Building Brands with Flavor & Foresight: A Conversation with Potbelly’s CEO
The Hospitality Hangout | Restaurant Industry Trends & Hospitality Leaders
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Show Notes
In this kickoff episode of Hospitality Hustlers—powered by Toast—we sit down with Bob Wright, the CEO of Potbelly, to dig into what it takes to transform a beloved sandwich chain into a tech-forward, trend-setting brand.
Bob shares expert insights on the intersection of food service, emerging brands, and breakthrough technology, all while keeping it candid with a few funny moments along the way. We explore the “cold ideas” that turned hot, how Potbelly navigates shifting industry trends, and the importance of networking and investment in driving growth.
Whether you’re a founder, foodie, or future hospitality insider, this episode is packed with the kind of conversations that fuel big ideas—and even bigger success stories.
🎧 Tune in for trends, tech, and toasty takeaways.
Episode Credits:
- Sponsored by: DirecTV
- Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media
- Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, Jimmy Frischling
- Producer: Julie Zucker
- Creative Director: Adam Levine
- Show Runner: Drewe Raimi
- Post Production: Three Cheers Creative
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