In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NextGen Network. Marlon is transforming the education and non-commercial space through his groundbreaking initiatives and...
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Adam Letizio’s Path from the US Navy to Senior VP of Foodservice for A.J. Letizio Sales & Marketing
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Adam Letizio, Senior Vice President of A.J. Letizio Sales and Marketing. Adam shares his journey in the foodservice industry and discusses...
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Taste, Trends, and Publishing: Foodservice Insights from Cathy Holley, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief at Flavor & The Menu Magazine
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Cathy Holley Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Flavor & The Menu Magazine and owner of the Flavor Experience event. Cathay and Nick...
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Deliciously Profitable: How Kern Halls, Owner & Chief Innovator at Ingenious Culinary Concepts, is Increasing K-12 Cafeteria ROI
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Kern Halls, Owner, and Chief Innovator at Ingenious Culinary Concepts. Kern discusses his journey in the foodservice industry, including his work...
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Building Iconic Global Brands and Fostering Passion in the Restaurant Industry
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Paul Mangiamele, Owner, Chairman, and CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands. Paul discusses various aspects of running a franchise model and being...
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Kareema’s Insights: The Evolution and Future of the Food Service Industry
Join Kareema as she delves into the past and future of the food service industry. She reflects on its transactional nature 20 years ago, when marketing programs and category management were just starting, requiring stern,...
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A Conversation with Steve Sweeney, Past Chartwells CEO, on Leading a Multi-Million Dollar Company
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice Podcast, Nick speaks with Steve Sweeney, former CEO and President of Chartwells. Steve shares his journey in the food service industry, from his early days in his...
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Behind the Elegance: The Pursuit of Unmatched Excellence with Guy Rigby, Past Four Seasons VP of Food & Beverage in the Americas
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice Podcast, Nick speaks with Guy Rigby, VP of Food & Beverage for Four Seasons in the Americas. Guy shares his journey in the luxury hotel industry, from...
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Learning Your Craft: Lessons from Elohi Strategic Advisors CEO, Dimitra Rizzi, On the Power of Slowing Down So You Can Go Fast.
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice Podcast, Nick speaks with Dimitra Rizzi, CEO of Alohi Strategic Advisors. Demetria discusses her background in the food service industry, including her experience working at Wendy’s and...
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Service with a Smile: Mark Setterington’s Recipe for Exceptional Customer Experience as a Restaurant Co-Founder and CEO.
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice Podcast, Nick speaks with Mark Setterington, Co-founder and CEO of Island Fin Poke Company, a franchise with 26 open locations, and 65 more on the way. Mark...
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