The Hospitality Hangout
The Hospitality Hangout
Join Michael Schatzberg aka Schatzy (The Restaurant Guy) and Jimmy Frischling (The Finance Guy) on The Hospitality Hangout as they explore hospitality, food service, and investment trends while connecting with industry leaders. Each week, receive insider insights and funny stories that shape the hospitality landscape. They live at the intersection of hospitality, food service, technology, and investment, connecting the biggest players and boldest ideas shaping the industry. Each week, they serve up funny, informative, and wildly entertaining conversations with the insiders who are leading a new era of hospitality. From emerging brands and breakthrough tech to industry trends and restaurant success stories, no topic is off the table. It’s where the who’s who of hospitality hangs out – packed with expert insights, laugh-out-loud moments, and must-know trends that keep you ahead of the game. 🍽️ Tune in, grab a drink, and let’s talk shop! 🚀
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Aug. 26, 2025

Title: From Salads to Success: Bold Ideas & Insider Insights with Nick Kenner on QSR Trends and Hospitality Leadership

Title: From Salads to Success: Bold Ideas & Insider Insights with Nick Kenner on QSR Trends and Hospitality Leadership
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In this laughter-filled yet insightful episode of the Hospitality Hangout Podcast, we sit down with Nick Kenner, Founder & CEO of Just Salad, to explore bold ideas and expert strategies that are reshaping the hospitality and food service industry. Get ready for valuable hospitality insights as we discuss the evolving trends, the rise of emerging brands, and the keys to restaurant success in the competitive QSR landscape.

From hospitality leadership to navigating industry challenges, Nick provides actionable takeaways that every operator, investor, and hospitality insider should know. This episode is packed with insider insights and real talk about the opportunities that lie ahead in the food industry.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just starting out, you’ll come away inspired and informed about the latest hospitality strategies and trends. 🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation with Nick Kenner—where hospitality, innovation, and success in the food service industry converge!

Episode Credits:

  • Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media
  • Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling
  • Producer: Julie Zucker
  • Creative Director: Adam Levine
  • Show Runner: Drewe Raimi
  • Post Production: Three Cheers Creative

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