Best Restauranttech Podcasts (2023)

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Community, Quality, Innovation: Key Ingredients to Building a Successful Coffee Shop with Kaity Gould 23:52

13h ago23:52

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Welcome to another episode of #localbites, the podcast that celebrates the stories of entrepreneurs who are making a mark in their communities. In today's episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Kaity Gould, co-owner of Fort Smith Coffee Company. Originally a barista in Sydney, Australia, Kaity’s passion for craft coffee led her back to the …

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Brewing Business Resilience: Ankur Dholkaia's Unconventional Route to Coffee Shop Success 18:39

2h ago18:39

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Ankur Dholakia wanted to be in charge of his own destiny and decided to ultimately take the leap into entrepreneurship by taking over an existing business, Cafe Eleven. He made the big change of switching the menu to a fully vegan selection. Another unique thing that Ankur offers at Cafe Eleven is a pre-paid tab to give an old-fashioned feel to a n…

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Unlocking Extra Income Through Catering & Events with Brittanié Cadieux 17:21

1h ago17:21

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When this coffee shop closed down during the pandemic, they were surrounded by a community that refused to let them close their doors for long. This incredible support is how Brittanié Cadieux came to be the manager at Well & Good. In this community making people feel known creates a sense of ownership for the customers and they want to take care o…

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Surviving the Great Resignation with Phil Killoran 42:06

16d ago42:06

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We’re on week number two of our break and we’re working hard on some improvements to #localbites! Thank you for your continued support of the show. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss anything! This week we’re rewinding to an earlier episode with Phil Kiloran, founder of BirdCode Hot Chicken. Phil started out as a franchisee befor…

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The Cafe That Turns into a Yoga Studio with Katie Kutler 27:14

25d ago27:14

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Thank you all for your support for #localbites! We are going to take a two week break to improve our show so we can continue having deep, meaningful conversations with incredible entrepreneurs. Don’t worry though- we have a previous episode for this week! One of our more popular episodes with Katie Kutler of Kaffe Karma. Katie is passionate about w…

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Creating Captivating Coffee Experiences: Design, Sourcing, and Fluid Spaces with Matthew Evilsizor of Conscious Bean 29:58

1M ago29:58

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The owner of the Conscious Bean, Matthew Evilsizor, is joining us today to share his values and expertise in the area of design in coffee shops. This niche in the coffee business is incredibly important from either side of the ordering counter. Matthew is talking all about mindset and encourages business owners to have a clear idea of their goals. …

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Community Involvement Benefits All 35:53

23d ago35:53

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Today on #localbites we’re welcoming the co-founder of Whimsy Tea Company, Gordon Davis. This company was built on the back of their community, and Gordon has learned the power of saying yes and how it drives growth in a whimsical way. Everybody builds everybody else, and Gordon is sharing with us the importance of community. With over 600 tea flav…

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The Importance of Partnerships & Quality Machines 19:25

2M ago19:25

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On today’s episode of #localbites we’re joined by Vanessa Ghantous, owner of Provisions. If there’s one thing Vanessa has learned from starting out in a food truck, it’s that you have to be prepared for anything. Her goal for each service is to not have to close her doors, even when her espresso machine breaks down in the middle of a Saturday morni…

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Tips for Multiple Locations 23:20

2M ago23:20

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Today on #localbites we’re welcoming John Pickerel, founder of Buckhorn BBQ Grill. From selling at farmer’s markets to eight brick and mortar locations, John has a lot of wisdom to share with listeners today. To stand out from the crowd, Buckhorn has focused on a unique cut of meat that has caused lines to wrap around the block. The key to the grow…

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Testing Menus & Targeting Demographics: Numbers Don't Lie & Feelings Aren't Facts 18:35

2M ago18:35

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Welcome to Jaryn Oakley, the operating partner of The Morning Squeeze, on today’s episode of #localbites. This breakfast joint went from having a menu with 143 items to less than 50 and saw an increase in customer turnaround time and revenue. The Morning Squeeze utilizes specials at all three locations to test new items before they make it to a per…

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Finding The Right Solutions For Unique Businesses 23:41

2M ago23:41

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On today’s episode of #localbites we’re talking to William Pressgrove, owner of The Rollin’ Mug. This drink truck stands out from the crowd because it looks like an actual mug. Being that unique comes with its own set of challenges, and William is walking through what his first year of business looked like and the struggles that came with it. With …

