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Restaurant Influencers

Jul 25, 2023

Bennett Maxwell is the founder of cookie franchise Dirty Dough (@dirty_dough) and host of the Deeper than Dough podcast. He embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth that has shaped both his life and his business. 

Listen to this interview to learn about creating a company mission...


Jul 18, 2023

In the competitive global restaurant industry, having a unique concept that captivates both operators and consumers is no easy task. But Pepper Lunch has done it.

Listen to this interview from the National Restaurant Show with the executive team behind Pepper Lunch — Troy Hooper, Yuto Tago, and Sumio Matsumoto — to...


Jul 11, 2023

Lawrence Longo (@bigshot) is the founder/CEO of Off the Menu, a unique concept created out of providing access to food items not on the menu at popular restaurants. The serial entrepreneur is also an operating partner for Irv’s Burger and Prince St. Pizza.

Listen to this interview to learn about being the “Don King...


Jul 5, 2023

Busboys and Poets, a socially conscious restaurant, bookstore, and community hub, was inspired by one of the most famous busboy poets of all time: Langston Hughes. By providing space for all, the full-service restaurant chain has inspired much more than appetites.

Listen to this interview from the Toast HQ with...