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May 2024
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1080: David Conn Partner 4Top Hospitalit...

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About this episode

David Conn is a Partner at 4Top Hospitality. David Conn began working FOH in restaurants during college to earn good, quick money. David truly grew as a restaurant professional, though, while working with Amerigo, an Italian concept under the 4Top Hospitality umbrella. Tpday, David is a partner with 4Top Hospitality and there are currently 6 concepts in and around Jackson, MS in the 4Top family of restaurants.

Favorite success quote/mantra:
  • "Excellence is simplicity."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • FOH
  • Partners
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Buffets
  • Credit card processors
  • ESOPs

 

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Contact the guest:

Email: david.conn@amerigo.net

Thanks for listening!
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