Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg

Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg

🔵Hospitality|Investor🚀 Food Service|Technology|Innovation|Emerging Brands|Restaurant Owner|Venture Capitalist|TechStars Mentor|Advisor|Co Founder| Podcaster🎙️Influencer⭐️ Managing Partner|Talk Show Host

New York, New York, United States
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About

I am a Co Founder and Co Managing Partner at Branded Hospitality Ventures ,
an investment, solutions and media platform based in New York City with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I leverage my deep expertise and network to identify and invest in technology, innovation, and emerging brands that are transforming the food service and hospitality ecosystem and a mentor at Techstars, I also support and empower entrepreneurs and startups that are creating solutions for the most important challenges and opportunities in the industry. My mission is to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in hospitality, and to share my insights and knowledge through podcasts, newsletters, panels, and events. I am also the host of the award winning and top ranked b2b podcast the hospitality hangout,

www.hospitalityhangout.com
www.hospitalityheadline.com
www.clickky.biz

www.brandedstrategic.com

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Articles by Michael “Schatzy”

  • If You Ain’t First, You’re Last

    If You Ain’t First, You’re Last

    Recommended - Continue Reading in Browser Friends of Branded! Happy Saturday and I hope you had a great week. Despite…

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  • Finish Strong (with a Smile)

    Finish Strong (with a Smile)

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  • Like a Boss

    Like a Boss

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  • 1-800-4-TURKEY

    1-800-4-TURKEY

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  • You Don't Believe In Tipping?

    You Don't Believe In Tipping?

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  • Don't Be Saucy with Me, Bearnaise

    Don't Be Saucy with Me, Bearnaise

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  • Branded Hospitality

    Branded Hospitality

    7 years

    • Branded Hospitality Graphic

      Co Managing Partner /Founder

      Branded Hospitality

      - Present 7 years

      New York, New York, United States

      https://brandedstrategic.com

    • Branded Hospitality Ventures Graphic

      Co Managing Partner / Founder

      Branded Hospitality Ventures

      - Present 7 years

      New York, New York, United States

      Branded is an investment and advisory platform based in New York City with deep food service & hospitality expertise, focused on Seed thru Series B stage investments in food service technology, innovation and emerging consumer brands.
      We’re at the intersection of hospitality, technology, innovation and capital.
      Our unique investment approach thru diversified funds, special purpose vehicles (SPV) and separately managed accounts (SMA) gives flexibility to our LP’s
      We bring superior…

      Branded is an investment and advisory platform based in New York City with deep food service & hospitality expertise, focused on Seed thru Series B stage investments in food service technology, innovation and emerging consumer brands.
      We’re at the intersection of hospitality, technology, innovation and capital.
      Our unique investment approach thru diversified funds, special purpose vehicles (SPV) and separately managed accounts (SMA) gives flexibility to our LP’s
      We bring superior returns to our LP’s with unmatched deal flow

  • Mr Bing Foods Graphic

    Investor

    Mr Bing Foods

    - Present 2 months

    New York City Metropolitan Area

    Mr. Bing Chili Crisp was developed in Hong Kong in 2013, as a signature ingredient in Mr. Bing’s cult-favorite jianbing, a delicious mung-bean batter crepe filled with fried dough, egg, scallions, and the spicy, garlicky umami kick of chili crisp. In 2015, Mr. Bing started to feed hungry New Yorkers, and the Vendy Awards crowned Mr. Bing “Rookie of the Year” for Best New Street Food of NYC.

  • Fishbowl Graphic

    Investor

    Fishbowl

    - Present 2 months

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    • Enhanced guest insights by connecting with guests using CDP, CRM, and marketing automation solutions.
    • Supercharged ROI for restaurants by implementing innovative strategies tailored to guest preferences.
    • Leveraged data analytics to drive revenue growth and customer loyalty for Fishbowl in Chicago.

