelligence. The platform was created to support high-volume restaurant operators by making back of house processes safer, simpler,...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with John Rigos, the founder and co-chief executive officer of Aurify Brands, to explore the culinary, marketing, and technology behind building a brand. Aurify Brands is committed to conceiving, building, and growing original concepts that last for the long-term. Their brands include Melt Shop, Little Beet, Table, Fields Good Chicken, and Five Guys. ...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Corey Manicone, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Zuul, to explore the growing popularity of ghost kitchens. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zucker Creative Director: A...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Troy Henikoff, the managing director of MATH Venture Partners, to offer best practices for investing, as well as advice for young entrepreneurs fundraising for their new business. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JIm...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Jordan Boesch, the chief executive officer of 7shifts, to explore how the restaurant and hospitality industry has evolved over the course of the pandemic. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: ...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Steve Elinson, the worldwide head of restaurants and foodservice for Amazon Web Services (AWS), to explore what Amazon offers restaurants today. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zuck...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Andrew Feigenson, the new chief executive officer of Personica, to explore the relationship and connections between hospitality, tech, and finance. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Z...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Andrew Nash, the chief executive officer at Targetable, to explore two-for-one branding and rethinking your digital advertising strategy. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zucker Cre...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Chris Webb, the chief executive officer and co-founder of ChowNow, to explore how restaurants today are enhancing and elevating their online ordering system. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Produce...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Kimberly Grant, the co-sponsor and chief strategy officer at FAST Acquisition Group, to explore her rise in the restaurant industry, and what lies ahead for FAST. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Pr...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Alex Canter, the chief executive officer of Ordermark and Nextbite, to explore the rise of virtual restaurant concepts in the industry. Where Ordermark helps brick-and-mortar stores make the transition to digital, Nextbite focuses on an altogether different type of clientele: virtual restaurant concepts. This syndicated content is brought to you...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Ivan Matkovic, the founder and chief executive officer of Spendgo, to explore the ins and outs of cultivating customer loyalty. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zucker Creative Dire...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Andrew Smith, the managing director of Savory Fund, to explore the ins and outs of fundraising in hospitality. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zucker Creative Director: Adam Levine...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Bo Peabody, the Co-Owner of Mezze Restaurant Group and Executive Chairman of Seated, to explore the ins and outs of digital hospitality. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zucker Crea...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Zack Oates, the founder and chief executive officer of Ovation, to explore how operators can improve the guest experience at their restaurants. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zucke...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Barry Herbst, the vice president of The Elliot Group, to explore hiring and retention as it relates to executives and other key members of your staff. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Juli...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Eric Smith, the founder and chief executive officer of Clockedin, to explore how the gig economy can move forward after the pandemic. Clockedin is a labor network platform designed to connect workers with organizations so as to cultivate short term and long term employment relationships. Workers can unearth opportunities and build their career, w...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Michael Jacober, the founder and chief executive officer of Blanket, to discuss finding human capital solutions in the digital world for restaurant operators struggling amidst the coronavirus crisis. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Mic...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Brian Anton, the managing director of Citibank, to explore the financial future of restaurants. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling Producer: Julie Zucker Creative Director: Adam Levine Show Runner: ...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Stas Matviyenko, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Allset, to discuss making pickup contactless and implementing new technology in the midst of a pandemic. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischlin...

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Christian Rivadalla, the chief information officer and co-founder of SoftPoint, to discuss how—in the midst of the pandemic—the company has worked to transition businesses into a contactless or off-premise sales model. This syndicated content is brought to you by Branded Strategic Hospitality. Episode Credits: Produced by: Branded Hospitality Me...