Julie Wade on Loyalty Programs & The North Star of Successful Restaurant Marketing

In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy”, sit down with Julie Wade, Chief Marketing Officer at Taziki’s Mediterranean Café.

With a passion for personalized hospitality and a strategic eye for marketing, Julie leads a brand that merges premium quality with accessibility. Her experiences, enriched by years in diverse industries, has shaped her belief that connecting with guests on a personal level creates lasting loyalty. At Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, it’s not just about serving meals—it’s about offering an elevated fast-casual experience where every guest feels known and valued. Julie’s focus on creating these meaningful connections, combined with Taziki’s commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients, is helping to build a brand that thrives on authenticity and hospitality.