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So You Want to Run a Restaurant?

So You Want to Run a Restaurantis a podcast fromBack of Housethat goes behind the scenes with restaurant owners and operators across the country to talk candidly about the realities of the restaurant business. Each episode dives into the unfiltered realities of running a restaurant - the wins, the challenges, the late nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you work in hospitality or are simply restaurant-curious, you’ll hear real stories and candid insights from the people who

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00:26:41

Chef Carlos Lopez Muñoz: So You Want to Open a Modern...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, Claudia and Spencer talk with Chef Carlos Lopez Muñoz, the creative force behind Istmo, one of Chicago’s most talked-about new Oaxacan restaurants 🌆. Carlos shares his inspiring journey from childhood kitchens in Oaxaca, Mexico 🇲🇽 to playing professional soccer in Finland, to coming back to his roots to lead the charge in modern Mexican fine dining.He opens up about how his grandmother’s cooking sparked his lifelong love for food, the lessons he’s carried from sports to the

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00:18:30

Mallory Squibb: So You Want to Open a Coffee, Wine &...

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2025/11/11

Mallory Squibb: So You Want to Open a Coffee, Wine & Cheese Café ☕🍷🧀Ever dreamed of opening your own coffee shop, wine bar, or café? In this episode of So You Want to Run a Restaurant, hosts Claudia Saric and Spencer Michiel sit down with Mallory Squibb, co-owner of Squibb Coffee & Wine Bar in Grand Rapids Michigan, to share the real story behind launching a successful neighborhood café with multiple locations. Mallory walks us through how she turned her passion for coffee, wine, and

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00:36:13

Chef Jack Logue & Partner Chris Miller: So You Want...

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2025/11/04

🎙️ So You Want to Reinvent an Iconic NYC Restaurant - The Lambs Club NYCIn this episode, we sit down with Executive Chef & Partner, Jack Logue and Partner, Chris Miller, from New York City’s legendary Lambs Club 🗽 to talk about their incredible journeys in hospitality and what it takes to breathe new life into a classic. From their early days in the restaurant world 👨‍🍳 to leading one of Manhattan’s most storied dining destinations, they share how they’re honoring tradition while

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00:32:50

Chris Andrus, Mitten Brewing Co: So You Want to Run a...

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2025/10/28

🍕🍺 From Firehouse to Fan Favorite! We sit down with Chris Andrus, co-founder of The Mitten Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Gordon Food Service Food Show - a baseball-themed brewery and pizzeria known for its motto: Eat Pizza, Drink Beer, Do Good.Chris shares how he turned a 1900s firehouse into a thriving craft brewery, the challenges of scaling to multiple locations, and why community and philanthropy are baked into everything they do. Plus… 👻 there might just be a ghost

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00:37:44

Mo Jessa: So You Want to Go From Dishwasher to Executive

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2025/10/21

🔥 Mo Jessa, Earl’s Restaurants: So You Want to Go From Dishwasher to Executive 🍽️In this episode, Mo Jessa shares his incredible 30-year journey at Earls Restaurants, where he started as a dishwasher and rose to become the first non-family President of the company. 💪 Mo dives into how he helped reimagine the Earls brand, expanding it to 70+ locations across North America 🌎 and leading a team of over 7,000 people. He reflects on what it takes to build a culture of ownership, accountability,

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00:38:51

Shawn Walchef: So You Want a Restaurant Everyone...

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2025/10/14

🔥 How Cali BBQ Turned Digital - and Why Every Restaurant Needs to Think Like a Media Company 🎥In this episode, Shawn Walchef, founder of Cali BBQ 🍖 and Cali BBQ Media 💻, shares how he built a San Diego barbecue restaurant into a national digital hospitality brand. From opening in 2008 to launching a full media arm, Shawn breaks down how storytelling, community, and technology fueled his success. He opens up about pivoting during the pandemic, embracing social media and video 📱, and how

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00:40:42

Carmen Rossi: So You Want to Build a Hospitality Empire?

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2025/10/07

We sit down with Chicago hospitality powerhouse, Carmen Rossi, Owner of 8 Hospitality, who’s behind some of the city’s most notable restaurants and nightlife experiences. Carmen opens up about the highs and lows of building restaurants, and why community, culture, and resilience matter more than ever in hospitality.We talk about: ✨ The realities of running restaurants (beyond the glam) ✨ Lessons from failure and bouncing back ✨ How the restaurant experience means more than ever today ✨

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00:30:31

Pitmaster Charles Wong: So You Want to Redefine BBQ...

