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Take-Away with Sam Oches

Nation"s Restaurant News

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

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35:07

How this ‘mac ’n’ cheese millionaire’ built a more...

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2024/09/24

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Erin Wade, founder of Homeroom, an Oakland-based mac ’n’ cheese concept with three locations. Erin released a book called “The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box,” which details her journey going from lawyer to restaurant entrepreneur and how she and her team achieved a more collaborative and meaningful work environment. She joined the podcast to talk about the book and a color-coded system

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37:19

What to know before raising capital to grow

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2024/09/17

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Andrew Smith, cofounder and managing partner of Savory Fund, a Utah-based private equity firm that counts 10 emerging restaurant brands in its portfolio. Andrew joined the podcast to discuss the state of restaurant investing and the upcoming Investment Summit in Nashville, plus whether now is a good time to raise money and what founders must do as they prep their brands for a raise.In this conversation, you’ll find out why:It’s better to be

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45:06

One fast casual’s long, winding road to franchising

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2024/09/10

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Denise Tran, founder and CEO of Bun Mee, a Vietnamese fast casual with four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bun Mee has been around since 2011, and now after 13 years — and many important lessons —it’s ready to grow through franchising. Denise joined the podcast to talk about what it’s like to launch a business selling food most people haven’t heard of and how she’s much stronger having navigated the difficult operating environment

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52:14

NRN Hot Concepts: How two childhood friends built...

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2024/09/03

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Tony Pham and Rich Reyes, the cofounders of Mecha Noodle Bar, a full-service Asian concept based in Connecticut that has grown to 10 locations around the country. The childhood friends have scaled this brand with an Asian soul food menu of ramen, pho, and bao served in a relaxed, modern setting, and they joined the podcast to share how their friendship has been key to their success and why giving back to their communities has boosted their

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34:40

Meet the “Shark Tank” guest judge who built two...

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2024/08/27

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Candace Nelson, an entrepreneur, investor, author, and media personality best known for founding Sprinkles Cupcakes. Candace is keynoting NRN’sCREATE Event for Emerging Restaurateursthis October 9, where Sam will interview her on the CREATE stage about her life as an entrepreneur and restaurateur. In this podcast, you’ll get just a small taste of that interview as they explore her journey from the finance world to cupcakes to pizza.In this

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34:40

A Canadian franchise plans to (re)conquer the U.S. —...

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2024/08/20

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Dave Colebrook, president of LSR and Emerging Brands with the Canadian restaurant company Recipe. Dave oversees the franchise New York Fries, a brand that was born in New York in 1983 but primarily grew across Canada before reentering the U.S. earlier this year. Dave joined the podcast to talk about how this brand plans to reconquer its original homeland and why malls are its real estate sweet spot.In this conversation, you’ll find out

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48:00

This seafood chain wants its experience to be like ‘a...

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2024/08/14

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withAndy Diamond, president of Angry Crab Shack. This full-service franchise based in Arizona has 24 locations open and is growing across the U.S. and the U.K. It’s a seafood boil concept where experience is everything, and Andy joined the podcast to talk about how they keep that experience fresh and exciting, plus how the efficiencies of their kitchen and menu help them with labor and growth.In this conversation, you’ll find out why:Your

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39:08

A legacy barbecue chain finds the sweet spot between...

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2024/08/06

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withPeter Frey, chief brand officer at Sonny’s BBQ, a Florida-based concept that has grown to nearly 100 locations after more than 50 years in business. Sonny’s recently announced a new brand campaign called “It’s Always Sonny’s Here,” which is meant to reflect the easy-living vibe the brand tries to create. Peter joined the podcast to discuss the new campaign and how it’s setting the brand up for not just traffic growth, but also franchise

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39:10

Why curbside pickup deserves more love

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2024/07/30

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withJodi Boyce, chief marketing officer for Teriyaki Madness. This 155-unit fast casual serving made to order bowls recently launched a new curbside pickup platform called Mad Dash that is designed to boost guest frequency. Jodi joined the podcast to talk about the newfound potential in curbside pickup and how it’s helping Teriyaki Madness avoid discounting as it looks to drive more traffic to stores.In this conversation, you’ll find out

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25:23

How this iconic restaurant is storytelling its way to...

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2024/07/23

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withMikeUngaro, the CEO and co-owner of San Pedro Fish Market, an iconic restaurant on the San Pedro waterfront south of Los Angeles. Mike is part of the third generation to lead San Pedro Fish Market, and he helped the restaurant launch a hit online TV series, “Kings ofFi$h.” He joined the podcast to share how San Pedro Fish Market has capitalized on its status as a Southern California icon and how it’s seized control of its narrative to the

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44:20

With his 4th chicken chain, Andy Howard ‘saved the...