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Leaning Into Your Niche 21:47

2M ago21:47

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Nothing happens overnight, especially for Kerry Fitzmaurice who is the founder of Pure Grit. A four year journey in the making, Pure Grit serves great barbecue that happens to be vegan. Kerry has a background in sustainability and PR/marketing and is using those skills to help her stand out in the New York crowd. For such a niche market, Kerry uses…

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Transitioning Your Business Model 25:51

3M ago25:51

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Starting up a restaurant comes with a unique set of challenges, but what if you’re trying to create a quick service model of the back of an established fine dining brand? Today on #localbites we’re joined by Quentin Meloff, the operations manager for Aloette Go. Aloette Go was opened as a response to the COVID pandemic and the brand faced hard deci…

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Developing Brand Image 19:38

3M ago19:38

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Aaron Young, creative director at Crust Pizza Co. Prior to working at Crust Pizza Co, Aaron worked at a non-profit and is talking about some of the differences he’s noticed between restaurant and non-profit marketing. After he onboarded at Crust Pizza Co. the brand expanded to eighteen restaurants and has the challenge of marketing to people in Lou…

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Team Culture and KPIs Lead to Success 31:59

3M ago31:59

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On today’s #localbites episode, we’re welcoming Tom Schmidt, the owner of Salt+Smoke. Tom brought fine dining to barbecue with Salt+Smoke when he was on the brink of moving in with his in-laws and $100 in the bank account. Tom realized that if he stayed at one storefront, people would have to leave his team due to lack of professional growth. Since…

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Passion and Processes Brings Customers In 30:42

3M ago30:42

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Today we’re talking to John Vigliotti, the owner of Peppino’s Restaurant & Catering. He is answering the burning question everyone has: pizza or calzone? Stepping into Peppino’s after buying the restaurant, John is talking about some of the changes he made to the restaurant in order to improve profit. Since adding a catering side to the business, J…

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Finding the Right Model and Brand 27:06

4M ago27:06

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Today we’re joined by Matthew Guelke, the co-founder and CEO of The Plant Cafe Organic. A health retreat sparked Matthew’s passion for eating healthy and healing foods. All the food in Matthew’s restaurants are organic so people know what’s not in their food. Matthew is walking listeners through the process of getting investments and how he and his…

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Using Technology & Systems to Stay Ahead 26:13

4M ago26:13

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Julian Kegel is the owner of Kegel’s Inn. Starting as a speakeasy in prohibition, Kegel’s Inn has stood proud for 99 years. Julian took over the restaurant from his cousins to prevent it from becoming a coffee shop or nightclub. Over 10 years of owning The Kegel Inn, Julian has learned lessons along the way. Tackling the challenge of the pandemic, …

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How to Create Your Own Private-Label Coffee Brand 24:28

4M ago24:28

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Mogiana Coffee, created by Cristina Dias, is the epitome of her childhood and hospitality experience. Cristina grew up playing on her grandfather’s coffee farm and after 11 years in hospitality she began roasting coffee. Starting out by roasting beans only from her grandfather’s farm to expanding to farms across the globe, Cristina is painting the …

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How to Use Influencers to Increase Sales 24:07

4M ago24:07

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From working as a server, to becoming a manager, to then becoming involved in the corporate level, Alexandra Scott has been in the restaurant industry for 13 years. Alex currently works with Tableside Restaurant Group in the marketing side of things. Having been at the front of the store before, Alex brings a unique perspective to marketing and is …

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Why More Double Shifts Can Lead to Better Service 36:23

5M ago36:23

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If you knew exactly what would happen when you opened a restaurant, would you? Well today Doug Mathieux, the owner of Artesano, is talking to us about his experience as well as tips on staffing and customer service. Having owned two restaurants event though his expertise wasn’t originally in restaurants, Doug has a wealth of knowledge he’s sharing …

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A Strong Mission Is The Foundation of a Successful Coffee Shop 37:11

5M ago37:11

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Faith Lee and her husband opened Bird & Branch with the purpose of training employees who have historically had a hard time holding down employment. From never drinking coffee to opening Bird & Branch, this coffee shop is a culmination of hard work, compassion, and . Faith and her husband worked at several coffee shops to learn the ropes as barista…

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Grow Your Restaurant From a Single Food Truck to Multiple Locations 34:33

