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The Foodservice and Hospitality industries are evolving in ways you’ve never heard of – until now! TechNovator Rob Grimes, the leading voice of foodservice and hospitality technology, hosts ACCELERATE where ideas are shared, and new innovation is on the table! Presented through a lens outside the norm, ACCELERATE features conversations with thought-leaders, highlights new concepts, and identifies global trends, that create opportunities to ACCELERATE your business.
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A podcast about restaurant distribution and foodservice economics. David works in the foodservice distribution industry, servicing restaurant groups in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. "I have spent half of my career in restaurants learning from customers, and the other half supporting restaurants as a foodservice distributor. Having always looked for a podcast that could teach me more about distribution, supply chain, foodservice sales, products, and restaurants, but never finding it... I decide ...
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Welcome to the All Hands In: Rockstars in Foodservice Podcast! This is where we are inspiring, educating and celebrating how amazing food, guest service and creative marketing happens everyday because of all the smart, hard working hands it takes in making a rowdydow of ‘all things food’ possible to feed people everyday, everywhere!
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Paul Neal, CEO of Vantage Point Commercial Capital and a real estate finance expert who's carved a niche in helping business owners secure their financial future through property ownership. Paul shares his wisdom on how owning your building can significantly pro…
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One of the problems the industry has always had, what is ‘technology’ in the first place?” jokes this week’s guest, Barbara Timm-Brock, CEO of E-Track. With a mutual passion for tech and operations with the foodservice industries, but coming from different starts in the industry, Barbara joins Rob as they examine the past, present, and future from …
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Dan Gordon, a transformative coach in the fields of business, sales, and public speaking. Dan shares his philosophy on the importance of being interesting over just being good at something. Through a blend of personal experiences and sharp insights, Dan illustra…
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In this episode of the Accelerate Podcast, host Rob Grimes, delves into the pulse of hospitality tech in a "Hospitality Tech: State of the Union" episode. Drawing inspiration from the recent State of the Union address, he embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the technological landscape within the hospitality industry. Join Rob, as he navigates…
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Stephanie Lind, whose extraordinary story embodies the resilience and innovation at the heart of the food service industry. Stephanie brings invaluable insights from her multifaceted career, emphasizing strategies that drive small, impactful brands toward succes…
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In this week's episode, host Rob Grimes puts the spotlight on TechSpectations, or rather, the expectations of tech within hospitality. Not about airing grievances or frustrations about technology but rather a constructive dialogue aimed at dissecting observations and insights shared with Rob by industry insiders. From investing in cutting-edge tech…
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Mario Sakora, a thought leader in the realm of human behavior, leadership development, and Enneagram application within the business space. He discusses the Enneagram model of personality styles and how it can be used in leadership development. Mario shares insi…
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On this episode Accelerate, host Rob Grimes asks, can technology provide a solution to iconic brands and hospitality to avoid their demise allowing them to live on, not only in our hearts & minds, but in our stomach as well? Having recently visited a graveyard, Rob was able to look up names on headstones and find out a bit about their history by se…
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Welcome to the second episode of MAFSI's “The Good, The Bad, and The Foodservice Industry.” This episode focuses on the relationship between foodservice Manufacturers’ Reps and Service Providers and how service plays a crucial role in our industry. Our special guest is Nick Cribb, President of Sam’s Service, Inc., and current president of CFESA. Wi…
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Laura Chute, Vice President of Sales for Custom Culinary. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Laura shares her passion for helping customers optimize their businesses and create positive outcomes. She discusses the importance of rest and recovery i…
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Continuing the conversation around what is expected to be the top industry technology trends for 2024, Accelerate host Rob Grimes shifts his focus this week to technology influencers. Influencers, according to Rob, is more than just individual people. Rather, it’s individual focus areas that influence what happens to technology and innovation in ge…
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In this solo episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo delves into the profound changes and consolidations occurring in the food service broker industry. Nick touches on the emotional journey and the evolution of his business, Portillo Sales and Marketing, emphasizing its challenges and triumphs. He discusses how they navigated t…
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Since the start of 2024, there have been many discussions about technology trends or top 10 lists published. This episode of Accelerate, host Rob Grimes is diving into some of the top trending technology for the foodservice industry. Drawing from firsthand experiences, discussions with other industry leaders, and looking at industry ‘cousins’ retai…
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with food service maven Candace Williams. Set against the background of Candace's expertise in the plant-based beverage space, this dialogue delves into her career trajectory, her innovative approach to national accounts, and her integral role in the ascent of Califi…
