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What does a truly holistic model for a restaurant look like? Today we chat with Chef D. Brandon Walker to find out. The chef has turned his latest concept, The Art Room, into a working social experiment. He serves fast casual and fine dining fare. It’s a completely indoor and outdoor concept with a high end art gallery nestled in the middle. If that wasn’t enough, he’s implemented universal tipping across the board and has cross trained the entire staff. He’s doing things differently and has come by the show to discuss what’s working, what hasn’t, and what’s next. 

For more information on the chef and his restaurant, visit https://www.theartroomdtla.com/.

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Today’s guest plays by his own rules. Chef Donald Young is one of the youngest Michelin-awarded chefs in the world who, after years of working in traditional brick and mortar restaurants, gave it all up to build a pop up concept in the heart of Chicago. In our conversation we discuss what it takes to truly master a craft, the power of a beginner’s mindset, adn the courage it takes to start over again. 

For more information on the chef, visit https://www.ducksel.com/.

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Jesse Cole is not an restaurateur, but, like so many of us, he is an entertainer at heart. I’ve brought him on the show to discuss his baseball team, the Savannah Bananas, and how they’ve redefined what it means to attend a professional baseball game. This is a masterclass on exceeding customer expectations, building an unforgettable experience, and staying true to the mission of your brand. 

For more information on Jesse and his books, visit https://findyouryellowtux.com/.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

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Pizza is hard. Most of us know we’re in a commodity business but I feel like the pizza industry feels it more than most. So how do you stand out from the crowd? Today we’re chatting with Kevin King of Donatos Pizza. This chain has scaled massively over the years by successfully differentiating itself through culture, community, and an excellent product. In our conversation, Kevin shares what it took to get the franchise model off the ground and his plan to turn a pizza parlor into a financial rocketship. 

For more information on Donatos Pizza, visit https://donatos.com/.

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It seems like Kurt Zdesar can’t stop winning. He got his start at McDonalds and, in a matter of years, became the person in charge of Nobu’s European launch and expansion. He parlayed that success into his own brands, expanding from Europe into the American market and has thrived globally. In our conversation today, we discuss what led to Nobu’s success and how he leveraged that formula to build his own blockbuster brands.

For more on Chotto Matte, visit https://chotto-matte.com.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

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How in the world is Gregg Majewski not a household name? He was mentored by Dave Thomas of Wendys, grew Jimmy Johns from three to three hundred locations, and has acquired and scaled some of the most famous fast casual restaurants in the country.

Today we sit down to discuss his formula for repeatable success and his commitment to mentoring others for the betterment of our entire industry. 

For more information on Craveable Brands, visit https://www.craveablebrands.com.

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Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

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