Hosted by Nick Portillo · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 130 episodes
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Nick Portillo shares with you the things he has learned on his own journey of building a successful business in the food service industry.
Nick Portillo hosts Titans of Foodservice, a business show with 130 episodes published.
This week, Nick Portillo catches up with Cody Wong, CEO of CW Management Services. With oversight of more than 120 franchise locations, Cody breaks down the operational strategies that fuel scalable growth, emphasizing t
Foodservice operators are embracing fresh, innovative marketing strategies that are essential for staying relevant and successful in today’s consumer landscape. This week, Nick Portillo sits down with Kate Finley, Founde
In this episode, host Nick Portillo speaks with David Youngberg, CEO of Stonefire Grill, for an insightful conversation about the vast opportunities in the food service industry. Drawing on a career that spans more than
This week, Nick sits down with Alison Patt, President and CEO of Thomas Cuisine, to explore how food can be a powerful catalyst for both personal and professional transformation. Alison shares her inspiring journey throu
This week, join us as we explore the culinary and leadership journey of Chef Franck, shaped by Brittany roots and Michelin-starred mentorship. From top kitchens to luxury hotel boardrooms, he shares insights on resilienc
This week, Nick explores the diverse paths to financial success in the food service industry, emphasizing that the key lies in identifying a single, effective approach. His guest, Shawn Walchef, a leading voice in restau
In this episode of Titans of Foodservice, host Nick Portillo sits down with Emily Reeves, Vice President of Capital Solutions at Bridge, to unpack the financial strategies every foodservice founder needs to know. Emily s
In this episode, Nick Portillo dives into one of the industry’s toughest challenges: staffing and employee retention. He is joined by Luke Fryer, founder and CEO of Harri, a platform built to tackle these exact issues. W
In this episode, Nick Portillo welcomes Michael Spinner, VP of Global Frozen Foods for a discussion on the diverse revenue streams within the food service industry. A trailblazer in the produce sector, Michael shares his
In this episode, Nick Portillo welcomes Oli Ostertag, General Manager at PAR Technologies Operator Cloud. Together, they dive into one of the biggest shifts shaking up the industry: the rise of appetite-suppressing drugs
In this episode, Nick Portillo sits down with Ryan Staniscavage, president of First Pick Produce, for an in-depth look at the fresh produce supply chain. Ryan breaks down how factors like weather impact pricing and avail
In this episode, Nick Portillo and guest Ashley Hatfield, Senior Director of Ag Services North America at Lamb Weston, explore the surprising number of ways the humble French fry can drive revenue in the food service ind
In this episode of Titans of Foodservice, host Nick Portillo explores the remarkable journey of Brian Hofmeier, Vice President of J.T.M Food Group, whose leadership has transformed the company’s food service division fro
In this episode of Titans of Foodservice, host Nick Portillo dives into the proven strategies behind successfully expanding food brands into new markets. Nick unpacks the essential steps brokers take to drive growth, fro
With over 90,000 restaurants and a population of more than 40 million, the Golden State offers a dynamic and diverse market that’s as competitive as it is promising. This week, Nick unpacks key strategies to boost your s
In this week’s episode, Nick sits down with Alex Strauch, CEO & Founder of Conza—a brand that’s making waves with their high-quality sourdough breadcrumbs. Together, they dive into the challenges of food service sales an
This week, Nick Portillo welcomes David Garascia, General Manager of Food Service at Bell Brands, to explore how to grow a food service business within a retail-driven company. David shares strategies for building strong
This week, Nick is breaking down why so many food brokers fail early on — and what you can do to avoid the same mistakes. It’s not about bad sales skills. The real issues come from not understanding how to run the busine
Nick explores the “force multiplier” effect—an elite military strategy—and how it applies to sales in the food service industry, this week on the Titans of Foodservice podcast. By building scalable systems, training team
There are many ways to generate revenue in the food service industry. This week, Nick talks about the power of choosing one clear, effective strategy. Drawing from personal experience as a food broker, he shares three ma
Franck Desplechin
Award-Winning Chef, Consultant and Leadership Expert · Incrementum
1 appearance on this show
Shawn Walchef
Owner · Cali BBQ & Cali BBQ Media
1 appearance on this show
Emily Reeves
Vice President of Capital Solutions · Bridge
1 appearance on this show
Nick
CRNA · Alpkit
1 appearance on this show
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Titans of Foodservice is hosted by Nick Portillo. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 130 episodes.
Titans of Foodservice has published 130 episodes.
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