Rock My Restaurant

Rock My Restaurant

Introducing the revolutionary podcast that set the restaurant and hospitality world on fire - Rock My Restaurant! 🎉 But hold on to your chef's hat because we're back with a fresh, sizzling revamp that's all about ushering in the future of foodservice. 🚀 Imagine a podcast that's your ultimate guide to the next generation of restaurant innovation. That's precisely what Rock My Restaurant is all about. We're here to dish out the juiciest insights on branding, marketing, cutting-edge tech, and the tantalizing future of the restaurant industry. 🍔 Calling all restaurateurs, culinary wizards, and foodservice aficionados! This podcast is your golden ticket to staying ahead of the curve. Our dynamic hosts will jet-set across the globe to chat with industry trailblazers, uncovering the hottest trends and best practices for the next-gen food world. 🌮 Whether you're dreaming of launching your restaurant, cooking solutions for tomorrow's hot brands, spicing up your existing business, or just craving a bite of the best digital strategies, Rock My Restaurant is your must-listen podcast. Prepare to feast on knowledge, sizzle with inspiration, and join the culinary revolution! 🔥🎙️ Brought To You By Savor.fm

Episodes

Freebirds CEO Shares 3 Strategic Shifts to Reposition Brand in Fresh-Mex Market

April 11, 2024 • 46 mins
In this episode of Rocky My Restaurant, Freebirds World Burrito CEO Alex Eagle shares his insights on building a successful fresh-mex brand in the highly competitive fast-casual sector. He discusses the importance of differentiating through a unique brand identity, high-quality ingredients, and customizable options to cater to customer tastes. Eagle also emphasizes the need to adapt to evolving customer preferences, such as offerin...
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The Secrets To Building A Bullet Proof Brand Ft. Another Broken Egg Cafe

March 28, 2024 • 44 mins
In this episode of Rock My Restaurant, host Paul Barron and Tammy Billings sit down with Brandy Blackwell, the VP of Marketing for Another Broken Egg Cafe. The trio delves into women's growing presence and success in foodservice, highlighting the increasing number of women taking on leadership roles within the industry.

The conversation reveals that women have made significant strides in VP and CXO roles across various sectors, with...
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Unlocking Growth Potential In Multi-Brand Marketing Strategies With Eureka!

March 22, 2024 • 39 mins

In this episode of The Rock My Restaurant Podcast, hosts Paul Barron and Tammy Billings are joined by special guest Alexia Penna, a seasoned multi-brand and multi-segment marketer from Eureka! Restaurants. Together, they delve into the restaurant industry's pressing issues and explore innovative strategies to overcome challenges and drive success.

Alexia shares her unique perspective on the current wage and employment crunch, offeri...
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Headwinds Ahead: Analyzing the Challenges Facing Restaurants in 2024 with Bloomberg

March 14, 2024 • 47 mins
In this episode of Rock My Restaurant, Paul and Tammy are joined by Bloomberg's renowned restaurant analyst Michael Halen. Together, they examine the current state of the restaurant industry and explore the potential obstacles that lie ahead.

Despite the consumer sentiment survey trending upward, the trio discusses how this metric may not accurately reflect diners' true sentiment. Michael shares his expert analysis on why traditiona...
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Growth Chains Using Brand and Tech To Explode Their Growth (feat.) Dog Haus

March 8, 2024 • 54 mins
In a recent episode of "Rock My Restaurant," a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Paul Barron and Tammy Billings, the spotlight was turned towards the innovative intersection of brand and technology within the restaurant industry. The episode featured insightful discussions with executives from Dog Haus, a fast casual pioneer based in Los Angeles, known for its creative approach to Dogs and Burgers and rapid multi-brand growth. Ke...
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    Building the Perfect Guest Experience with Tech and Brand Ft. Blaze Pizza

    March 2, 2024 • 47 mins
    In this episode, Paul Barron and Tammy Billings are joined by Chris Demery, the CTO of Blaze Pizza, a rapidly expanding fast-casual brand known for its focus on guest experience and innovative technology. The conversation dives deep into the strategies and insights behind building a stellar executive team to steer the company through its fast-paced growth. The discussion unfolds around three core areas:
    1. Building a Start Executiv...
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    Glenlivet's Web3 Splash and the Future of Brand Marketing

    February 23, 2024 • 40 mins
    In this episode of Rock My Restaurant, we delve into the world of Web3 marketing with a fascinating case study: Glenlivet's recent foray into NFTs and AI.As the spirits industry experiences a slowdown, we explore how innovative brands adapt and push boundaries.Join us as we explore:
    • How Glenlivet is leveraging cutting-edge technology to market their 50-year-old whiskey collection in a competitive and saturated market.
    • The benefit...
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    Web3 Meets Emerging Restaurant Brand in Wow Bao

    February 16, 2024 • 51 mins
    In this episode of Rock My Restaurant, Paul Barron and Tammy Billings co-host the visionary Geoff Alexander and his journey with Wow Bao, which has embarked on a transformative journey that redefined how diners interacted with restaurants. Wow Bao emerged as a trailblazer in the culinary world through a strategic blend of technology integration, and next gen technology.

    Embracing Technological Advancements
    Alexander recognized the po...
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    From Concept to Success: Starbird Chicken Is Building a Brand in the Digital Age

    February 6, 2024 • 58 mins
    In this episode of the Rock My Restaurant Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Aaron Noveshen, the CEO of Starbird Chicken. His brand is rapidly growing and is taking the foodservice industry by storm. In this interview, we explored the secrets behind their remarkable growth and whether technology can keep pace with their ambitious expansion plans.