  • Starfish Graphic

    Investor

    Starfish

    - Present 3 months

    New York City Metropolitan Area

    Empowering transparency, safety, and trust in supply chains worldwide

  • LDV Hospitality Graphic

    Investor

    LDV Hospitality

    - Present 4 months

    New York, New York, United States

    LDV is a boutique hospitality group that creates authentic and unique restaurant and cocktail bar experiences, both independently and tailor-made for iconic hotel partners, inspired by La Dolce Vita, ‘The Good Life.’

  • Big Chicken Graphic

    Investor

    Big Chicken

    - Present 8 months

    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Founded in 2018, Big Chicken is backed by a dream team of partners; JRS Hospitality, an accomplished Las Vegas-based ownership group; Authentic Brands Group, a multi-national, multi-billion-dollar brand development, marketing and entertainment company; and Hall of Fame basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. Big Chicken fuses O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It® crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream…

    Founded in 2018, Big Chicken is backed by a dream team of partners; JRS Hospitality, an accomplished Las Vegas-based ownership group; Authentic Brands Group, a multi-national, multi-billion-dollar brand development, marketing and entertainment company; and Hall of Fame basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. Big Chicken fuses O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It® crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story all while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of Shaquille O’Neal.

  • BOOM Graphic

    Co-Founder

    BOOM

    - Present 4 years 4 months

    New York City Metropolitan Area

    BOOM is a digital food service marketplace providing best in class technology, innovation, professional services and suppliers within the entire spectrum of the Food & Beverage ecosystem.

    For Buyers: BOOM offers the opportunity to identify and gain seamless access to the leading suppliers of technology, innovation and other services for the hospitality industry.

    For Sellers: BOOM offers hospitality-centric and leading service providers in the industry the opportunity to get in…

    BOOM is a digital food service marketplace providing best in class technology, innovation, professional services and suppliers within the entire spectrum of the Food & Beverage ecosystem.

    For Buyers: BOOM offers the opportunity to identify and gain seamless access to the leading suppliers of technology, innovation and other services for the hospitality industry.

    For Sellers: BOOM offers hospitality-centric and leading service providers in the industry the opportunity to get in front of decision-makers.

    https://www.boom.store

  • SupplyCaddy Graphic

    Investor

    SupplyCaddy

    - Present 8 months

    Miami, Florida, United States

    An Indisposable Solution For The Food Service Industry
    Our mission at SupplyCaddy is simple… Deliver .
    SupplyCaddy is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of packaging and disposables for the food service industry. With headquarters in Miami, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, SupplyCaddy is able to provide high-quality, affordable products for restaurants, chains, and foodservice brands.

  • Ripples Graphic

    Strategic Advisor/Investor

    Ripples

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    Israel

    The Power of Wow
    Your customers are thirsty for innovation
    Grab people’s attention when they grab a drink and turn every customer into an influencer with share-worthy drink prints!
    Our patented technology covers every part of the journey – food chemistry, hardware, software, campaign management, and fresh content.

  • LiquidRails Graphic

    Investor

    LiquidRails

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    United States

    E-Commerce SaaS for Beverage Alcohol Brands. Scale DTC Fast.

  • Tattle Graphic

    Investor

    Tattle

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    New York, United States

    Serve Up A Better Customer Experience
    Tattle is the only improvement-focused guest feedback platform for multi-unit restaurant and hospitality brands.
    https://get.tattleapp.com

  • JUICER Graphic

    Investor

    JUICER

    - Present 2 years

    San Francisco Bay Area

    Juicer provides effortless algorithmic dynamic pricing for restaurants.

    Covid has accelerated the use of digital menus. It has also forced restaurants to depend on expensive third party delivery companies. Those companies are yielding delivery fees during periods of peak demand. Consumers have learned that the convenience of restaurant delivery has a price, and that price can fluctuate.

    Labor and food costs are rising. Restaurants are understaffed. The sudden reliance on new…

    Juicer provides effortless algorithmic dynamic pricing for restaurants.

    Covid has accelerated the use of digital menus. It has also forced restaurants to depend on expensive third party delivery companies. Those companies are yielding delivery fees during periods of peak demand. Consumers have learned that the convenience of restaurant delivery has a price, and that price can fluctuate.

