Curious about the challenges and rewards of leaving a corporate career for the restaurant industry and becoming a multi-unit franchisee? 

 

In this episode of The Pineapple Perspective, host Troy Hooper interviews Lauren Fernandez, CEO of Full Course, a company that invests in and supports early-stage food and restaurant brands. Here are the key points discussed in the interview:

 

- Lauren shares her deep connection to the hospitality industry.

- She discusses how her upbringing and cultural background have shaped her to make a positive impact.

- Lauren’s journey from lawyer to multi-unit franchisee and starting Full Course.

- Challenges faced by the industry, like lack of available debt and scarcity of affordable real estate.

- Creative solutions to challenges including private credit and crowdsourcing.

You can learn more about Lauren Fernandez on LinkedIn. 

This show is sponsored by Pepper Lunch. Find a location near you!

Production and Administration work completed by Smart Podcast Solutions and Elevate Virtual Business Solutions. 

Episode author:

Troy Hooper, Lauren Fernandez