In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam shares two interviews that he conducted recently at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. First up is Paul Altero, cofounder and CEO of Bubbakoo’s Burritos, a New Jersey based fast casual that’s leveraging a unique, Mexican fusion menu to accomplish explosive franchise growth across the U.S. After that you’ll hear a conversation with Chris Smith, owner and CEO of Zunzi’s and Zunzibar, a dual-brand business bringing South African inspired sandwiches and beach-vibe experiences to customers across the South. 

In these conversations, you’ll find out why:

• There’s opportunity to mix and match menu platforms
• Having a great broker and moving quickly are key to getting real estate you want
• There’s always white space available to you, no matter your competition
• Fast casual may no longer be about experience
• A brand can be a vessel for helping people be the best versions of themselves 

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