    Labor and food costs are rising. Restaurants are understaffed. The sudden reliance on new distribution channels has created unprecedented complexity in the restaurant operation with core systems that do not communicate with each other.

    Juicer works quietly in the background integrating with all necessary restaurant systems in order to test price elasticity and implement the right price for the right customer at the right time, while preserving demand patterns and customer loyalty.
    https://www.juicerpricing.com/

  • OttonomyIO Graphic

    Investor

    OttonomyIO

    - Present 2 years 6 months

    Santa Monica, California, United States

    Ottonomy robots help navigate businesses with staffing shortages for retail and restaurant industries. Our fully autonomous robots can deliver food & beverages, groceries, and packages to curbside, last mile, and even indoor environments.

    Ottonomy robots are available on a “RaaS” (Robotics as a Service) model. Our business customers get access to a quicker, safer, and more economical delivery option as compared to traditional 3rd party delivery services.

    Above all these robots are…

    Ottonomy robots help navigate businesses with staffing shortages for retail and restaurant industries. Our fully autonomous robots can deliver food & beverages, groceries, and packages to curbside, last mile, and even indoor environments.

    Ottonomy robots are available on a “RaaS” (Robotics as a Service) model. Our business customers get access to a quicker, safer, and more economical delivery option as compared to traditional 3rd party delivery services.

    Above all these robots are set to reduce carbon emissions and improve quality of life.

    https://ottonomy.io

  • Ecotrak Facility Management Software Graphic

    Investor

    Ecotrak Facility Management Software

    - Present 2 years 7 months

    Orange County, California, United States

    Enabling facility managers to keep their business running efficient and profitable
    Facility Management Software to companies of all sizes from 1-1000 units
    https://ecotrak.com/

  • Hone Graphic

    Investor

    Hone

    - Present 2 years 7 months

    Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

    We’re more than just the best bookkeeper money can buy.
    Our platform combines decades of experience running highly profitable independent restaurants with solid bookkeeping that will save you time and reduce anxiety. We pay your bills, track your expenses, and enable you to make the best decisions for your business.
    https://hone.rest/

  • Tablz Graphic

    Investor

    Tablz

    - Present 2 years 8 months

    Canada

    Tablz is redefining the future of dining, by enabling diners to select and upgrade to the table of their choosing.
    https://www.tablz.com

  • Valyant AI Graphic

    Investor

    Valyant AI

    - Present 2 years 8 months

    Denver, Colorado, United States

    Ease labor shortages with order automation.
    http://valyant.ai

  • Leasecake Graphic

    Investor

    Leasecake

    - Present 2 years 9 months

    Winter Park, Florida, United States

    Lease and Location
    Management Made Easy
    https://leasecake.com

  • Incentivio Graphic

    Investor

    Incentivio

    - Present 2 years 9 months

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Intelligent Guest Engagement
    For Restaurants and Virtual Kitchens
    https://www.incentivio.com/

  • Bite Graphic

    Investor

    Bite

    - Present 2 years 10 months

    New York, United States

    The best-in-class custom kiosk software that is trusted by the industry’s top brands.
    https://getbite.com/

  • Ingest AI Graphic

    Investor

    Ingest AI

    - Present 2 years 10 months

    New York, New York, United States

    Ingest simplifies complex data pipelines, automating away time-consuming management while integrating all of your data into a single source of truth
    Solutions: Automate Data Management Deliver Faster Time to Data Generate Actionable Insights
    Industries: Commercial Real Estate Hospitality Custom Engagements
    https://www.ingest.ai

  • Cut+Dry Graphic

    Investor

    Cut+Dry

    - Present 3 years

    Palo Alto, California, United States

    The foodservice industry’s new way to order + receive + pay
    https://www.cutanddry.com

  • USUAL Graphic

    Investor

    USUAL

    - Present 3 years

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    A large glass of real wine, by the bottle.
    https://usualwines.com

