How a boozy brunch chain pushed through the pandemic
Chris Milton, CEO of the 17-unit full-service chain The Toasted Yolk Cafe, joins this latest edition of the "Buzzworthy Brands" podcast. Milton discusses how his chain's extensive lunch menu helps dif...
12 Okt 202121min
Why a fast-casual sandwich chain is putting its money behind hot chicken
There’s been a lot of investment money flowing into hot chicken concepts in recent weeks. Michael Goldberg, CEO of fast casual Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, joins the latest “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast t...
28 Sep 202121min
How an iconic bagel seller is prepping for reinvention
Founded in New York City in 1972, H&H Bagels has become an iconic brand, featured in TV shows and movies including “Seinfeld,” “The Office” and “You’ve Got Mail.” It differentiates from other bagel m...
14 Sep 202123min
How 3 health-focused concepts kept growing despite the pandemic
Welcome to this very special edition of Buzzworthy Brands, in which we talk with leaders from three of the country’s fastest growing small restaurant concepts. You’ll hear from founders of Main Squeez...
19 Aug 202123min
How Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is carving out a new niche
Southern California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is proud of being in a segment of one, with a super-tight menu that focuses on the small, hand-rolled, fried tacos with a variety of fillings. The fast-ca...
10 Aug 202126min
Union Square Hospitality eyes the other side of the pandemic
Chip Wade joined Union Square Hospitality Group as president just over two years ago. Nine months into his time with the Danny Meyer-led multi-concept operator, the pandemic hit. USHG shut down all of...
13 Jul 202129min
Junzi Kitchen and Nice Day want to change the way Americans eat Chinese food
This week’s episode of the “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast features Yong Zhao, co-founder and CEO of the two brands, talking about his company’s plans to re-imagine this dining segment.
22 Jun 202128min
