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Shawn P. Walchef

Shawn P. Walchef

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This Chef Fled a War-Torn Country as a Child. Now She's Helping Other Refugees Rebuild Their Lives.

Chef Jennifer Sebasigari once dreamed of becoming a celebrity chef, but now she's dreaming about helping others make their own dreams come true. From...

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How to Use Tech to Save Your Restaurant Money and Help Turn First-Time Patrons Into Loyal Customers

William Connors, the Director of IT at Noble Restaurant Group, is helping lead a transformative journey in restaurant management by embracing and...

23.04.2024 10

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'Emails Work!' This Entrepreneur Says Email Marketing Is Still the Best Way to Connect and Sell. Here Are His Top Tips.

Adam Ochstein, CEO of Fishbowl, is an advocate for the enduring power of email marketing and data-driven personalization. Through his insights and...

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'Don't Be Afraid to Do Something That Nobody Understands': How This Entrepreneur Re-Invented His Career and Found Happiness

Chef Joe Gatto isn't your ordinary culinary master. He's also a filmmaker and producer who seamlessly blends his passions to create a one-of-a-kind...

09.04.2024 10

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The Philly Cheesesteak Was Invented At This Spot in 1930. Here's Why Fans Can't Stay Away 90 Years Later.

At the heart of Philadelphia's culinary legacy stands Pat's King of Steaks, a landmark synonymous with the iconic Philly cheesesteak. Frank Olivieri,...

02.04.2024 10

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"I Was an Awful High School Student": How the Owner of an Award-Winning Restaurant Brand Beat the Odds and Found Success

"I was an awful high school student, and I was a superior culinary student." Since the 4th grade, Andy Husbands set his sights on becoming a chef,...

19.03.2024 20

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Chef Reveals the No. 1 Thing He's Seen That Makes a Restaurant Successful or Not

For chef-turned-entrepreneur Christian Fischer, hospitality is a serious business. Christian Fischer is a culinary coach, author, and stalwart in the...

12.03.2024 5

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How The Nourish Spot Is Building a Legacy of Healthy Eating and Community Connection

With a family legacy steeped in courage, Dawn Kelly becoming an entrepreneur was almost inevitable. As the founder of The Nourish Spot, a healthy food...

05.03.2024 40

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The Waitlist for This Sushi Spot Numbers in the Hundreds. Here's the Secret Ingredient of Its Success.

There's no fast path to becoming a master — it takes work. As a renowned sushi chef and owner of Royal Izakaya in Philadelphia, Jesse Ito carries a...

27.02.2024 8

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Celebrity Chef Maneet Chauhan Shares Her Best Tip for Aspiring TV Chefs

If you have passion, it will open doors. Chef Maneet Chauhan's passion for cooking led to her becoming a food TV star and celebrated restaurant owner....

20.02.2024 7

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24-Karat Gold Syrup Is Just One Part of This Self-Taught Chef's Empire

Restaurant owners can build their business and personal brands simultaneously. Kelli Ferrell is a distinct personality in the restaurant space. Not...

06.02.2024 20

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The Coffee Shop Issa Rae Helped Turn Into a Community Destination

Hilltop Coffee Kitchen founders Yonnie Hagos and Ajay Relan were intentional in creating a mission-driven space. The Hilltop team (including...

30.01.2024 7

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How This Chef Navigated a $80,000 Turnaround for His Business

Restaurant owners can still be involved in the kitchen without being completely hands-on. Troy Guard, the founder of TAG Restaurant Group,...

23.01.2024 8

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How This Brewing Company Tapped Into New Revenue Streams By Putting Their Drinks In People's Fridges

Restaurants can think OUTSIDE the box by putting their products INSIDE a box. Tiago Carneiro, founder of Novo Brazil Brewing Company in San Diego,...

09.01.2024 10

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Achieving Your Goal Is Secondary. The Climb Is What Really Counts, Says the CEO of Pressed.

Justin Nedelman went from real estate to restaurants. It's not a traditional path. But then again, the CEO of Pressed prides himself on pushing onward...

