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Building a Restaurant Brand People Love:...

Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, sponsored by Custom Business Solutions
About this episode

The Restaurant Technology Guys podcast features Luke Christian and Jake Philpotts,, the founder and vice president of development at Surcheros, a fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant chain. They discuss the unique founding story, the passion for people, site selection, off-prem sales, and the franchisee experience.

Takeaways

  • Passion for people drives the success of Surcheros.
  • Site selection and off-prem sales are critical for the growth of the brand.
  • Franchisees are attracted to the authenticity and transparency of the Surcheros team.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Founding Story and Unique Concept
  • 03:16 Passion for People and Purpose
  • 06:32 Site Selection and Off-Prem Sales
  • 09:27 Franchisee Experience and Engagement
  • 25:19 Product Differentiation and Innovation
  • 29:57 Franchisee Selection and Cultural Fit
  • 33:07 Brand Expansion and Product Recommendations
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