  • Curbit Graphic

    Investor

    Curbit

    - Present 3 years 1 month

    Los Angeles, California, United States

    Optimize for food freshness and guest wait times
    Communicate accurate ready times based on real-time kitchen observations
    Queue orders into the kitchen based on guest proximity

    https://www.curbit.com

  • Copia Graphic

    Investor

    Copia

    - Present 3 years 1 month

    San Francisco, California, United States

    Waste Less. Feed More.
    Copia’s technology allows businesses to safely donate their excess food, access enhanced tax deductions, and receive powerful data to inform food purchasing decisions.
    https://www.gocopia.com

  • Galley Graphic

    Investor

    Galley

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    San Diego Metropolitan Area

    Design Your Operation Around Clean, Scalable Data
    All your food data, interconnected, ready to be shaped. Train and collaborate with your team around on source of truth for recipes.
    Centralized recipe hub, Recipe sharing & training , Real-time food costing, Menu planning, Vendor/EDI Integration
    https://www.galleysolutions.com

  • Investor

    Agot.AI

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    The Agot AI Kitchen Awareness™ platform is the only proven computer vision technology for QSR
    AI Kitchen Awareness with Real-Time Intervention
    https://www.agot.ai

  • Dispatch Goods Graphic

    Investor

    Dispatch Goods

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    San Francisco Bay Area

    Restaurant takeout,
    without the waste!
    Order takeout from your favorite restaurants in completely reusable containers.

    https://dispatchgoods.com/home

  • Humanly (humanly.io) Graphic

    Investor

    Humanly (humanly.io)

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    Greater Seattle Area

    Humanly.io is a unified conversational AI for recruiting platform where automation and people work seamlessly together to surface the most qualified, diverse applicant pool at scale.
    https://humanly.io

  • Simple Marketplace Graphic

    Investor

    Simple Marketplace

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    San Francisco Bay Area

    Simple™ brings buyers and sellers together on the first digital platform designed exclusively for the food & beverage industry. Enabling everyone to efficiently, discover, connect and transact online.
    https://simplemarketplace.com/

  • GoTab Graphic

    Investor

    GoTab

    - Present 3 years 5 months

    Arlington, Virginia, United States

    Technology Designed by Restaurateurs — For Restaurateurs

    Since 2016, we’ve helped savvy hospitality operators optimize their front-of-house service models using cost-effective, agile, contactless technology. Our customers include hundreds of food and beverage establishments across almost 30 states, and growing.

    https://gotab.io

  • Picnic Graphic

    Investor

    Picnic

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    Seattle, Washington, United States

    We know that running a restaurant is hard. We help make it easy so you can focus on what matters—your food, your brand, and your customer experience.
    https://www.hellopicnic.com/

  • Mighty Quinn's Barbeque Graphic

    Investor

    Mighty Quinn's Barbeque

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    New York, United States

    The approach is simple: source the best quality ingredients we can and donʼt fuss with them too much. We cook our barbeque the old school way with plenty of wood and time, adding just the right amount of salt and spice to let that lovely marriage of process and product evolve into something transcendent.
    https://www.mightyquinnsbbq.com/

  • Minnow Technologies, Inc. Graphic

    Investor

    Minnow Technologies, Inc.

    - Present 3 years 9 months

    Seattle, Washington, United States

    Minnow is creating a better food delivery and pickup experience with its contact-free Pickup Pods, which keep food secure and people safe. Pickup Pods can be used anywhere that food is delivered or picked up. The result of a three-year, human-centered design journey, the Minnow Pickup Pod enables food service operators and commercial property managers to provide a safer and more convenient food pickup experience. To learn more, visit us at minnowpod.com.
    https://www.minnowpod.com/?hsLang=en

  • meez Graphic

    Investor

    meez

    - Present 3 years 10 months

    New York, United States

    The recipe tool for professional chefs
    Transform your culinary content into an interactive database.
    https://www.getmeez.com/

  • MarginEdge Graphic

    Investor

    MarginEdge

    - Present 3 years 10 months

    Fairfax, Virginia, United States

    Real-time Food & Recipe Costs Updated Daily.
    We use POS integration and invoice data to give you a real-time view into your Prime Costs - and more!
    https://www.marginedge.com/

