🔥 Mo Jessa, Earl’s Restaurants: So You Want to Go From Dishwasher to Executive 🍽️

In this episode, Mo Jessa shares his incredible 30-year journey at Earls Restaurants, where he started as a dishwasher and rose to become the first non-family President of the company. 💪

Mo dives into how he helped reimagine the Earls brand, expanding it to 70+ locations across North America 🌎 and leading a team of over 7,000 people. He reflects on what it takes to build a culture of ownership, accountability, and heart - and why investing in your people is always the best strategy for success. 🙌

🎯 Key takeaways:

✨ Build a culture where people treat it like their business

🍳 Culinary education and training matter

🌍 Authenticity is key when growing into new markets

🤝 Listen to your guests and adapt

💡 Equip young leaders - they’re your greatest asset

💬 “We have impeccable standards.”

💬 “Invest in your people.”