Dine & Dish

Franchise Fame: How to Scale, Market & Lead a Growing Brand | Dani Peleva

This week, I’m joined by Dani Peleva, Founder & CEO of Franchise Fame and Amazon best-selling author of Franchise Fame, for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to scale a brand the right way. Dani specializes in national franchise marketing and helping established brands grow with clarity, consistency, and strategy. We dive into the biggest challenges franchise systems face when expanding, how to align brand messaging across multiple locations, and why marketing is one of the most powerful drivers of sustainable growth. She also breaks down her proprietary “Five F’s of Franchise Marketing”—a framework designed to help brands create momentum, attract the right franchisees, and build long-term success. This episode is all about shifting from thinking like an operator to thinking like a brand—and understanding that real growth doesn’t happen by accident, it happens by design. If you’re looking to scale your business, strengthen your brand, or elevate your marketing strategy, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Creating Unforgettable Experiences : The Art of Events, Details & Hospitality

> This week, I’m joined by Kyle Savage, event planner extraordinaire, author, and motivational speaker, for a conversation all about what it takes to create unforgettable experiences. > > From high-level event planning and managing guest expectations to the power of organization, attention to detail, and leadership under pressure, Kyle shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building events that leave a lasting impression. > > > > We also dive into his book, his journey into motivational speaking, and how the principles of event planning directly connect to hospitality, service, and creating moments people never forget. > > > > Plus… Kyle spills some fun stories about working with celebrity clients and what really happens behind the velvet rope. > > > > If you’re in hospitality, events, leadership—or simply love hearing how incredible experiences come together—this episode is packed with insight, energy, and inspiration.

Finding Your Voice : Leadership, Confidence & Communication

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Distinguished Toastmaster Augusta Inniss, Program Quality Director of District 36 and incoming District Director for District 220  to talk about one of the most underrated skills in leadership—communication. From building confidence and finding your voice to leading teams and speaking with impact, Augusta shares practical insights on how strong communication shapes better leaders, stronger teams, and more successful businesses. Whether you’re running a restaurant, leading a team, or looking to grow personally, this conversation is packed with takeaways you can put into action right away. A Must listen!

The Digital Table: How Technology is Reshaping Hospitality

This week, I’m joined by Noah Glass, Founder & CEO of Olo, for a powerful conversation about how technology is transforming the way restaurants operate, connect with guests, and drive revenue. As a pioneer in digital ordering, Noah has been ahead of the curve—long before online ordering, delivery, and guest data became essential to the industry. Today, Olo powers some of the biggest restaurant brands, helping them take control of their digital experience and build stronger, more profitable relationships with their guests. We dive into how guest expectations have evolved, why owning your customer data is more important than ever, and where operators are missing opportunities when it comes to digital strategy. Noah also shares insights on the future of restaurants, including AI, personalization, and what leaders need to do know to stay competitive. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand where hospitality is headed—and how to stay ahead of it.

Seeing the Full Picture: Strategy, Systems & Scaling in Hospitality

This week, I’m joined by Jeff and Matt from Restaurant 360 for a real, insightful conversation on what it actually takes to run a successful restaurant in today’s environment. From operations and financial performance to long-term growth, we break down how restaurant owners and operators can step back and truly see the full picture of their business. Jeff and Matt share their perspective on where restaurants are falling short, where opportunities are being missed, and how the right systems and strategy can completely change the game. We also dive into the challenges facing the industry right now—and what leaders need to be doing differently to stay competitive, profitable, and sustainable. If you’re serious about building a stronger, smarter restaurant business, this episode is packed with value.