We’re in the sunshine ☀️ state for this week’s episode of MP TV as Matt hangs out with Peter Falisi, co-owner of The Hangout by Two ✌🏼 Guys. The pair sit down at his 160 seat 🍽️ restaurant to talk about his catering beginnings and transition to restaurant owner. Peter shares:

👉🏼 The origins of the Two Guys brand 👉🏼 Difficulties hiring in this post pandemic world 👉🏼 Their daily events at the restaurant

We’re in ATL 🍑 as Matt visits one of our favorite Frutta Bowls locations, Chastain Park. 📍 Matt and owner Holly take a break outside to discuss her first few years in business (with one of them being 2020 🤯). The two dive into:

🍓 Training your customers with to-go orders 🍓 That your employees are always watching 🍓 How we helped her gain new customers 🍓 Making Frutta Bowls fun during the pandemic 🍓 Why you’re everything when you’re the CEO 🍓 Creating a community atmosphere

Matt meanders down to South Carolina for this episode of MP TV. There he meets up with William Nichols, owner of Fyre Pizza Co. Fyre Pizza is a newly opened independent restaurant, where you can build your own pizza or order one of their specialties. Matt and William sit down to chat about what he’s learned in his quest to acquire customers. This includes:

🍕 Realizing that you’re in the people business 🍕 Breaking customers regular restaurant habits 🍕 Why he gave away over 3,000 FREE pizzas

We’re in the mood for some Southern seafood 🦐 🦀🦞 this week as Matt visits Crazy Crab Seafood Bar and Grill. 📍 You can expect low-country boils, gumbo, jambalaya, Cajun classics, and all types of shellfish 😋 when you stop in for a visit. Owner Haras Sajjad explains his seafood background to Matt as the pair discuss:

🦀 Being a present owner 🦀 Why the Crazy Crab brand attracted him 🦀 Why cleanliness is a TOP priority 🦀 Growing with the right people

Sweet Taters 🥔 is getting customers hooked on a feeling, a feeling of nostalgia. Through their farm 🚜 to table menu and mismatched dishes 🍽️, Sweet Taters brings back that feeling you used to get at Grandma’s house.🏡 Join Matt and owner Natasha Bolden as they dive into:

🍽️ Their increasing carry out orders 🍽️ Bringing back nostalgia 🍽️ Their changing farm to table menu 🍽️ Pivoting while having patience 🍽️ Switching up seasonal decor 🍽️ Finding the perfect POS system

Located in the heart ❤️ of Chicago’s West Loop you’ll find Taco Lulú 🌮 and their menu of delicious authentic Mexican food. When you need to escape your 9 to 5 ⏰ with a margarita 🍹, they’re the place to go. Matt and owner Michael Stadnicki relax at one of their tables to talk all about:

🌮 Creating an escape for customers 🌮 Why you should give away FREE food 🌮 Growing your business from every angle 🌮 Marketing within your 4 walls 🌮 Grassroots marketing within your community 🌮 How to get your mind right

We are outside of Chicago 📍 this week as Matt visits Madison’s Pub & Grill. Madison’s makes you feel at home with their Cheers-esque 🍻 atmosphere and kick butt recent renovation 🛠️. Check in with Matt and owner Chetna as they discuss:

👉 The 3 reasons why customers DON’T come back 👉 Creating an amazing atmosphere and ambiance 👉 How your locations dictates your customers 👉 Why you need to narrow down your menu 👉 How outdoor dining is here to stay 👉 And why Covid forced them to think outside the box!

We’re in Arizona this week as Matt visits Daniel Bruno and his franchise of Duck Donuts. 🦆🍩 The pair have a quacking good time and dive into:

🍩 Understanding ALL aspects of your business 🍩 Becoming known locally 🍩 The hustle of opening a franchise 🍩 Real estate opportunities 🍩 Having a transitional staff 🍩 Giving back to their community

And we’re back with part TWO! Take a look back at the past 30 episodes with part two of our rewind. We’re recapping our episodes with Pacino’s, Aioli Burger, Unbaked and more! Some of our favorite highlights include:

🍔 Changing your calls to action 🐽 Getting your name out there with grassroots marketing 🐟 Having the right staff in place 🫕 Stepping up as an owner 🍝 Getting involved in the community 🍪 Being detail oriented

Take a look back at the past 30 episodes, and some of our favorite guests, with part one of our rewind! We’re recapping our episodes with Frutta Bowls, 618 Restaurant, Coconut Kenny’s and more. Some of our favorite highlights include:

⚠️ Keeping consistency with systems 🤝 Being community-minded 🍕 Trusting the staff you put in charge 🍓 Opening a Franchise 🌯 3rd Party History 🔑 The keys to catering success