In this episode of The Pineapple Perspective, Troy Hooper sits down with Andrew K. Smith, co-founder and managing partner of the Savory Fund. They explore the principles of servant leadership, authentic partnership in franchising, and how discipline, transparency, and an abundance mindset can shape the future of the hospitality industry. Andrew shares lessons from both tech and restaurant sectors, emphasizes the importance of operational excellence before scaling, and outlines how the Savory Fund supports emerging restaurant brands not just with capital, but with people and systems.

Topics Discussed in the Episode

• The difference between lifestyle and legacy businesses

• How hospitality fosters a sense of belonging

• The importance of sharing failures and building trust

• Savory Fund’s operating model and investment criteria

• Franchising philosophy and building true partnerships

Connect with Andrew Smith:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewksmithsavoryfund

https://savoryfund.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/savoryfund

https://www.instagram.com/andrewksmith/ 

https://www.instagram.com/savoryfund/

instagram.com/savoryrestaurantfund/ 

https://restaurantologysummit.com/ 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4BqfX79kiM9uy53yfcaxnA

 

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.