5M ago34:33

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How do you make Indian food something people feel comfortable ordering on their own? This question led Samir (CFO/CTO) and Neal (CEO) Idnani to open NaanStop, a food truck that has now turned into multiple locations. The brother’s use their mom’s recipes and their own unique skill sets to create an Indian food restaurant with an easy to decode menu…

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Living Up To The Far Trade Name With Bailey Cherry 25:35

5M ago25:35

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On today’s episode of #localbites we’re welcoming Bailey Cherry, marketing and events coordinator for Equator Coffee. Opening in 1998, Equator Coffee has been roasting and selling coffee while caring for the farmers who are the foundation of their business. Bailey got involved with Equator Coffee when she moved towns and applied for a job at the ca…

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Vacation In A Cup with Hermina Lezama 24:56

6M ago24:56

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This week we’re welcoming Hermina Lezama, owner of Coffee Island Inc. The pandemic sparked Hermina’s idea to start building her own roasting business to make her mom the perfect cup of coffee. Coffee Island Inc. specializes in wholesale and is committed to fresh coffee with an island feel as a nod to Hermina’s Trinidad background. Hermina is walkin…

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You Have to Be Kind with Cynthia Lubin 21:48

6M ago21:48

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From nursing school and phlebotomy to smoothie trucks, Cynthia Lubin, the owner of Earth N Zest, utilized the opportunity the pandemic provided her to embrace a new part of her journey. Cynthia tested the waters for her market by selling smoothies out of her house and then switched to a smoothie truck. She is sharing her smoothie truck strategy and…

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Connecting With Your Customer Base with Dave Fulwider 26:10

6M ago26:10

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David Fulwinder, co-owner of Old Salt Coffee Company is joining us on today’s episode of #localbites. David started in the Navy, but ended up in coffee roasting after a failed attempt to move he and his wife to a coffee farm in Hawaii. After 10 years of development, Old Salt Coffee Co. came to be through a series of decisions, coffee roasting dilem…

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15 Years in Business with Mo Alhakim 14:42

7M ago14:42

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On today’s episode of #localbites we’re talking to Mo Alhakim, owner of Mo’z Cafe. Mo started at the Marriott as a valet before becoming a manager at a restaurant. Years later, Mo’z Cafe was opened. Mo’z Cafe has been open for over 15 years and Moe is telling us what it’s like to open and own multiple locations. When COVID-19 came, Mo lost two of h…

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Expanding Through Ghost Kitchens with Joelle Parenteau 24:03

7M ago24:03

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Joelle Parenteau opened Wolf Down, a German street food restaurant, because her husband was missing out on the food from his home country. Being an entrepreneur by nature, Joelle took it upon herself to create the solution to her and her husband’s problem. She is sharing with us what it’s like to open a restaurant, ride out the pandemic, and even s…

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A Third Place with Katie Kutler 26:08

7M ago26:08

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Kaffe Karma is a coffee shop by day and a yoga studio by night. The owner, Katie Kutler, is talking to us about her unique business plan for Kaffe Karma and how she is preparing for the grand opening. Learn more about Kaffe Karma by clicking one of the links below. https://www.kaffekarma.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kaffe.karma/ [00:00] Show intr…

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Roasting Great Coffee with Mike Ayars 34:04

7M ago34:04

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We are welcoming Mike Ayars, owner of Turnstile Coffee in NJ, to this episode of #localbites! Mike has over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee business, and is talking to us today about some unique experiences he has had and how he runs a wholesale roastery business at the same time. Website: https://www.turnstilecoffee.com/ Instagram: …

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Consistency, Quality & Timing with Michael Pustai 21:51

8M ago21:51

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On today’s episode of #localbites we’re talking to Michael Pustai, owner of Hops Kitchen. Michael has a unique business plan and partners with breweries in Virginia. Hops Kitchen has been growing continuously for the past 10 years and isn’t slowing down any time soon! Website: https://www.hops-kitchen.com/ [00:00] Show intro [00:37] What Michael wa…

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Excellence, Education & Community with Logan Torrance 29:34

8M ago29:34

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Join us on the podcast today for a wild ride of a story with Logan Torrance, co-owner of Luma Coffee in Hammond, LA. Logan is walking us through the opening of Luma Coffee, with all of its twists and turns. Find out more about this charming coffee shop in the heart of historic downtown Hammond on their website, https://www.lumacoffeeroasters.com/ F…

