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...
Read MoreTaste, 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...
Read MoreDeliciously 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...
Read MoreBuilding 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...
Read MoreKareema’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,...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreBehind 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...
Read MoreLearning 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...
Read MoreService 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...
Read MoreTasting Success: How Joel Robbins is Transforming the Way Brands Go-to-Market
This week we are taking you behind the scenes of the food service industry with Joel Robbins, President of Taste Specific. Join Nick and Joel as they dive deep into the world of food service,...
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