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Invent Less, Execute More: Chris Gannon’s Hard Truth About Scaling BOLAY

Invent Less, Execute More: Chris Gannon’s Hard Truth About Scaling BOLAY

Update: 2025-12-30
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What if the biggest threat to your restaurant’s success isn’t a lack of ideas—but too many of them?


Chris Gannon built BOLAY with the DNA of a legacy brand—his father helped launch Outback Steakhouse. But unlike the bloomin’ days of casual dining, fast-casual success demands ruthless focus.


In this episode, Chris shares how over-innovation almost broke his business, why the need to be creative can kill consistency, and the real lesson behind scaling a scratch-made concept. We get into why most founders outgrow their own systems, how a background in marketing helped him build culture from day one, and the power of saying no to the next shiny object.

If you’re trying to grow without losing your soul—or your sanity—this one’s for you.


To learn more about BOLAY and their mission to make bold, fresh food fast, visit bolay.com
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Invent Less, Execute More: Chris Gannon’s Hard Truth About Scaling BOLAY

Invent Less, Execute More: Chris Gannon’s Hard Truth About Scaling BOLAY

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