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20 Years and 3 Economic Downturns with Rafat Haddad 17:25

8M ago17:25

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Today we’re talking to Rafat Haddad, owner of Three Bean Coffee. Rafat has been the owner for 20 years and experienced many hardships over that time. Listen in to learn from the wisdom of someone who has been in the business and seen just about everything. [00:00] Show intro [00:34] Celebrating 20 years of business [03:41] Why do the people keep co…

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Differentiate With Experience & Keep Customers Coming Back 31:27

8M ago31:27

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On today’s episode we’re welcoming Pete Smith, the owner of Matter More Coffee Shop in Hampstead, NC. Pete opened his coffee shop three days before a pandemic shut down the world, and he’s here to tell us how he rolled with the punches and built trust with his team and the community. To learn more about Pete’s speaking engagements, look on his webs…

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Bringing Middle Eastern Coffee Culture to Canada with Anas Alsaid 36:31

8M ago36:31

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On today’s episode of Local Bites we’re talking to Anaz, the co-owner of Pistachio, a coffee shop in Vancouver. Anaz talks about where Pistachio gets its Mediterranean influence, how the coffee shop is bringing Middle Eastern coffee culture to Canada, and what it’s like opening a cafe with a friend. Learn more about Pistachio on their website, http…

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How To Use Tips to Retain Employees with Kirk Grogan 35:29

9M ago35:29

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On today’s episode of Local Bites, we talk to Kirk Grogan, the honorary co-founder of Tip House. Kirk is discussing how Tip Haus has helped restaurants, offering advice on all things marketing and business, and his own experience in the hospitality industry. To contact Kirk, you can email him at kirk@tiphaus.com or learn more about what Tip Haus of…

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Putting The Team First With Seth Weber 33:15

9M ago33:15

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On today’s episode we’re talking to the co-founder of The Mocha Nut Coffee Shop, Seth! Seth talks about the story of opening Mocha Nut Coffee and how his management strategy allows employees to make customer’s days. With some life lessons mixed throughout, listen in to learn more about Seth and The Mocha Nut Coffee Shop. You can find Mocha Nut onli…

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Designing a Space for The Community with Olivia Soseman 23:07

9M ago23:07

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Today on Local Bites we’re talking to Olivia, an employee at Iron and Grain who has been with the coffee shop from the beginning. Listen to learn the importance of consistency and community when running a coffee shop. Check out Iron and Grain on their website, irongraincoffe.com, or on Instagram at @ironandgraincoffee [00:00] Show/episode intro [00…

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The Challenges of Craft Coffee with Sean Brown 23:18

9M ago23:18

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Today on #localbites, we’re talking to Sean Brown who owns Impact Coffee in Decorah, Iowa. A local coffee shop and roastery, Impact Coffee has a goal of creating an artistic coffee experience. Listen to learn about some of the ups and downs Shawn has experienced and how his business has rolled with the punches. Check out Impact Coffee on Instagram,…

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Mexican vs. Canadian Coffee Culture with Jerson Reyes of Caffè Sole 19:09

10M ago19:09

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This episode we’re talking to Jerson Reyes, owner of Caffe Sole in Edmonton, Canada. Come learn about what makes Caffe Sole so unique and get a glimpse of the marketing strategies of Jerson who has owned two cafes, one in Tijuana and one in Edmonton. [00:00] Intro [00:46] What brought Jerson back to working a cafe [02:51] The coffee business in Mex…

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On Coffee, Community and Culture with Paul Peterson of Wake Oasis Coffee 29:56

10M ago29:56

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Welcome to this week’s episode on Local Bites! We’re welcoming Paul Peterson, the owner of Wake Oasis Coffee in Apex, NC. Paul talks about his business’ focus and how they grow by investing in their community. Follow Wake Oasis Coffee on socials at @wakeoasiscoffee to learn more about Paul’s business! [00:00] Intro [00:40] Paul’s journey before ope…

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From Franchisee to Owning Your Brand with Phil Killoran 41:14

10M ago41:14

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Tune in this week as we welcome the co-founder of Birdcode Hot Chicken, Phil Killoran. In the restaurant industry, since he was fourteen, Phil worked his way up the ladder and went beyond to open his own franchise. Check out Birdcode Hot Chicken on Instagram, @birdcode, or on Facebook at BIRDCODE. [00:00] Intro [00:43] Phil’s experience before his …

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