  • Lavit Graphic

    Investor

    Lavit

    - Present 3 years 11 months

    New York, United States

    At Lavít, we take water personally. Our revolutionary multi-patented single serve water cooler is personalizing the way people drink water where they work, shop, and soon, where they live - by providing individualized still and sparking water and delicious beverages at the touch of a button. Lavit beverages, including those from leading brands, are crafted with zero preservatives at just 10 calories or less per 12 ounce serving – so Lavit fans are making the smarter choice for health and…

    At Lavít, we take water personally. Our revolutionary multi-patented single serve water cooler is personalizing the way people drink water where they work, shop, and soon, where they live - by providing individualized still and sparking water and delicious beverages at the touch of a button. Lavit beverages, including those from leading brands, are crafted with zero preservatives at just 10 calories or less per 12 ounce serving – so Lavit fans are making the smarter choice for health and hydration every time.

    In addition, all Lavit beverages are uniquely eco-friendly coming from 100% recyclable capsules that are just 1/7th the aluminum of a soda can. Finally, Lavit commits funds to provide clean, safe drinking water to those in need around the world. Water, it's personal to us, because we know it's personal to you.

    Want to continue the dialogue? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and/or visit us at drinklavit.com
    https://www.drinklavit.com/

  • Brizo FoodMetrics Graphic

    Investor

    Brizo FoodMetrics

    - Present 4 years

    Canada

    In a fast-moving foodservice industry, Brizo FoodMetrics has established itself as one of the leaders for insights & analytics for foodservice companies across North America. We analyze the web footprint of every restaurant found online to help foodservice companies empower your team with otherwise unattainable insights relevant to YOUR business, so you can allocate the right resources to the right restaurants at the right time
    https://brizodata.com/en/

  • DriveKindness Graphic

    Investor / Advisor

    DriveKindness

    - Present 4 years 1 month

    Miami, Florida, United States

    We are a delivery partner to the restaurant industry and Driving Kindness in all we do. Join the movement and let’s Roll with Drive Kindness.
    https://drive-kindness.com/

  • Spendgo Graphic

    Investor

    Spendgo

    - Present 4 years 2 months

    San Francisco Bay Area

    Digital Marketing Your Customers Will Love, Perfect for businesses of all sizes
    Sign Up More Customers
    To your email, text, & loyalty program
    https://www.spendgo.com/
    We measured data across hundreds of businesses to see how customers signup for their loyalty program and marketing lists. It was clear that brands needed an in-store customer facing display;
    it's by far the most effective acquisition and engagement tool.

  • Ovation Graphic

    Investor

    Ovation

    - Present 4 years 4 months

    Provo, Utah, United States

    Your Automated
    Digital Table Touch for On- and Off-Premise
    https://ovationup.com/
    Find out how your drive thru, third-party delivery, pickups, and in-store customers are feeling, fix anything in seconds, and get instant insights to improve. Ovation is Actionable Guest Feedback for the new normal.

  • Techstars Graphic

    Mentor

    Techstars

    - Present 4 years 5 months

    New York, United States

    Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
    With partners Cargill and Ecolab, this program focuses on the future of food and agriculture.

    Techstars is igniting the global information economy. Creating opportunities in neglected communities. Advancing innovative teams and ideas, no matter where they originate. By supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, we work to create positive social and economic change, transforming the world by making innovation accessible to anyone…

    Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
    With partners Cargill and Ecolab, this program focuses on the future of food and agriculture.

    Techstars is igniting the global information economy. Creating opportunities in neglected communities. Advancing innovative teams and ideas, no matter where they originate. By supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, we work to create positive social and economic change, transforming the world by making innovation accessible to anyone, anywhere.