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2024/07/16

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withAndy Howard, president and CEO of Huey Magoo’s. This chicken-tender fast casual based in Florida recently opened its 66thlocation and is quickly franchising around the country. Andy was a part of the team that took Wingstop from about 80 stores to 600 before he discovered and bought Huey Magoo’s, and he joined the podcast to share the story of Huey Magoo’s incredible success and what it takes to stand out in the very busy and very popular

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58:49

Why it took 14 years for this trendy fast casual to...

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2024/07/10

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withChris Doody and Matt Harding, the CEO and chief creative officer, respectively, for Piada Italian Street Food, a fast-casual Italian brand that is approaching 60 locations across six states. Having launched in 2010, Piada was a part of fast casual’s first big wave, and Chris and Matt joined the podcast to explain why the brand has finally earned the right to grow through outside capital.In this conversation, you’ll find out why:A strong

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33:22

What this Marco's exec learned from his time working...

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2024/07/05

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withJohn Meyers, the COO at Marco’s Pizza. The fifth-largest pizza chains in America had one of the best years among the pizza chains last year, according to the Technomic Top 500, enjoying 7.6% sales growth and 7.2% unit growth. John has been with the brand for about 4 years, but only recently stepped into the role as COO. He joined the podcast to share how his past experience working at Disney taught him how to manage the operational

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01:01:06

ICYMI: How Maria Rivera is driving incredible growth...

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2024/06/28

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam re-shares a conversation he had with Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders, on a visit to her office in Atlanta last summer. Smalls has enjoyed incredible success since this interview first aired, and NRN is excited to announce that Maria will join Smalls and Walk-On's founder Brandon Landry, as well as Morven Groves of 10 Point Capital, for the keynote conversation at NRN's Investment Summit this Oct. 8-9 in Nashville. If you're the founder or leader

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52:02

This iced tea franchise offers a unique twist in the...

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2024/06/20

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withHeath Nielsen, president of HTeaO, an iced tea franchise that is enjoying incredible growth in its home state of Texas and beyond. HTeaO showed up for the first time on this year’s Technomic Top 500, growing its unit count by 47% in 2023 to 103 locations and climbing to spot No. 442 on the Top 500. Heath joined the podcast to talk about how this upstart tea franchise first got his attention and why he thinks it has so much upside at a time

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42:41

Could Joy Trade represent the future of the...

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2024/06/13

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withRobert Thompson, founder and CEO of Joy Trade, an eatertainment platform that has two concepts within its portfolio: Camp Pickle and Jaguar Bolera. Joy Trade is a platform that Robert believes can capitalize on white space in eatertainment through newly developed brands and acquisitions, and he joined the podcast to talk about how the company represents the next growth phase for eatertainment, how consumer trends are shaping the category’s

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22:19

How 2 marketers are boosting the missions driving...

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2024/06/06

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam sharestwo interviews that he recently conducted in person at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Both of these leaders are marketers with emerging restaurant businesses looking to make impact for their teams and their brands. First up is Nico Nieto, chief marketing officer at Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, a restaurant marketing veteran who is tasked with spreading the word about fast-casual franchise Naf Naf. He shares some tips on

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36:13

Why Robert Irvine, star of ‘Restaurant Impossible,’...

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2024/05/30

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withchef Robert Irvine, host of the TV show “Restaurant Impossible,” owner of multiple restaurant concepts, and all-around food entrepreneur and innovator. Robert and Sam sat down at the recent National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago to discuss his leadership style, his thoughts on the state of the foodservice industry, and his recent investments in restaurant technology.In this conversation, you’ll find out why:A strict but empathetic

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39:39

What value looks like for full-service pizza concepts

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2024/05/23

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks withScott Isaacs, president of Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, a 20-unit, full-service pizza concept out of Charlotte, N.C. Scott is a restaurant industry veteran, including 25 years spent at Darden, and he’s been tasked with bringing new energy and momentum to this 26-year-old concept. Scott joined the podcast to talk about the state of full-service pizza and how Brixx leans into food, service, and atmosphere as part of its value equation.In this

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34:06

L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Blaze Pizza CEOs share strategies...

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2024/05/16

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam first talks withElisia Flores, CEO of L&L Hawaiian BBQ, and thenBetoGuajardo, CEO of Blaze Pizza, in person at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix. These two CEOs get to the heart of what it takes to be the leader of a restaurant brand at a time when the challenges are many and the change is frequent, and they share their strategies for capitalizing on opportunities in the marketplace.In this conversation, you’ll find out why:Global

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