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2025/09/30

🔥 From finance to fire pits, Owner & Pitmaster of Umamicue, Charles Wong, shares how he left Wall Street behind for Chicago’s BBQ scene.In this episode, Chef Charles opens up about growing up in Chicago, BBQ as a language, the life-changing moment he experienced at Austin Texas’ famous Franklin Barbecue, and the highs and lows of building a brand through pop-ups. He dives into the art of flavor innovation - blending Central Texas–style smoke with Chinese and Vietnamese influences - and

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00:26:00

Bridget Foy: So You Want to Keep a 40-Year Restaurant...

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2025/09/23

In this episode of So You Want to Run a Restaurant, Claudia and Spencer sit down with Bridget Foy, third-generation owner of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic restaurants, Bridget Foy’s, to talk about resilience, reinvention, and community. Bridget shares what it was like growing up in the family business, surviving a devastating 2017 fire, launching her second concept Cry Baby Pasta, and navigating the pandemic’s challenges. She opens up about how she balances preserving her family’s legacy with

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00:34:05

Chef Paul Smith: So You Want to Be Appalachia’s First...

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2025/09/16

From his Appalachian roots to becoming West Virginia’s first James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Paul Smith is redefining what it means to cook with heart, heritage, and hospitality.Chef Paul shares how family traditions shaped his culinary philosophy, the flavors and stories behind Appalachian cuisine, and how he balances refined dining with comfort food at his Charleston, West Virginia restaurant, 1010 Bridge. He also reflects on the power of mentorship, community, and local ingredients in

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00:01:33

We're back for Season 4!

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2025/08/27

We’re Back! So You Want to Run a Restaurant, powered by Back of House, is back! And this time, with a new co-host! Claudia is joined by Spencer, a lifelong restaurant pro, as they pick up where the show left off: telling restaurateur stories across the nation, having real conversations about what’s changing in the industry, and sharing tips, insights, and inspiration you can actually use. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just tuning in, get ready for new guests, same great

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00:38:37

Cultivating Culture and Growing Thoughtfully with...

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2023/04/18

We spoke with Molly Irani, co-founder of Chai Pani Restaurant Group, about building a different kind of restaurant culture while also creating a thriving, decorated restaurant group with five concepts across three cities and a popular CPG line.

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00:48:23

Leaning into Sustainability with Edwin Gallardo and...

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2023/04/04

Executive chef Edwin Gallardo and food and beverage manager Robin Janse of Seven Stars Resort and Spa join us to talk about their unique sustainability initiatives and how operators can think about sustainability in their own restaurants.

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00:49:06

Growing a Restaurant Group With Rachel Cope of 84...

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2023/03/21

Rachel Cope’s Oklahoma City restaurant empire started with a single pizza place and has developed into a full-fledged restaurant group featuring five different concepts that continue to grow. We talk to her about how she built it and what she sees down the road.

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00:49:29

Managing Multiple Concepts With Zach Mack of Alphabet...

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2023/03/07

Alphabet City Beer Co. owner Zach Mack usually hosts So You Want to Run a Restaurant, but not this week! Producer Matt Lynch joins host Claudia Saric to interview Zach about the lessons he’s learned in the hospitality industry and how he applied them when opening his second concept, Taco Vista.

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00:43:19

Executing Hybrid Restaurant Concepts With Ping Ho

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2023/02/21

We talk to Detroit restaurateur and entrepreneur Ping Ho about her journey from the music business to the restaurant business, and what she’s learned running several hybrid retail/restaurant concepts.

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00:44:46

Creating Concepts That Stand Out With June Rodil

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2023/02/07

June Rodil of Goodnight Hospitality talks to us about the lessons she's learned launching a restaurant group just prior to the pandemic, starting her own private CPG label, and what has her excited for the future.

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00:44:51

Experiential Hospitality with Anthony Collamati of...

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2023/01/24

We talk with Anthony Collamati of Block House about his esports-focused restaurant concept and the importance of creating unique guest experiences.

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00:35:07

Meatless Menus, Michelin Stars and More With Amanda...

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2023/01/10

We talk with Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy in New York City about her groundbreaking restaurant Dirt Candy and more.

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00:48:11

Holiday Giving Episode With Elyssa Kaplan of World...

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2022/12/06

We talk with Chef Elyssa Kaplan, culinary operations lead at World Central Kitchen, about how she came to join the charity organization and her work feeding people in need all over the world.

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