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Right now, the collective hospitality industry has many concerns around the future of technology, especially artificial intelligence, and robotics. The major concern is that jobs will be replaced by technology, a conversation that has been going on for years. Host Rob Grimes begins the conversation by flashing back to a time when fast food restaura…
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Ed Zimmerman, a seasoned professional with over four decades of experience in the food service industry. He is the President of The Food Connector, a company that specializes in B2B marketing and strategy within the sector. Ed shares valuable perspectives on the…
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Making the decision of buy vs. build (or “make”) technology is always going to come down to the specific business. While majority of businesses will choose to buy from technology which already exists, there are many companies (small and large) who are developing their own systems, specifically point of sale (pos) or back-office. In this episode, Ro…
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Dan Bubniak, former CFO and COO of Dirty Hands, a natural food merchandising company. Having occupied the helm of a small family business that underwent a remarkable 20x growth over six years to become a national powerhouse with a presence in over 35 states and …
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Every year CES, organized by the Consumer Technology Association, takes place annually in Las Vegas each January, and is immediately followed by NRF: Retail’s Big Show in New York City the following week. While CES primarily focuses on consumers and personal technology, NRF is a business-to-business (B2B) retail-oriented event. Joining Rob to discu…
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In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Russ Hawkins, a celebrated influencer in food service technology. With Russ’ extensive experience in tech, he discusses the transformative potential of data analytics for businesses and shares how Agilence, Hawkins' company, allows food service entities to tap i…
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This episode previously aired on the CEO Podcast. "In this episode, Vince and Scott are joined by a special guest, Nick Portillo, to delve into the fascinating world of building a generational business. They explore various aspects of thriving in a generational business and offer valuable insights on what it takes to create a successful family-run …
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Anyone who’s been to the NRF’s Retail Big Show would know it’s the one of the largest technology events in the retail space. In this episode of Accelerate, host Rob Grimes is joined by Susan Newman, Senior Vice President of Events at the NRF. As collaboration partners representing the NRF and IFBTA, they preview what’s in store for the 2024 show an…
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In this Christmas special of the Titans of Food Service podcast, host Nick Portillo invites his father, John Portillo, to discuss their favorite holiday foods, traditions, and movies. They also reflect on their professional achievements in the past year. John emphasizes the importance of prompt communication in the food service industry and shares …
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For some operators, the restaurant business can be a family business, passed down willingly or unwillingly to the next generation. Joining Rob today to discuss their experience in the family restaurant business is Amanda Signorelli and Nick McMillan who are co-owners of Golden Steer Steakhouse, the oldest restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip (establis…
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The choice of deciding between an All-in-One vs. Best-in-Breed systems and applications is one many operators are faced with. When you look for an All-In-One system, you have to define what this means within the total system. Otherwise, The types of systems that fall under Best-of-Breed could be a subset of a larger application with several differe…
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In this episode, host Nick Portillo shares his excitement for the upcoming season of the Titans of Foodservice podcast and reflects on the valuable insights gained from the previous 52 episodes. Nick talks about how to become comfortable with failure, the power of following up, and the value of getting involved in your community. Listen this week a…
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In this special episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with his wife Carly Portillo. Carly is a marriage and family therapist with her own private practice. She specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relationships and improve their mental health. Nick and Carly discuss their experiences in their res…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Chris Jennings, a sales training expert with over 30 years of experience. Chris believes in creating better conversations and win-win relationships. Chris talks about the importance of being authentic and relatable when talking to customers and encourages salespeop…
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As we approach a Cyber Monday which is projected to hit a new spending high this year, the conversation around technology continues to get louder. Joining Rob this week is Aramark’s Vice President Digital Innovation and creator of Emerge, Peter Czimback. Peter introduces Emerge and talks about the importance of keeping the consumers at the center o…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with executive coach and organizational development expert Margie Oleson. Margie shares her insights on transforming leadership teams and building high-performing organizations. She emphasizes the importance of teamwork and clarity in achieving success and offers practi…
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As operators, the opportunities that new technology is bringing to the hospitality industry is abundant. Since technology enables every part of an operation, it allows operators to focus on their role without becoming technologists themselves. This week, Rob discusses many of the new opportunities that are available to operators. He calls out the g…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Patrick Day, Vice President and General Manager at Giordano's Food Service. Patrick shares his journey from owning and running restaurants to becoming a top sales rep at Cisco and eventually landing his current role at Giordano's. He emphasizes the importance of un…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Barb Colucci, Corporate Executive Chef of Del Taco, a culinary trailblazer with a remarkable journey in the food service industry. Barb's expertise spans across full service restaurants, quick service restaurants, and manufacturing. She has worked with renowned bra…
