Innovation Meets Tradition with Tony Roma’s Mohaimina Haque - Grounded Podcast - Episode #36

What does it take to revive a legacy restaurant brand while also running your own law firm? For Mohaimina Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s and Principal Attorney at her own firm, it’s about balancing innovation, adaptability, and analytical precision.

In this episode, Mohaimina shares her journey from attorney to CEO and how her legal expertise has shaped Tony Roma’s brand revival. From menu innovation and tech-driven recruitment to flexible franchise partnerships and international growth, she explains how strategy and adaptability fuel success. She also reflects on her leadership philosophy, work-life balance, and her passion for supporting women in the industry.

 

Takeaways:

• Balance Risk and Innovation: Protect your brand through strong contracts and IP safeguards while embracing culinary and technological innovation.
• Embrace Technology: Use tools like AI-driven recruitment solutions to streamline operations and drive efficiency.
• Maintain Flexibility: Build adaptive partnerships with franchisees while maintaining brand standards and quality.
• Prioritize Learning and Adaptability: Stay curious, evolve with consumer trends, and keep legacy brands relevant in a competitive market.

Quote of the Show:

• “We have franchisees all over the world where they're serving consumers with very different taste palettes, different demands. So we want to give flexibility to our existing franchise partners and at the same time, make sure that we stay ahead of the trend.” - Mohaimina Haque

Connect with Mohaimina:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minahaque/  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneyminadc/?hl=en  
• Tony Roma’s website: https://www.tonyromas.com/  
• Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC: https://attorneymina.com/ 

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