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TAKEAWAYS:

The Importance of Teaching and Molding Future Leaders - For Gregg Majewski, being a leader in the restaurant industry is an extremely important title and goes beyond the walls of the restaurants. With many being employed for the first time, Majewski understands the vital role the job will play in those employees’ future.

The Ups and Downs of Rapid Growth - Craveworthy grew quickly! With such fast paced growth, though, comes challenges. For Gregg Majewski, he has been able to navigate the issues, and remain appreciative of the unprecedented growth.

Maintaining Quality While Scaling - Quality is important to Gregg Majewski. As Craveworthy continues to expand, his biggest sticking point is to maintain the food quality and hospitality above all. If those two elements disappear, Majewski believes the customers will as well.

Gregg Majewski Prioritizes Consistent Quality

Gregg Majewski embodies leadership that extends far beyond the confines of his establishments under the Craveworthy umbrella. Majewski is passionate about growing his brand and equally as passionate about nurturing and empowering his team. 

He recognizes the profound impact a first job can have on an individual's future trajectory. For Majewski, each new employee represents an opportunity to mold future leaders. Because of that, he emphasizes the importance of teaching foundational skills, such as punctuality, respect for colleagues and customers, and resilience in challenging situations.

"We mold the next generation of leaders.” says Majewski of the importance of molding employees. “The next president or the next Steve Jobs might be coming into our restaurant."

This approach to employment has caused Craveworthy to experience rapid growth that has presented both opportunities and challenges. Majewski has managed to navigate economic fluctuations and operational hurdles while remaining appreciative of the journey. For instance, despite facing underperforming stores in struggling communities, Majewski's commitment to integrity and consistency garnered recognition from industry giants. 

“It has been a truly amazing ride in a short amount of time,” said Majewski. “If you treat people right and you stay on mission and you always do what you say you're going to do, you're eventually going to come out as the big winner.”

And that he has.

Through Craveworthy’s rapid expansion, maintaining food quality and hospitality remains paramount for Majewski. He understands that consistency is key to retaining customer loyalty, and remains vigilant against trading product quality for scalability.

Simply put, “If your food is inconsistent, your consumers won't come back.” 

In this conversation with Wow Bao President and CEO Geoff Alexander, Majewski's visionary leadership in the restaurant industry is showcased through his intentional empowerment of employees, and navigating growth challenges while prioritizing quality. Majewski's commitment to excellence and integrity sets Craveworthy apart. 

In Majewski's own words, "Consumers notice when you cheapen the product. We have to make sure that the product and its quality can be maintained consistently."

Episode Links:

• Wow Bao Online
• Wow Bao Dark Kitchens
• Wow Bao Instagram
• Geoff Alexander LinkedIn
• Geoff Alexander on Medium

ABOUT GREGG MAJEWSKI:

Gregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two plus decades, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands.

• Gregg Majewski Instagram
• Craveworthy Brands Instagram
• Craveworthy Online
• Gregg Majewski LinkedIn
• Craveworthy Franchising Opportunities
• Craveworthy Brands
• Invest in Craveworthy

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“Every business needs to be a media company”

FSTEC is “where restaurants and tech connect”. The conference is a premier gathering of visionaries and innovators in the technology and foodservice industries, recently featured in a compelling presentation by Craveworthy Brands CEO, Gregg Majewski. 

Watch now to learn more about hospitality being a key to restaurant success, his dislike for technology in restaurants, and being first in business.

Episode Links:

• FSTEC Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/connectfsvert/
• INFORMA CONNECT FOODSERVICE VERTICAL (FSTEC) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/informaconnectfoodservicevertical/

Takeaways:

Hospitality is the Key to Success in the Restaurant Industry - Gregg Majewski is about service. More specifically, he pushes his franchisees to put the guest first, ensuring that all processes and systems are created with the customer in mind.

Technology's Current Place in the Restaurant Experience - For Gregg Majewski, it is important that the human elements remain within a restaurant. Technology has made ordering easier and other aspects, such as gathering feedback, more efficient. However, Majewski believes that is where technology would work so that human interaction, the crux of the restaurant industry. Increases.

Timing and Patience Over Being First in Business - Being first is not always best according to Gregg Majewski. Instead, he says to let those with the largest margin for error work out the kinks. That way, the best of the best will remain so, making the decision on which one to employ much clearer.

