Take-Away with Sam Oches
by Nation's Restaurant News
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Riviera Dining Group’s founder on how one restaurant makes more than…
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About this podcast
Hosted by Nation’s Restaurant News’ editor in chief, Take-Away with Sam Oches features interviews with CEOs and founders of restaurant companies big and small, sharing their stories and ideas for the future but also real, tangible insights for how to innovate in our foodservice future.
Each episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches provides key take-aways from Oches’ interviews, with on-the-go observations about how each leader’s strategy fits within the broader foodservice context and what actionable insights you should be applying to your own business.
Episodes
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- Riviera Dining Group’s founder on how one restaurant makes more than $50 million · 1 h 7 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Gregory Galy, the founder and CEO of Riviera Dining Group, a Miami-based organization with four concepts in its…
- Mama Hospitality’s cofounders on designing great nightlife experiences · 56 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Alex Melillo and Joe Cervasio, two of the founders behind Mama Hospitality, the restaurant group behind the West Palm…
- Playa Bowls’ CMO on developing great LTOs · 54 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Tim Hackbardt, the chief marketing officer at Playa Bowls, a New Jersey based acai bowl concept that has grown to…
- Zaxbys CEO on how growth will help it win in the chicken category · 44 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Bernard Acoca, the CEO of Zaxbys, the Georgia based chicken-finger chain that has grown to more than 1,000 U.S…
- Concrete Hospitality Group’s founder on lessons from hotel F&B · 1 h 6 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Jonathan Knudsen, founder and CEO of Concrete Hospitality Group, a New York City based hospitality management group…
- Hawaiian Bros CEO on driving growth within the four walls · 1 h 3 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Scott Ford, the president and CEO of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, a Kansas City based fast casual franchise serving the…
- California Pizza Kitchen’s cofounder on how to build an iconic chain · 1 h 8 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Rick Rosenfield, cofounder of California Pizza Kitchen, the casual pizza chain that’s been redefining the pizza…
- Culver’s CEO on how the beloved chain pulled off 14% sales growth · 1 h 4 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Julie Fussner, CEO of Culver’s, the beloved Wisconsin-based burger chain that has grown to more than 1,000 locations…
- Crown Restaurant Group’s founders on scaling your business to a new city · 1 h 4 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Anthony and Haley Sitek, the cofounders and co-owners of Crown Restaurant Group, a Cincinnati based group with seven…
- Sbarro’s CEO on how he’s completely reinvigorated the brand · 1 h 13 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with David Karam, CEO of Sbarro, the New York style pizzeria that is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. While many…
- Minnie Bird’s cofounder on following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Dave Thomas · 49 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Sean Thomas, cofounder of Minnie Bird, a three-unit fast-casual chicken concept that launched in Chicago two years ago…
- Smalls Sliders, Walk-Ons founder Brandon Landry shares the playbook to a scalable restaurant · 53 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Brandon Landry, the founder of both Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux and Smalls Sliders, two restaurant franchises that have…
- Neon Greens' founder on hydroponics and the need for a better supply chain · 58 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Josh Smith, the founder and owner of Neon Greens, a St. Louis business that opened in 2024 as both a fast-casual salad…
- Jollibee's president on the strategies that have helped it to a massive AUV · 57 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Maribeth Dela Cruz, president of Jollibee North America, the domestic arm of the Philippines-based brand that has more…
- FUSIAN’s cofounder on why, 16 years in, it’s time for a brand refresh · 53 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Stephan Harman, cofounder and CEO of FUSIAN, a sushi concept based in Columbus, Ohio, that has grown to seven…
- How Panda Express leaders created an Asian cuisine juggernaut · 29 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Andrea Cherng, chief brand officer at Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, which has more than…
- Black Rock Coffee Bar CEO’s tips on winning in the booming beverage category · 48 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Mark Davis, CEO of Black Rock Coffee Bar, a beverage brand that has grown to around 200 locations in seven states in…
- A leading economist on consumer trends, labor, and reasons to be optimistic · 29 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Chad Moutray, Senior Vice President of Research and Chief Economist for the National Restaurant Association, the…
- Dog Haus CEO on how unique new franchise model will accelerate growth · 59 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Michael Montagano, CEO of Dog Haus, a California-based concept serving high-quality burgers, brats, and hot dogs at 60…
- Piada’s co-CEO on why now is the time to grow — 16 years after launch · 1 h 12 minIn this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Lance Juhas, co-CEO of Piada Italian Street Food, a Columbus-based Italian fast casual that has grown to 62 locations…
