Think you need years of restaurant experience to run a successful franchise? Think again. Today, Kyle sits down with Carl Comeaux, the CEO of Crust Pizza Co., one of the fastest-growing pizza brands in the Southeast. Carl’s journeyfrom personal trainer to smoothie entrepreneur is anything but conventional. Packed with actionable insights on strategy, culturebuilding, franchising, and leadership, Carl’s story proves there’s no single path to restaurant success.
💡 Actionable Takeaways:
Leveraging diverse experiences to drive innovative leadership
Building and nurturing a strong, scalable company culture
Effective franchising strategies for rapid, sustainable growth
Common leadership pitfalls to avoid when scaling a restaurant brand
🎯 Who This Episode Is For:
Restaurant entrepreneurs looking to scale through franchising
Leaders seeking fresh perspectives on culture and strategy
Anyone intrigued by non-traditional pathways to restaurant industry success
Operators eager to learn how diverse backgrounds can fuel innovation and growth
Connect with Carl on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-comeaux-2ab87a3b/
Learn more about franchising with Crust Pizza Co.
https://www.crustfranchise.com/
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