LIVE from the CREATE conference in Palm Springs California, the guys chat with emerging restaurant brand leadership on their growing concepts and path to expansion.

Key Takeaways

[00:06 - 02:18] Schatzy and Jimmy visit CREATE in Palm Springs
[02:20 - 05:27] How and Why Francesco and Allessandro developed a restaurant rooted in healthy vegetables
[05:29 - 08:02] Francesco's experience raising capital for Avocaderia on Shark Tank
[08:08 - 09:38] Operating in the toughest markets, like NYC
[10:10 - 10:53] Avocaderia is becoming...Avo! 🥑
[10:57 - 13:01] Talking Back, Francesco's Version
[13:06 - 14:59] Where is Avo at two years from now? Understanding consumer behavior and utilizing data to create rich hospitality experiences
[16:46 - 18:55] Branded Quickfire: Palm Springs Rat Pack edition
[21:19 - 24:42] Welcoming Mehdi Zarhloul, CEO of Crazy Pita Restaurant Group
[24:45 - 26:53] Transitioning from a lifestyle business to legacy brand through franchising for 17 years. What do the next 17 years hold?
[26:53 - 29:56] Combining tech and effective operations, Mehdi's tips for finding balance.
[29:57 - 34:29] Talking Back with Mehdi, existential questions for Jimmy and Schatzy about their regrets and bucket lists
[34:31 - 36:16] Spice is Right, the cost of a Jimmy John's combo meal
[36:18 - 39:27] Quickfire with Medhi
[39:45 - 40:26] Jimmy Buffet and Crazy Jimmy
[40:27 - 42:26] Introducing Daniella Senor, CEO of Colada Shop
[42:28 - 44:10] Daniella's entrepreneurial spirit and her goal creating a welcoming space in her stores
[44:50 - 46:05] What's next for Colada Shop, new markets
[46:08 - 48:46] Talking Back, Daniella picks Jimmy and Schatzy's brain on markets
[48:50 - 50:47] Spice is Right, rounding out at Olive Garden
[50:46 - 52:33] Crystal Ball: Daniella predicts more AI, more robots
[52:33 - 55:56] Branded Quickfire lightning round
[56:00 - 01:01:23] Talking Back, Jimmy-style