DiscoverGive an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience PodcastCraft, Culture, and Guest Connection with Rick Malir
Craft, Culture, and Guest Connection with Rick Malir

Craft, Culture, and Guest Connection with Rick Malir

Update: 2024-11-25
Share

Description

Send us a text

In this episode of Give an Ovation, Rick Malir, founder of City Barbeque, shares his journey from selling John Deere tractors to building a nationally recognized barbecue brand. With 25 years in the business and 75 locations, Rick dives into what it takes to deliver top-notch barbecue and create unforgettable guest experiences.

Zack and Rick discuss:

  • How a love for barbecue sparked a fast-casual empire
  • The key role emotional connection plays in guest loyalty
  • Why investing in your team leads to better guest experiences
  • Balancing technology with genuine hospitality
  • Lessons from scaling a bootstrapped business to 75 locations

Tune in to hear how Rick turned his backyard barbecue passion into a thriving brand loved by guests across the country!

Thanks, Rick!

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Craft, Culture, and Guest Connection with Rick Malir

Craft, Culture, and Guest Connection with Rick Malir

Ovation