Meet Bodega: Part fast-casual taqueria, part cocktail lounge
Take-Away with Sam Oches · Nation's Restaurant News
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Show Notes
In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Jared Galbut, the cofounder and CEO of Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, a Miami-based concept that has grown to 10 locations between South Florida and Chicago over the past decade. Bodega is a fast-casual taqueria in the front and full-service bar and lounge in the back, and Jared joined the podcast to talk about how Bodega is creatively meeting the expectations of a wide variety of customers, and about the potential in alcohol service for the fast-casual industry.
In this conversation, you’ll find out why:
- You should consider a calling card for your concept
- Your guests all have different ways they choose to experience your brand
- Alcohol may be an untapped opportunity for many fast casuals
- A smaller, secondary prototype can help you fill out a market
- Nontraditional expansion requires careful alignment with other brands and partners
- Patience and discipline will pay off as you build your brand
Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at [email protected].