Tastemakers Podcast

This is a conversation with the VP of Marketing Insights for Groundtruth, Sarah Ohle. Sarah worked in marketing for T-Mobile and Palm, then designed custom research for Nielsen before landing at xAd, which is now GroundTruth. They are one of the leading technology platforms aimed at driving and measuring in-store visits by using the location data on your phone. Enjoy!

This is a conversation with the co-founder and CEO of Jrink, Shizu Okusa. Shizu started her career on Wall Street before deciding to make juicing a living. Jrink is a digitally enabled, vertically integrated juice brand with customer experience at the core. They now have 5 tasting shops in Washington DC and a growing on-demand business through their website. Enjoy!

This is a conversation with Fred LeFranc, the Founder of Results Thru Strategy. Fred was the COO of El Torito & Una Mas. He was the CEO of Louise's Trattoria and Flat Rock Grille and the President of the Ruby Restaurant Group. In 2007, he launched Results thru Strategy with a focus on helping some of the largest restaurant brands in the world find their footing in a chaotic marketplace.

This conversation took place at the Restaurant Technology Summit, hosted by CohnReznick.

This is a conversation with Jon Carter, the Head of Digital at Snap Kitchen. Jon developed the digital infrastructure for Live Nation and Ticketmaster before moving into the food business with Snap Kitchen. They've since become one of the most technically advanced brands in the industry. Enjoy!

This is the first of a series of interviews recorded at the Restaurant Technology Summit, hosted by CohnReznick in DC.

This is a conversation with Michael Doneff, the CMO of ThinkFoodGroup. Michael has worked in the luxury space for more than 25 years, from the launch of the Michelin Guide in the US to CMO roles at Viceroy Hotel Group and Canyon Ranch before landing his current role. ThinkFoodGroup is the restaurant group started by Jose Andres including concepts like Minibar, Beefsteak, Bazaar and many others. Enjoy!

This is the first of a series of interviews recorded at the Restaurant Technology Summit, hosted by CohnReznick in DC.

This is a conversation with the President & COO of La Madeleine, John Cahill. La Madeleine was opened in the heart of Dallas in 1983 by a Frenchmen who missed the tastes of his hometown. Since then, they've grown to 80 locations with many more to come as they've evolved towards a franchise model.

Tastemakers will be recording a live podcast at CohnReznick's Restaurant Technology Summit with Jon Carter, Head of Digital at Snap Kitchen. The event features speakers like Josh Patchus from Cava Grill and Christopher Sebes from Heartland Commerce, on October 18th in Washington DC. To register, find the link below. Use the code TM50 for a 50% discount.

https://www.cohnreznick.com/events/2017/2017-restaurant-technology-summit

This is a conversation with the Chief Insights Officer at Technomic, Darren Tristano. Technomic is an insights company in foodservice and retail that handles industry research, menu and consumer trends, volumetrics and more. We chatted about some of the bigger trends happening in the restaurant industry at the Restaurant Leadership conference last April.

Tastemakers will be live at CohnReznick's Restaurant Technology Summit, which features speakers like Josh Patchus from Cava Grill and Christopher Sebes from Heartland Commerce, on October 18th in Washington DC. To register, find the link below. Use the code TM50 for a 50% discount.

https://www.cohnreznick.com/events/2017/2017-restaurant-technology-summit

This is a conversation with the founder and CEO of Sense360, Eli Portnoy. Sense360 uses mobile sensors built into smartphones to understand a user's location and activity and combines that with attitudinal data to explain the "why, what, and how." Their clients include companies like Chipotle and Firehouse Subs amongst many others, He also founded ThinkNear, a pioneer in using location data to target advertising.

Tastemakers will be live at CohnReznick's Restaurant Technology Summit, which features speakers like Josh Patchus from Cava Grill and Christopher Sebes from Heartland Commerce, on October 18th in Washington DC. To register, use the link below. Enter the code TM50 for a 50% discount.

https://www.cohnreznick.com/events/2017/2017-restaurant-technology-summit

This is a conversation with the CEO of Pollo Campero, Tim Pulido. Tim has had a massive career in the food business with roles including SVP of Marketing for Pizza Hut, Global New Concept Development Officer at McDonalds, President and COO of Pick Up Stix, President & CEO of Shakey's, President and Chief Concept Officer of Mimi's Cafe, and the board of Technomic. Tim has led Pollo Campero, an iconic South American chicken chain, to 5 consecutive years of growth. Enjoy!

This is a conversation with the co-founder of Slim Chickens, Tom Gordon. Slim Chickens just zoomed past 60 locations on their way to 600 planned in the next decade, including their first international location which opened this year. Last year, they were ranked number 6 in Restaurant Business's Future 50 and CNBC called them one of 6 hot franchise restaurants to watch. Enjoy!