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In this episode, Accelerate Host Rob Grimes has an insightful conversation with Jim Knight about the hospitality industry, focusing on the intersection of culture, technology, and customer service. They examine how new technologies like online ordering and handheld devices can improve operations but also potentially hinder the guest experience and …
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Accelerate Host Rob Grimes provides his perspective on how technology and generational differences converge, shaping the future of the hospitality industry. In today's diverse landscape, six distinct generations both serve and are served, each bringing its unique tech prowess and preferences. Harnessing the 5 C's of change - creativity, communicati…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Liz Seelye, founder and Brand Wayfinder of StarryEyed Strategy, a global insights, strategy, design, and activation consultancy in the food service industry. Liz shares her journey in the food service industry and her passion for helping food brands define their pu…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Taylor Crown, past President of Acosta. Taylor started his career working alongside his father in their family-owned food service brokerage, Buzz Crown Enterprises. Taylor shares his remarkable journey in the food service industry and his journey to becoming the Pr…
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This week’s episode is about the inevitable adoption of certain technology - where resistance is futile. Mandates, whether it be from the government or operators themselves, are pushing technology in a certain direction and making it so there is almost no way to resist. Join Host Rob Grimes this week as he talks about the specific technologies that…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Nicolas Fanucci, Owner of Fanucci Restaurant Group. Nicolas shares his journey in the food service industry, from working with renowned French chef Roger Verge to his time at the French Laundry under Thomas Keller. He discusses the high expectations and intense tra…
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The role of technology in training and development across the hospitality industry has evolved dramatically, especially over the last 5 years. In this episode of Accelerate, host Rob is joined by Felicia White, President-Elect for the Council Hotel Restaurant and Trainers (CHART), and Monique Donahue, Director of Commercial Learning for Hilton, and…
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Over the past week, Accelerate host Rob Grimes attended 3 different industry events across 3 industries and segments - food and beverage, hospitality, and retail. Starting at CrEATe in Palm Springs, to NACS trade show in Atlanta, and then a presentation on food and beverage technology at the ‘On the Road’ series for the AHLA and IHLA in Chicago. At…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Talia Samuels, President of Outshine Public Relations, a company that specializes in PR and marketing for the culinary and hospitality industry. In this episode, Talia shares her journey from being a Spanish linguistic major to starting her PR agency at the age of …
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Porter Hinton, COO of Canteen. Porter discusses the growth and success of Canteen and talks about the challenges and opportunities in the industry, such as labor shortages, regulations, and inflation. Porter emphasizes the importance of listening, learning, and bei…
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One of the most challenging things in the ‘food and beverage technology’ umbrella is the different terminology we use to define tech and the different segments within our industry. How do you define SMB vs. Enterprise? Casual vs. Full Service? What are the functions, features and applications within back-office technologies? As you seek or sell tec…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Tim Strand, President of RESCO. Tim shares his background and how he got into the food business, growing up in a family-owned company. He discusses RESCO's focus on providing exceptional sales support for food service manufacturers, including lead generation and ma…
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Host Rob Grimes continues his review of FSTEC 2023 and compares notes with Tim Tang, Director of Enterprise Solutions at Hughes. Tim has also been going to FSTEC for over 10 years as a tech analyst that covers foodservice and many other related industries across retail, c-store, and hospitality where he and Rob keep running into each other. Speakin…
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Founded in 1996 in Dallas, where the conference was held this year, FSTEC was founded by Accelerate host Rob Grimes with the support of 5 suppliers at the time - PAR, NCR, Micros (Oracle) ReMACS, and IBM. Fast forward to present day, and Rob reflects on his recent attendance of the conference from September 15-17th. So what were the major subjects …
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks to Eric Goodman, President and CEO of Mountain View Services. Eric shares his journey in the food service industry and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. He discusses the unique niche of his business, which provides full-line grocery service, …
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks to Rosalyn Darling, a culinary innovator and entrepreneur, who shares her journey from marketing to the food service industry. She discusses her passion for food and how she developed her unique mindset of culinary compassion. Rosalyn emphasizes the importance of empath…
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In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Scott Tomes, CRO of Bongards Creameries. Scott shares his remarkable journey in the food service industry, starting as a division manager at Schwann's. Today, he is a trailblazer in the industry, leading Bongard's to new heights of success. Scott discusses the chal…
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