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Shawn P. Walchef

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This Chef Uses Memes to Call Out the Restaurant Industry — and He's Turning Online Influence into Real-World Change

This Chef Uses Memes to Call Out the Restaurant Industry — and He's Turning Online Influence into Real-World Change

Chef Eli Sussman discusses what drives him to keep opening restaurants, an unexpected collaboration and his rise to meme royalty.

18.02.2025 9

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Shawn P. Walchef

To Make the Perfect Cocktail, You Need Collaboration. It's the Same When You Own a Restaurant.

To Make the Perfect Cocktail, You Need Collaboration. It's the Same When You Own a Restaurant.

Alba Huerta discusses the art of mixology and leading a James Beard Award-winning cocktail program.

04.02.2025 2

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His 'Sonic the Hedgehog'-Themed Pop-Up Restaurants Bring the Classic Video Game to Life — and Feature the Beloved Character's Favorite Food

Entrepreneur Kevin Seo partnered with SEGA to bring Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe to fans.

30.01.2025 2

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Embracing Fear Fueled this Michelin-Rated Chef's Comeback

Josh Kopel, host of the 'FULL COMP' podcast, talks about making hospitality media, the benefits of scarcity and elevating the restaurant industry.

15.01.2025 6

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The Army Was Tough, But Restaurants Made Her Cry — Lessons From the Drive-Thru From a Former KFC Exec

Monica Rothgery is a natural leader. She has trained army soldiers, managed fast-food restaurant teams, built international franchise locations,...

31.12.2024 2

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When Shaquille O'Neal Wanted to Start a Restaurant, This Is Who He Approached

Perry Rogers, CEO and founder of sports management and corporate consulting company PRP, has managed both superstar athletes and Hollywood stars....

24.12.2024 6

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He Discovered His Favorite Sandwich Shop in College. Now He Runs It – and Has 155 Locations.

Ashley Morris's journey from finance professional to CEO of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is a story of perseverance and a relentless passion for...

17.12.2024 4

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This Chef Went From Dreaming of Michelin Stars to Building an Audience as a YouTube Star

Sohla El-Waylly went from dreaming of Michelin Stars to being a YouTube star. The New York-based food creator never set out to be an internet...

10.12.2024 4

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Her Restaurant Business Is Worth $100 Million — Here's Her Unconventional Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

As owner of the vegan restaurant chain Slutty Vegan — and a former television producer — Pinky Cole knows the value of getting attention. After...

03.12.2024 10

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After Co-Founding a Successful Restaurant Group, He Turned to Tech to Simplify the Checkout Experience

Victor Lugger, co-founder of the restaurant group Big Mamma and the tech platform sunday, is no stranger to building memorable experiences that...

26.11.2024 5

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He Was Once Head Writer of 'The Simpsons.' Now, He's the Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food — Here's How This TV Exec Found an Unlikely Career as an Influencer.

The Simpsons is known for predicting the future by reflecting the present. So when someone who was a head writer for the legendary animated comedy...

19.11.2024 2

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This Chef's Unfiltered Approach to Food Found Success Online. Now, Her Grocery Store Brings Her Brand to Life: 'I Don't Want to Live on the Internet.'

Alison Roman is an author, chef, and digital creator known for her unfiltered, honest approach to food, lifestyle and storytelling. She has...

12.11.2024 3

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How This Michelin-Starred Chef Overcame Loss and Hardships to Achieve Stardom

Chef Vikas Khanna's life story is a profound journey of resilience, humility and purpose. Born with a congenital foot defect in India and facing...

05.11.2024 2

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How This Beverage Industry CEO Used His Passion for Hip-Hop to Build Partnerships With Jay-Z, Rick Ross and More

Brett Berish thinks of authenticity as his most powerful branding tool. Berish, the dynamic CEO of Sovereign Brands, is no stranger to the world of...

