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Take-Away with Sam Oches

Take-Away with Sam Oches

Nation's Restaurant News

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Show overview

Take-Away with Sam Oches has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 166 episodes. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 39 min and 56 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 41 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Nation's Restaurant News.

Episodes
166
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
46 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Hosted by Nation’s Restaurant News’ editor in chief, Take-Away with Sam Oches features interviews with CEOs and founders of restaurant companies big and small, sharing their stories and ideas for the future but also real, tangible insights for how to innovate in our foodservice future. Each episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches provides key take-aways from Oches’ interviews, with on-the-go observations about how each leader’s strategy fits within the broader foodservice context and what actionable insights you should be applying to your own business.

Latest Episodes

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Concrete Hospitality Group’s founder on lessons from hotel F&B

Oct 6, 20261h 6m

Hawaiian Bros CEO on driving growth within the four walls

Sep 29, 20261h 3m

California Pizza Kitchen’s cofounder on how to build an iconic chain

Sep 22, 20261h 8m

Culver’s CEO on how the beloved chain pulled off 14% sales growth

Sep 15, 20261h 4m

Crown Restaurant Group’s founders on scaling your business to a new city

Sep 9, 20261h 4m

Sbarro’s CEO on how he’s completely reinvigorated the brand

Sep 1, 20261h 13m

Minnie Bird’s cofounder on following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Dave Thomas

Aug 25, 202648 min

Smalls Sliders, Walk-Ons founder Brandon Landry shares the playbook to a scalable restaurant

Aug 18, 202652 min

Neon Greens' founder on hydroponics and the need for a better supply chain

Aug 11, 202657 min

Jollibee's president on the strategies that have helped it to a massive AUV

Aug 4, 202656 min

FUSIAN’s cofounder on why, 16 years in, it’s time for a brand refresh

Jul 29, 202653 min

How Panda Express leaders created an Asian cuisine juggernaut

Jul 21, 202629 min

Black Rock Coffee Bar CEO’s tips on winning in the booming beverage category

Jul 14, 202647 min

A leading economist on consumer trends, labor, and reasons to be optimistic

Jul 7, 202628 min

Dog Haus CEO on how unique new franchise model will accelerate growth

Jun 30, 202658 min

Piada’s co-CEO on why now is the time to grow — 16 years after launch

Jun 23, 20261h 12m

Everytable’s founder on the keys to keeping prices low

Jun 16, 202654 min

Mellow Mushroom’s EVP on transforming the pizza experience

Jun 10, 20261h 2m

Firebirds CEO Steve Kislow on the tools beyond price that create value

Jun 2, 202658 min

Mendocino Farms CEO and CMO on building the future of fast casual

May 26, 20261h 10m
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