Restaurants – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:23:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png Restaurants – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Ted Xenohristos – Wild Business Growth Podcast #340: CAVA, Mediterranean Food Defender https://maxpodcasting.com/ted-xenohristos/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:32:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=10876 It’s a wild & crazy ride. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Ted Xenohristos. Ted is the Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer of CAVA. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms, and watch on YouTube.

Episode 340: Ted Xenohristos – CAVA, Mediterranean Food Defender

Ted Xenohristos, the Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer of CAVA, joins the show to share his journey from starting a casual Mediterranean restaurant to scaling to over 400 fast-casual locations and going public. Hear what he learned growing up in a restaurant, how to create a buzzworthy brand, how to prevent menu creep, how CAVA stays fresh & generous, and the Greek Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&A. This episode covers everything from moussaka to galaktoboureko. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What’s the 1st lesson Ted learned about running a restaurant
  • How did he start Cava Mezze
  • What’s the most successful food CAVA has introduced
  • Folegandros
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo

Connect with Ted at CAVA.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @CAVATedX

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

  • Intro & Growing up in a Restaurant
    • [0:26] Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool
    • [0:40] Connect with Ted at CAVA.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @CAVATedX
    • [2:25] What was it like growing up in a restaurant
    • [3:30] What’s the 1st lesson Ted learned about running a restaurant
SquadShot Ted Xenohristos
TEDx
  • The CAVA Story
    • [26:03] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Ted
    • [26:04] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • [26:05] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23
CAVA Spicy Lamb Avocado Bowl
YUM
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A: Greek Edition
    • [29:03] What are Ted’s Final Thoughts
    • [30:06] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [30:18] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Ted
    • [30:19] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [30:22] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [30:25] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [30:28] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Ted Xenohristos - Wild Business Growth Podcast #340: CAVA, Mediterranean Food Defender

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Ted Xenohristos on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And get CAVA with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Haley Moore – Wild Business Growth Podcast #272: Sommelier Entrepreneur, Founder of Acquire https://maxpodcasting.com/haley-moore/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:25:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8281 How do you go from sommelier to entrepreneur? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Haley Moore. Haley is the Founder of Acquire. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 272: Haley Moore – Sommelier Entrepreneur, Founder of Acquire

Haley Moore, the Founder of Acquire, joins the show to share her journey from sommelier at top San Francisco restaurants to bringing people together through food and wine across the globe. Hear how to pronounce sommelier, how to keep your business organized, how much to work on vacation, Haley’s favorite hangover cure, and where to find unicorn wines. This episode covers everything from Chianti to Johnny Cash. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Puns on the table
  • What did Haley learn from being a somm
  • Who’s a famous person she’s somm’d to
  • Where did the idea for Acquire come from
  • What types of events do they do these days
  • Meatfat
  • Txakolina
  • Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Connect with Haley at Acquire-Wine.com, on LinkedIn, and Instagram @HaleyGMoore and @AcquireWine.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Haley Moore - Wild Business Growth Podcast #272: Sommelier Entrepreneur, Founder of Acquire
Wine 🙂
Haley Moore - Wild Business Growth Podcast #272: Sommelier Entrepreneur, Founder of Acquire
Sign me up
Haley Moore - Wild Business Growth Podcast #272: Sommelier Entrepreneur, Founder of Acquire

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Haley Moore on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And toast to it with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Clement Mok – Wild Business Growth Podcast #268: First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer https://maxpodcasting.com/clement-mok/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:48:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8144 Where could you benefit from diving into a new space before the majority of people have? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Clement Mok. Clement is a Legendary Designer and Serial Entrepreneur. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 268: Clement Mok – First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer

Clement Mok, the Legendary Designer and Serial Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from the early days of Apple to disrupting image libraries, web design, and restaurants. Hear his top lessons from Apple, how to attack complex problems, why you should ask why, what SUGARFISH and other top restaurants do best, and the most unique food he’s tried. This episode covers everything from stock photos to sushi. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How did Clement work on links before the Internet existed
  • Why did he get into the restaurant industry
  • How did he start the first royalty-free image library
  • Do different types of restaurants operate differently
  • How did Clement get into the digital design space
  • What’s the biggest adjustment moving from NYC to California
  • Jersey Diners
  • What’s the biggest lesson Clement learned working with Steve Jobs

Connect with Clement at ClementMok.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Clement Mok - Wild Business Growth Podcast #268 First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer
Behind-the-scenes with Clement
Clement Mok SUGARFISH
SUGARFISH
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [30:43] What are Clement’s Final Thoughts
    • [31:02] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [31:24] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [31:26] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [31:28] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [31:32] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Clement Mok - Wild Business Growth Podcast #268: First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Clement Mok on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And try out SUGARFISH while you’re at it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> John Lane – Wild Business Growth Podcast #192: Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern https://maxpodcasting.com/john-lane/ Wed, 11 May 2022 09:28:55 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5633 How do you create a restaurant that always feels like home, no matter how many locations? One of my favorite restaurants – the Winking Lizard – does this best. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, John Lane, might’ve had something to do with that over the years. John is a Co-Owner of Winking Lizard Tavern. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 192: John Lane – Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern

John Lane, the Co-Owner of Winking Lizard Tavern, joins the show to share his journey from test-flying helicopters in the Army to creating some of the most beloved restaurants in Cleveland. Hear how to scale a restaurant, differentiate with your name and logo, provide a crowd-pleasing assortment of craft beers, his favorite wings flavor, and the coolest experience he’s had at a brewery. This episode covers everything from the actual lizards to Belgian beers. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What’s the most impactful lesson John learned from visiting Germany as a kid
  • How did he and the team decide who focused on what
  • What’s his philosophy with the wide assortment of craft beer they provide
  • Michael Jackson (not that one)
  • What’s John’s signature recipe
  • How did the Winking Lizard keep scaling
  • A very cute lizard
  • How did John become a Belgian Knight

Connect with John at WinkingLizard.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

  • Intro & The Army
    • [0:30] Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool
    • [0:44] Connect with John at WinkingLizard.com
    • [2:44] When did John know he wanted to be a part of the restaurant industry
    • [3:21] U.S. Army
    • [3:54] Is it more stressful in the Army or running a restaurant
    • [4:44] What’s the most impactful lesson John learned from visiting Germany as a kid
    • [5:00] It’s true
    • [6:30] Eyepening (it’s a word I swear)
John Lane - Wild Business Growth Podcast #192: Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern
Just look at this dude!
John Lane - Wild Business Growth Podcast #192: Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to John Lane on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And meet up with them at The Lizard for a drink, food, watching sports, and also drinks & food. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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