  • Targetable Graphic

    Investor

    Targetable

    - Present 4 years 7 months

    San Diego, California, United States

    We make advertising your restaurant on Facebook and Instagram easy.
    https://www.targetable.com/

  • LuckyDiem Graphic

    Investor

    LuckyDiem

    - Present 4 years 7 months

    New York City Metropolitan Area

    LuckyDiem is reinventing digital marketing, loyalty & rewards programs for traditional brick and mortar businesses. We promote your business through a card-linked offer on over 1,500 of the best websites and apps that reach more than 200 million monthly active users
    https://www.luckydiem.com/

  • Seed Investor

    Clockedin

    - Present 4 years 7 months

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Clocked is a whole new way to look at work- we are harnessing the power of the social network to connect people and local businesses so that everyone wins
    https://clockedin.com/

  • Blanket Graphic

    Seed Investor

    Blanket

    - Present 4 years 8 months

    New York, New York, United States

    Blanket uses a blend of Logic and AI to task, measure, and reward hourly employees.
    https://www.blanket.app/

  • NBTV Studios Graphic

    Investor

    NBTV Studios

    - Present 4 years 9 months

    New York, New York, United States

    Working with Fortune 500 brands & media companies our end to end creative, production and distribution approach helps organizations unfold the potential of their stories and strategically entertain consumers without interruptive advertising, while monetizing across all platforms worldwide.
    https://nbtvinc.com/

  • VROMO Graphic

    Strategic Advisor/ Investor

    VROMO

    - Present 5 years 4 months

    Ireland

    Connecting the worlds customers and brands with every delivery
    https://vromo.io/

  • TapRm Graphic

    Strategic Advisor/Investor

    TapRm

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Greater New York City Area

    TAPRM delivers your favorite craft beer, hard seltzer, kombrucha etc from around the world to your doorstep in 2 days
    https://www.taprm.com/

  • Yumpingo Graphic

    Strategic Advisor/ Investor

    Yumpingo

    - Present 5 years 10 months

    London, United Kingdom

    Restaurant intelligence, reinvented
    https://yumpingo.com/

  • Chowly, Inc. Graphic

    Seed Investor

    Chowly, Inc.

    - Present 6 years 6 months

    Greater Chicago Area

    Streamline and integrate 3rd party delivery orders to your POS
    In the ever-changing restaurant industry, Chowly delivers a constant:
    online ordering integration satisfies hungry customers and allows your restaurant to shine.
    https://chowly.com/

  • PourMyBeer Graphic

    Board Member

    PourMyBeer

    - Present 7 years

    Greater Chicago Area

    PourMyBeer is leading the way as the nation’s premier provider of self-pour beverage technology. Founder and CEO Josh Goodman developed our proprietary technology with the customer and restaurant operator in mind. Using hardware and software built to last, PourMyBeer is helping restaurant operators from around the globe increase sales while decreasing waste and labor costs, creating an unforgettable experience for our customers in the process.
    https://pourmybeer.com/

  • Duke’s Restaurant

    Duke’s Restaurant

    31 years 11 months

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      Executive Director

      Duke’s Restaurant

      - Present 8 years 5 months

      Greater New York City Area

      Duke's New York Since 1995 has started a franchise program to bring its famous New York City Roadhouse experience all over the world

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      Executive Director

      Duke’s Restaurant

      - Present 9 years

      Dukes New York Franchising

    • Duke’s Restaurant Graphic

      Managing Director

      Duke’s Restaurant

      - Present 31 years 11 months

  • Big Daddys

    Big Daddys

    55 years 8 months

    • Big Daddys Graphic

      President

      Big Daddys

      - Present 8 years 7 months

      Greater New York City Area

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      President

      Big Daddys

      - Present 55 years 8 months

      Greater New York City Area

  • Branded Restaurants USA

    Branded Restaurants USA

    21 years

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      Managing Partner

      Branded Restaurants USA

      - Present 10 years

      Greater New York City Area

      Branded Restaurant Holdings International focuses on franchising its core brands to international markets, currently focusing on its Big Daddy's restaurants concept founded in New York in 1969 and it's Duke's New York Roadhouse concept founded in 1995. Both concepts have great internatinoal appeal based on its classic New York City /American flavors that resonate with all international markets
      Big Daddy's is currently expanded into the United Arab Emirates and currently working with…

      Branded Restaurant Holdings International focuses on franchising its core brands to international markets, currently focusing on its Big Daddy's restaurants concept founded in New York in 1969 and it's Duke's New York Roadhouse concept founded in 1995. Both concepts have great internatinoal appeal based on its classic New York City /American flavors that resonate with all international markets
      Big Daddy's is currently expanded into the United Arab Emirates and currently working with partners in other developing markets including India, GCC, ASEAN markets

