Hospitality Hangout Podcast
Join Michael Schatzberg (The Restaurant Guy) and Jimmy Frischling (The Finance Guy) on The Hospitality Hangout for bold, hilarious, and insight-packed conversations with the power players redefining hospitality. From hot trends and tech breakthroughs to behind-the-scenes stories, no topic is off the table.
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Boozy Brunch, Protein Pancakes & the Rise of Snooze Eatery
Breakfast is no longer just breakfast. Live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference, Josh Kern joins the Hospitality Hangout Podcast to break down why brunch culture, protein trends, social media, and hospitality are reshap...
Inside Chuck E. Cheese’s Evolution Into a Modern Entertainment Brand
Live from the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, the Hospitality Hangout team sits down with Scott Drake to talk about how Chuck E. Cheese has evolved with a new generation of families, kids, and consumers. Scott...
How Quiznos Is Attempting One of the Biggest Restaurant Comebacks in …
In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, hosts Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg and Jimmy Frischling sit down with Neel Patel, CEO of Quiznos and Rego Restaurant Group, to discuss one of the most fascinating comeback stories in th...
Inside the AI Shift Happening in Independent Restaurants
Sterling Douglas returns to Hospitality Hangout to break down how AI is rapidly reshaping the restaurant industry and why operators are adopting technology faster than ever before. As the CEO of Chowly, Sterling shares how th...
NRA Show 2026: What to Expect at “The Show”
Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show takes over Chicago — and for anyone in hospitality, it’s more than just a convention. It’s where the industry shows up, shows off, and looks ahead. In this episode of Hospi...
How Taco Bell Won a $45M Lawsuit and Took Over Culture
Former Greg Creed joins Hospitality Hangout to share how he helped transform Taco Bell into one of the most iconic restaurant brands in the world. Greg discusses the famous Taco Bell beef lawsuit response, launching Doritos Locos Tacos, building Mountain Dew Baja Blast into a billion-dollar beverag…
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Beyond the Waffles: How Brunch Became the New Dinner
Welcome back to the blog, where we unpack the ideas and trends we explore on the latest episode of The Hospitality Hangout! In this week's episode, we delved deep into the vibrant world of brunch, a meal that has transcended its humble origins to be…
From Tokens to Tech: How Chuck E. Cheese Innovation Leveled Up Family…
Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the fascinating topics we explore on the podcast! In our latest episode, "Inside Chuck E. Cheese’s Evolution Into a Modern Entertainment Brand," we had an incredible conversation with Scott D…
Beyond the Toaster: What Makes Quiznos' Comeback So Compelling?
Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the fascinating conversations we have on the podcast. In our latest episode, titled How Quiznos Is Attempting One of the Biggest Restaurant Comebacks in America, we explored the incredible turnarou…
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