We asked restaurant leadership a simple question: When you think about sports and entertainment in a restaurant, what comes to mind? The answer was almost unanimous: DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS. Because when guests are deciding where to eat, drink, and watch the game, clarity matters. They want to know the screens…
John Dillon, CEO of La Madeleine, joins Hospitality Hangout to share his expert strategies on reviving a 42-year-old legacy brand by blending tradition with modern hospitality trends. Drawing on his journey through major restaurant chains like Blockbuster, Pizza Hut, and Denny's, John reveals how clarity, simplification, and execution drive sustainable…
Walking the floors of National Retail Federation
Billy Bob Thornton Wants Long John Silver's, LLC Every Day
🎤 Mic drop. Literally. Branded Hospitality headed to NRF, and this time Julie Zucker is taking the mic, literally. And if you’re going to freestyle a duet on the show floor, who better to do it with than Brian Klinger at the Comcast Business Solutions booth? #Retail, relationships, and real-time…
Nate Fowler, CEO of Long John Silver’s, joins Hospitality Hangout live from RFDC in Las Vegas to share insider insights on revitalizing a 56-year-old restaurant brand while maintaining its core identity. This episode dives deep into hospitality trends, focusing on how technology, loyalty programs, and strategic partnerships drive growth and…
You show up to learn about content. You leave being the content.
I went on the hunt. And the surprise hit of the entire summit (for me)? QUAIL. Which I’ve now learned is basically the smallest chicken I’ve ever seen. Delicious. Flavor-packed. One-bite energy. But it raised some very serious questions: Why don’t we have Kentucky Fried Quail? (KFC) Where is “Love…
Ice Coffee or Hot Coffee? Neither. Utah Things
Pickles are having a moment… But honestly, haven’t they always? From pickle-flavored everything to brines showing up in cocktails, sides, snacks, and even desserts, the #hospitality industry seems split. Some say it’s a full-blown trend. Others say #pickles never left ,they just keep finding new ways onto the menu. 🥒…
The Restaurant Guy 🤝 The Finance Guy at Google’s Restaurant Influencer Summit. Because even when we’re learning about #content… we’re still making content. From panels and playbooks to hallway conversations and real-time takes, we believe the best way to grow is to stay curious, stay present, and stay in motion.…