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      Principal

      Branded Restaurants USA

      - Present 15 years

      Greater New York City Area

      Hospitality Productions develops, creates, produces non scripted reality television focused within the food, cooking, restaurant , bar and hospitality industry

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      Officer

      Branded Restaurants USA

      - Present 17 years 7 months

      Greater New York City Area

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      Principal

      Branded Restaurants USA

      - Present 21 years

      Greater New York City Area

      Branded Restaurants is a New York City based multi unit Hospitality group. Branded is focused on restaurant development, franchising, licensing, investing and financing both domestically and internationally for the Big Daddy's and Duke's brands.
      Currently, Branded Restaurants is working with strategic partners in franchising and licensing agreements to further grow its core American brands in major markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, Mexico, ASEAN region.

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    President

    Big Daddy's - Burgers and Breakfast Since 1969

    - Present 55 years 10 months

    Greater New York City Area

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    Investor

    Lunchbox

    - 1 year

    New York, United States

    Lunchbox is the only open, scalable restaurant solution enabling B2B catering, multi-channel ordering, and guest engagement for enterprise operations on a single platform.

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    Member

    Forbes Business Council

    - 1 year 8 months

    New York, United States

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    Strategic Advisor

    H°EATS®, powered by Lava Gel®

    - 2 years 4 months

    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Smart. Safe. Simple. A Revolution in Flame-Free Heating, powered by Lava Gel. Kitchen-fresh quality for 2+ hours.

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    Strategic Advisor

    TÖST Beverages

    - 2 years 9 months

    SPARKLING NON ALCOHOLIC DELICIOUS
    To big celebrations and quiet evenings
    To fancy dinners and turkey sandwiches
    To weddings and weekdays
    To parties and picnics
    To romance and roommates
    There's always something to celebrate so it's always the right time to TÖST

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    Advisory Board / Investor - EXIT

    GoParrot

    - 2 years 11 months

    Greater New York City Area

    GoParrot is personalizing the digital ordering experience for restaurants of all sizes. The GoParrot platform leverages point of sale integrations, diversified delivery networks, and AI-powered loyalty and marketing programs to provide an end-to-end solution for restaurant operators. Custom-built ordering interfaces are fully branded and optimized for every device. GoParrot’s data-driven insights empower businesses to streamline operations, increase customer engagement, and maximize revenue…

    GoParrot is personalizing the digital ordering experience for restaurants of all sizes. The GoParrot platform leverages point of sale integrations, diversified delivery networks, and AI-powered loyalty and marketing programs to provide an end-to-end solution for restaurant operators. Custom-built ordering interfaces are fully branded and optimized for every device. GoParrot’s data-driven insights empower businesses to streamline operations, increase customer engagement, and maximize revenue. GoParrot is proud to work with Dos Toros, Westville, Doughnut Plant, Juice Press and more.
    https://www.goparrot.ai/

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    Strategic Advisor

    Santo de Piedra & Co.

    - 2 years 11 months

    Mexico

    One of the most exclusive and devoted mezcal brands in the world.
    devotion, tradition, mezcal

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    Strategic Advisor

    Allset

    - 3 years 4 months

    San Francisco Bay Area

    Dine wait free at restaurants you love. Live in NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, Houston, Boston, Seattle, Austin, San Jose & more.

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    Strategic Advisor

    Harlem Blue Beer

    - 3 years 6 months

    Greater New York City Area

    It's more than the way you walk. Or how you shake hands.
    Being true to the City is an unspoken pledge to enjoy,
    respect, defend, participate in, call bull**** when necessary,
    and continually make better. Finding our best selves.
    Harlem Blue celebrates hustlers and dreamers who make us better everyday
    with the relentless energy, ambition, and style of Harlem.
    From a quick trip to the corner store, to rushing to subway for work,
    or a Sunday morning church attendance.
    The…

