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Hosted by Ovation · business · EN-US · 444 episodes
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast is your backstage pass to the minds of hospitality leaders, innovators, and operators who are redefining what it means to serve. Hosted by Zack Oates, founder of Ovation, each episode dives into real-world tactics and inspiring stories from restaurant pros who know how to create five-star guest experiences—both in-store and off-premise. From fast casual to fine dining, catering to curbside, learn how to drive loyalty, empower your staff, and deliver hospitality that hits home. Whether you're a restaurant owner, operator, marketer, or tech partner, this podcast will leave you with practical insights and plenty of reasons to celebrate and Give an Ovation.
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Signup to Generate a PitchGive an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast is your backstage pass to the minds of hospitality leaders, innovators, and operators who are redefining what it means to serve. Hosted by Zack Oates, founder of Ovation, each episode dives into real-world tactics and inspiring stories from restaurant pros who know how to create five-star guest experiences, both in-store and off-premise.
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates is hosted by Ovation. The show has published 444 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Growing Little Greek Without Repeating the Past with Nick Vojnovic" (6 October 2026, 17 minutes), "From 20 Dinners a Day to a Texas Institution with Skeeter Miller of County Line" (28 September 2026, 21 minutes), and "How Toastique Turned Healthy Eating Into a Daily Habit with Brianna Keefe" (31 August 2026, 17 minutes).
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 444 episodes.
Booking probability for Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ovation hosts Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates, a business show with 444 episodes published.
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Send us Fan Mail Nick Vojnovic, president and majority partner of Little Greek Fresh Grill, joins Zack Oates to talk about what decades of restaurant growth have taught him about franchising, guest experience, and...
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Send us Fan Mail Skeeter Miller, founder and president of County Line Barbecue, joins Zack Oates to share how a Texas barbecue restaurant has continued evolving after more than five decades in business. From going from...
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Send us Fan Mail Brianna Keefe, founder of Toastique, joins Zack Oates to discuss how she built a health-focused restaurant concept from one Washington, D.C. location into a rapidly growing franchise brand. Brianna...
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Send us Fan Mail John Owen, CEO of Blaze Pizza, joins Zack Oates to discuss how restaurants can create memorable guest experiences through personalization, consistency, and strong execution. With more than three decades...
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Send us Fan Mail Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's, joins Zack Oates to discuss how one of America's most iconic restaurant brands continues to evolve while staying true to its hospitality roots. From creating memorable...
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Send us Fan Mail Chris Ives, CEO and President of Bubbakoo's Burritos, joins Zack Oates to discuss why genuine hospitality remains one of the most powerful competitive advantages in restaurants. Drawing on experience...
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Send us Fan Mail Sullivan Finlay joins Zack Oates to explore why authenticity, consistency, and relatable storytelling matter more than ever in today's social media landscape. After leaving a career in accounting and...
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Send us Fan Mail Sharon Arthofer, Founder and CEO of SIP Fresh Juice, joins Zack Oates to discuss building a beverage brand around fresh fruit, hospitality, and guest engagement. Sharon shares the story behind SIP Fresh...
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Send us Fan Mail Atul Sood, Chief Business Officer at Curry Up Now, joins Zack Oates to discuss the evolving relationship between restaurant operators and technology providers. Drawing from leadership roles at...
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Send us Fan Mail Lance Salsman, SVP of Operations at Mike’s Red Tacos, joins Zack Oates to talk about scaling an experiential restaurant brand while staying obsessed with guest feedback. From his early days working at...
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Send us Fan Mail Michael Montagano, CEO of Dog Haus, joins Zack Oates to talk about thoughtful restaurant growth, franchise alignment, and why strong hospitality starts with building the right foundation. Drawing from...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Adam Sanders, CFO of Killer Burger, joins Zack Oates to talk about the connection between guest experience and profitability. Coming from a finance and technology background, Adam shares how...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Derrick Hayes, founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, joins Zack Oates to share the story behind one of the fastest growing brands in the country. What started as a way to honor his father...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Anthony Valletta, CEO and President of bartaco, joins Zack Oates to break down what guest experience really looks like today. From managing expectations shaped online to delivering consistent...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Jennifer Schuler, CEO of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and former CEO of Wetzel’s Pretzels, joins Zack Oates to talk about what really drives guest experience today. She shares why people are...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Tom Selementi of Spread Bagelry joins Zack Oates to break down what actually drives guest loyalty in a crowded category. From premium positioning to operational discipline, Tom explains why...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, joins Zack Oates to share how bold branding, authenticity, and resilience built one of the most talked about restaurant concepts in the country. From...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Zack Oates sits down with Melissa Doolin-Koehne of Elevate Four to talk about what actually moves the needle in today’s restaurant environment. With decades of experience across operations...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Zack Oates sits down with David Cole of i Fratelli Pizza to talk about building a restaurant brand that lasts. With nearly four decades in the business, David shares what it takes to grow from...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Zack Oates sits down with Scott Shotter of Teriyaki Madness to break down what actually makes restaurant brands stand out. With experience leading iconic brands like Moe’s, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop...
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