ABOUT FSTEC Conference

FSTEC is a conference put on by Informa Connect Foodservice Vertical that puts together the best the restaurant industry has to offer and the latest technological innovations. Their tagline “where restaurants and tech connect” is showcased by the various industry leaders that grace the stage for interviews and panels.

ABOUT GREGG MAJEWSKI:

Gregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two plus decades, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands.

• Gregg Majewski Instagram: www.instagram.com/greggmajewski
• Craveworthy Brands Instagram: www.instagram.com/craveworthybrand
• Craveworthy Online: https://www.craveworthybrands.com/
• Gregg Majewski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/ 
• CRAVEWORTHY FRANCHISING - https://www.craveworthybrands.com/franchising
• CRAVEWORTHY BRANDS - https://www.craveworthybrands.com/our-brands
• INVEST IN CRAVEWORTHY - https://invest.profitandsense.com/craveworthy-brands
• NOMINATE A GUEST — Do you know someone who would be great on this show? Let us know by emailing us EMAIL or sending a DM on social media @craveworthybrands
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“Every business needs to be a media company”

In an interview on the Franchise Secrets podcast with Erik Van Horn, Majewski articulates the significance of franchisee success. "The healthier your franchisees are, the healthier you're going to be as a company."

Listen now to learn more about the Craveworthy Difference, collaborating with competitors, and building a winning culture.

• Franchise Secrets Online - https://franchisesecrets.com/
• Franchise Secrets Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franchisesecrets/
• Franchise Secrets YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/franchisesecrets
• Franchise Secrets on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/franchisesecrets/
• Erik Van Horn LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/
• Erik Van Horn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/
• Franchise Development Facebook Group - https://form.jotform.com/213620509558154

Erik Van Horn is a franchise veteran in every sense of the word. He has been everything from franchisee to investor. Now serving also as a consultant, Van Horn has set out to help spread his knowledge through coaching and the Franchise Secrets Podcast while remaining actively involved in franchising. 

Gregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two-plus decades, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands. Craveworthy Media is Majewski’s gift back to the industry that has given him so much. The goal of Craveworthy is to inspire the up-and-coming industry leaders by providing important information, stories, and insights from titans past and present.

• Gregg Majewski Instagram: www.instagram.com/greggmajewski 
• Craveworthy Brands Instagram: www.instagram.com/craveworthybrand 
• Craveworthy Online: https://www.craveworthybrands.com/ 
• Gregg Majewski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/  
• CRAVEWORTHY FRANCHISING:  https://www.craveworthybrands.com/franchising 
• CRAVEWORTHY BRANDS: https://www.craveworthybrands.com/our-brands
• INVEST IN CRAVEWORTHY: https://invest.profitandsense.com/craveworthy-brands

Do you know someone who would be great on this show? Let us know by emailing us EMAIL or sending a DM on social media @craveworthybrands

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Justin Egan, co-founder of Wing It On! and current Vice President of Marketing at Craveworthy Brands, was a guest on Room for Seconds, a show hosted by restaurant industry titan and Craveworthy Brand founder Gregg Majewski. While there, Egan shared valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of his journey in the restaurant business.

As an experienced Marketing Executive and Co-founder of Wing It On!, Justin Egan has established a reputation as a highly regarded creative collaborator. His passion lies in working with other visionaries to achieve relevant outcomes devoid of ego. Serving as the Vice President of Marketing for Craveworthy Brands, Egan is tasked with initiatives essential for company launches in various departments, including Franchise Development, Branding, Business Development, and Investor Relations. Egan is the marketing genius mind behind the “Chicken Like a Champ!” brand strategy.

Gregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two-plus decades, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands. Craveworthy Media is Majewski’s gift back to the industry that has given him so much. The goal of Craveworthy is to inspire the up-and-coming industry leaders by providing important information, stories, and insights from titans past and present.

• Gregg Majewski Instagram: www.instagram.com/greggmajewski 
• Craveworthy Brands Instagram: www.instagram.com/craveworthybrand 
• Craveworthy Online: https://www.craveworthybrands.com/ 
• Gregg Majewski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/  
• CRAVEWORTHY FRANCHISING:  https://www.craveworthybrands.com/franchising 
• CRAVEWORTHY BRANDS: https://www.craveworthybrands.com/our-brands
• INVEST IN CRAVEWORTHY: https://invest.profitandsense.com/craveworthy-brands

Do you know someone who would be great on this show? Let us know by emailing us EMAIL or sending a DM on social media @craveworthybrands

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