    It's more than the way you walk. Or how you shake hands.
    Being true to the City is an unspoken pledge to enjoy,
    respect, defend, participate in, call bull**** when necessary,
    and continually make better. Finding our best selves.
    Harlem Blue celebrates hustlers and dreamers who make us better everyday
    with the relentless energy, ambition, and style of Harlem.
    From a quick trip to the corner store, to rushing to subway for work,
    or a Sunday morning church attendance.
    The walk is different. The style is effortless.The hustle is innate.
    Every city has a neighborhood that sets the pace. Harlem. It's what we do.
    With pride, boldness, and flavor.
    @harlemblue
    #halemblue

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    Advisory Board

    SoftPoint

    - 3 years 9 months

    Phoenix, Arizona Area

    SoftPoint is a cloud-based technology company that has been producing software for, and offering services to the hospitality industry for 30 years. We have over 100 commercial applications grouped into four main solutions designed to manage all aspects of a business.
    Data Point Ultimate Payment Experience
    Control Point Enhanced Communication & Controls
    Point of Sale Restaurants, Hotels, Retail, Spa & Ticketing
    Market Places Custom Booking & Ecommerce platforms

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    Member of the Advisory Board

    delivery.com

    - 4 years 5 months

    Greater New York City Area

    New York's Leading delivery platform for restaurants, liquor stores and grocery stores
    Order from local restaurants, liquor and grocery stores; even schedule laundry and dry cleaning online for pickup and delivery. Free to use.

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    Strategic Advisor/ Investor -EXIT

    Bbot

    - 3 years 3 months

    Greater New York City Area

    SMART ORDERING TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR BAR OR RESTAURANT.
    It’s the future of wait-free order + pay. Just enter your location on bbot.menu and expect a swift delivery of or notification for your favorite food + drinks! Anywhere you see a Bbot logo, just choose, chat and cheers. It's so easy. No app, No signup required.
    https://bbot.menu/

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    Strategic Advisor

    Say2eat

    - 5 months

    Tel Aviv, Israel

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    Strategic Advisor

    9Fold

    - 1 year 1 month

    Greater New York City Area

    (Em)powering restaurants online

    white label online order platform for restaurants with robust pos integrations

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    Strategic Advisor

    Relay Delivery

    - 3 years 2 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Relay is a technology platform that connects available couriers to restaurants with pending orders for delivery
    http://www.relay.delivery



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    Strategic Advisor

    Seated

    - 8 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Explore. Eat. Earn.
    Seated is the city-wide Dining Club that rewards you for dining out. Download the app, book a reservation, dine out, and get rewarded. Earn up to 30% back every time you dine out through Seated.
    For every meal you book and enjoy, you’ll earn Seated dollars to redeem in the Rewards Store for gift cards and VIP experiences. The more you earn, the more experiences you unlock!
    https://www.seatedapp.io/

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    Advisory Board

    Munch Ado

    - 9 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Munch Ado is the all-in-one digital solution that drives growth for your restaurant.
    We use the latest technologies and breakthrough storytelling techniques to bring prominence to restaurants of all sizes.
    Basically, we are your go-to digital solution for driving growth.

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    Managing Director

    City Crab & Seafood Company

    - 23 years 6 months

    United States

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Projects

  • Clickky

    b2b food service marketplace for hospitality technology & services
    Everything you need is just a clickk away

    Other creators
  • hospitality hangout podcast

    top weekly b2b podcast host featuring CEO’s and founders from the hospitality and food service industry

  • Innovative Tap Solutions

    - Present

    Self pouring beverage technology and data marketing and collections

    See project
  • Branded Strategic Advisors

    - Present

    bringing hospitality and technology together to continue to disrupt the industry

  • Hospitality technology investments

    - Present

  • Strategic Advisor

    - Present

  • Hospitality hangout

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    Award winning b2b hospitality infotainment show

  • Hospitality Hangout

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    Hospitality focused b2b podcast featuring movers and shakers from the food service and hospitality industry with over 65K monthly listeners

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • National Restaurant Association

    -

    - Present
  • NEW YORK HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE

    Founding member

  • ZETA BETA TAU

    FOUNDING FATHER

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