    The Starbirds Success Story: Starbird Chicken has become a household name in ...
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    Loyalty Going High Gear | Boba Guys Integrate NFT and Web3

    January 30, 2024 • 40 mins
    In this episode, Paul Barron and Paul Molinari shed light on one of the most successful loyalty programs to date. Surprisingly, it's not from a major brand or a fast-casual giant; instead, it's a new brand that's shaking things up with innovative approaches. Moreover, we'll explore the triumph of Starbucks' Odyssey and discuss the potential integration of Web3 strategies by McDonald's in gamification, consumer loyalty, and brand IP...
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    Tips To Kickoff Your Digital Strategies for 2024 with Josh Halpern of Big Chicken

    January 26, 2024 • 54 mins
    In this episode, we talk with Josh Halpern, the CEO of Big Chicken, who has proven to be a visionary leader with a knack for navigating the unique challenges of leading a brand associated with a celebrity owner. Here are some key areas where Josh Halpern's leadership shines:
    Podcast Rundown - A Don’t Miss Episode!

    Celebrity Branding Done Right: Big Chicken's association with a celebrity owner, in this case, the iconic Shaquille O'Nea...
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    Building a Viral Restaurant Brand With Swig Drinks

    January 20, 2024 • 43 mins
    In this captivating episode of the Rock My Restaurant Podcast, our hosts Paul Barron and Paul Molinari sit down with Nicole Tanner, the innovative founder of Swig, to explore the remarkable journey behind creating a viral restaurant brand. Swig has taken the fast-casual restaurant sector by storm, but it's not your typical food establishment. Nicole has steered Swig towards a unique path, one centered around creative beverages that...
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    Cracking The Code Of Building Multi-Brand Concepts with Consumers in Decline” Jeremy Theisen | Chief Growth and Development Officer

    January 12, 2024 • 62 mins
    In this podcast, we get to talk with Jeremy Theisen, the CDO of Craveworthy Brands, a Multi-brand restaurant operator, who is at the forefront of this revolution, capitalizing on the growing consumer demand for diverse dining experiences. In this podcast, we will explore the phenomenon of Craveworthy Brands and their focus on growth in the fast-casual segment.We explore the array of brands and what makes them work in a new landscap...
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    Secret Marketing Tactics of Breakout Brands

    December 31, 2023 • 57 mins
    In the competitive restaurant industry, standing out is no easy feat. But for some breakout brands, the secret to success lies in unexpected places. In this episode, we dive into the tactics and ideas that restaurants could embrace in the next generation of technology adoption with Shelly Rupel CEO and Founder at Devour.io, a company on a mission to revolutionize restaurant loyalty programs through gamification.The Podcast Rundown
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    Turning Customers into Evangelists vs Influencers and Why This Matters For Your Restaurant

    December 19, 2023 • 49 mins
    In today’s show, Paul Barron and Paul Molinari break down the insight of evangelists vs influencers and why this can make a difference in your restaurant.

    We have a special guest, Wayne Mullins, author of the book Full Circle Marketing. Wayne is here to talk about how restaurants can turn customers into brand evangelists versus just influencers.
    Wayne's book dives deep into the natural laws and psychology behind how a customer transi...
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    Building a Loyalty-Based Brand One App Download At a Time with Urbane Cafe

    December 14, 2023 • 46 mins
    Todays Guest: Caprice Kidgren - Caprice's most notable achievement was her groundbreaking approach to Urbane Cafe's loyalty program. With her strategic insight, she revolutionized the program by introducing non-discount rewards.

    In today’s episode Paul Molinari of Devour.io and Paul Barron break down some key brand features when it comes to loyalty and app-based engagement. One key aspect gaining traction is using mobile apps to fos...
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    Sound Hound is Reshaping Voice AI and the Impact On The Restaurant Business

    December 11, 2023 • 40 mins
    In today’s Rock My Restaurant episode, we take a deep dive into Voice Tech and the future of how it will affect the foodservice and marketing space. Our Guest is Ben Bellettini of Sound Hound. Ben has over a decade of experience working in restaurant technology with expertise in strategic leadership roles at Yelp and Postmates. His expertise lies in helping restaurants leverage groundbreaking technology to evolve and improve custom...
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    Your Loyalty Tech is All Wrong

    November 30, 2023 • 56 mins
    In today's podcast, we focus on three key areas of loyalty and frequency and some example from some brands you might recognize, like Nike, and Starbucks and the idea of how Mcdonald's could be approaching an entirely new way of connecting with consumers in the future.

    In an increasingly digital world, brands are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage with their customers and foster loyalty. While self-directed technology has ...
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    The Next Gen Consumer Is Breaking Your Restaurant

    October 13, 2023 • 28 mins
    Welcome Back - Rock My Restaurant is a resurgence of our longest-running podcast next to The Restaurant Report, all focused on Restaurant Branding, Marketing, and the technology shift driving it. Time to Break Your Brain!

    Next-gen consumers use tech, social, and Web3 to discover and purchase new brands. Here are a few examples:
    • Social commerce: Next-gen consumers increasingly discover and purchase products through social media pl...
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    Brand Expansion & Growth Strategy | Atul Sood - Kitchen United

    August 24, 2021 • 46 mins
    In this episode of the twelve-part Accelerate series for the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, host Sam Stanovich and guest host Kathleen Wood chat with Atul Sood, the chief business officer of Kitchen United, to explore successfully creating and implementing a growth strategy in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

    “We focused the business quickly on restaurants… and then we realized we needed to have a facility f...
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