In our latest CREATE Conversation, Nation’s Restaurant News spoke with Mike Lenard, CEO and founder of TaKorean; Alex Wu, founder of Bao’d Up; and Yong Zhao, founder of Junzi. In this conversation filmed in Denver during CREATE, the three discussed why Chinese food is so cheap, the opportunities in Asian food, how to begin franchising, the cost of labor and more.

 

Be sure to check out our other CREATE conversations:

 

Figuring out a 4-day workweek at Asian Box

4 restaurant leaders discuss their struggles with labor, supply chain and more

Hear a CREATE conversation between 3 industry CEOs

How Maria Empanada’s founder Lorena Cantarovici took on the restaurant industry

 

If you’re in Washington D.C. join us for our CREATE Roadshow Oct. 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Chaia Tacos’ Chinatown location for free drinks and an educational panel as well as a chance to network with industry peers. RSVP here!