29.10.2024 4

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This Food Network Mainstay Feeds His Passion for Fast-Paced Restaurant Life in Just 3 Days a Month

For celebrity chef Marc Murphy, food is more than a career — it's a way to care for others. Murphy, who built a name for himself through...

22.10.2024 2

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These Husband-and-Wife Co-Founders Started a Food Brand to Share Chinese Culture — Then a Smart Rebrand Took Their Company to the Next Level

At the heart of MìLà is storytelling. The modern Chinese food brand uses design, videos, influencer marketing and more to tell a story that honors...

15.10.2024 6

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How This CEO Breathed Life Into a 75-Year-Old California Ice Cream Brand Without Losing Its Nostalgic Identity

Michael Palmer, CEO of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, is on a mission to revitalize a legacy brand without losing its cool factor. The ice cream...

08.10.2024 3

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This CEO Was Tasked With Helping an Iconic Hawaiian Brand Regain Its Footing. Here's How He Used Storytelling to Do It.

To build a "Bad Ass" brand, Scott Snyder knows you need a good story. Snyder's journey as CEO of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii began as a mission to...

01.10.2024 6

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Shaquille O'Neal Used an Unconventional Strategy to Start His Chicken Restaurant — Here's Why It Worked

After a prolific 20-year NBA career that also saw him release platinum-selling music and star in box office smash movies, Shaquille O'Neal has...

24.09.2024 5

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This Chicago Native Wants to Build the In-N-Out of Tacos

Taylor Mason of Taylor's Tacos is on a mission to take her business to the next level and create the "In-N-Out of tacos." With this bold idea in...

17.09.2024 4

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The 'Billionaire Chef' Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World — Here's How

Chef Tolu "Eros" Erogbogbo realized being a billionaire isn't just about how much money you have — it's a mindset, too. Erogbogbo is the executive...

10.09.2024 5

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This Celebrity Chef Got His Start Cooking for His Football Teammates — Here's How He Turned It Into a Career

Eddie Jackson's career started with football, but it's food that powers him now. Celebrity chef Jackson, known for appearing on the Food Network,...

03.09.2024 4

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New Media Is the Future — That's Why This Company Is Creating a Podcast Network for Restaurants

When Sam Oches started working as a journalist, he brought a pen and notepad to cover events. Now, he also brings a camera and microphone. Much has...

27.08.2024 5

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Popmenu Started With a Simple Offering for Restaurants — Now It's Using AI to Help Them Flourish

If there's one commonality among restaurant operators, it's that there is just too much to do with too little time. That's why Popmenu is using AI...

20.08.2024 10

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This Legendary California Fish Market Sold $30 Million in One Year Thanks to Viral Videos – Then Caught Amazon's Attention

You know your restaurant has gone viral when it shuts down a California freeway off-ramp. That's what happened to the San Pedro Fish Market after...

13.08.2024 10

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This Fine-Dining Titan Understands the Power of Hands-On Experience and Diversification

You can expand while still providing top-tier hospitality. Sebastien Silvestri is proof. The Dinex Group's CEO's restaurant journey is a testament...

06.08.2024 6

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Toast's Most Successful App Launch Happened Because It Listened to What Customers Want

Kelly Esten believes in customers telling their own authentic stories. Esten is the chief marketing officer at Toast, the innovative restaurant...

30.07.2024 7

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She Started Sharing Her Kids' Lunches on TikTok in 2020 — And Now Has 5.6 Million Followers. Here's the 'Aha Moment' That Convinced Her to Start.

Sulhee Jessica Woo found viral fame by leaning into authenticity. Woo — known as the Bento Box Queen — catapulted to social media stardom by...

23.07.2024 2

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He Founded a Groundbreaking Employee Management Tool in the Back of a Sandwich Shop. A Decade Later, His Company Has 1 Million Users.

7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch wants to improve the employee experience at restaurants through technology. Founded in Canada in 2014 in the back of his...

16.07.2024 1

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