02.01.2024 10

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Why This Restaurateur Loves Confrontational Customers

Experience is everything. That's the underlying belief of FB Society, a Dallas-based hospitality company operating numerous restaurant concepts that...

26.12.2023 9

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She Was Named One of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs of 2023. Here's What She Does Inside and Outside of the Kitchen to Keep Customers Coming Back for More.

As a young chef starting out in the tough Mexico City restaurant scene, Isabel Coss learned the secret ingredient to success: creativity. "I knew...

19.12.2023 20

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How This Franchise Founder Scored Big Success By Going Smaller

Brandon Landry loves basketball, but he was built for business. The co-founder of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux brings forward-thinking and Southern...

12.12.2023 10

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Good Leadership Is a Lot Like a Bag of Golf Clubs, According to the CEO of Hooters

Quality leadership is like a bag of golf clubs, says Hooters of America CEO Sal Melilli. A golf bag full of top-notch clubs — from putter to driver...

05.12.2023 8

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You Hate Taxes. This Viral Content Creator Loves Them.

Chances are, you HATE taxes. That's why Duke LOVES them. Duke Alexander Moore, CEO founder of Duke Tax, is a tax pro and social media content creator...

28.11.2023 4

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The Over-the-Top Strategy That Is Creating Lifelong Customers for This Restaurant Group

To give customers the ultimate hospitality experience, you have to go over the top. That's according to Patrick Barrett and Tim Whitlock of Mastro's...

21.11.2023 6

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Meet the Pizza-Making Robots Churning Out 600 Pies Hourly at PizzaHQ

What happens when you mix automation with excellence? You get a robot revolution. PizzaHQ is leading the way by focusing on automation and efficiency...

14.11.2023 4

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How the Seven Reasons Restaurant Group Won a Michelin Star by Telling a Mystical Story With Food

Seven Reasons was built to tell a story. Co-owned by Chef Enrique Limardo and Managing Partner Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger, the Michelin star restaurant...

07.11.2023 6

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The CEO of Kitchen United Says This Is His Most Essential Business Tool

"We'll be friends forever." That notable quote from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh sums up how Kitchen United CEO Atul Sood approaches life and...

31.10.2023 30

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There was no 'Twitch for Chefs' until this Media Entrepreneur Cooked Up the Idea for Kittch

Kittch is a platform for culinary creators unlike any before. By giving a place for chefs to livestream content and connect with a community of fans,...

19.10.2023 10

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Micha Magid of Mighty Quinn's BBQ Says Restaurants Need to Break the Mold When It Comes to Franchising. Here's Why.

Scaling a brick-and-mortar restaurant brand is a big challenge. But Micha Magid and Mighty Quinn's BBQ have found success growing their franchise...

17.10.2023 6

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LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Built a Community of 50K Followers. Here's How.

Evan LeRoy, co-owner of LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, is crafting boundary-breaking menu items and innovative social media at the same time. Recognizing a...

10.10.2023 2

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Running a Profitable Restaurant Is Not Easy. But Coach Chip Klose Has a Plan for You.

Chip Klose wants you to work smarter, not harder. The restaurant consultant and host of the Restaurant Strategy podcast is on a mission to redefine...

03.10.2023 10

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Devin Eichler of Crafty Cow Explains How to Use Your Personal Brand to Boost Your Business

Crafty Cow Founder/CEO Devin Eichler understands that in the fast-paced world of restaurants, simplicity and connection are often the keys to success....

26.09.2023 2

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How Restaurant365 CEO Tony Smith Uses Data to Make Better Decisions

Restaurant365's Tony Smith knows he's not a social media expert. Few people are. Still, the software company executive has been able to prove that...

19.09.2023 9

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Sara Finnegan of Edley's Restaurant Group Shares the Key Ingredient for Restaurant Success

Sara Finnegan, chief of staff at Edley's Restaurant Group, has an inspiring recipe for growth. And the main ingredient is a Southern Soul. The...

12.09.2023 7

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