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Gregg Majewski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/), CEO of Craveworthy Brands (https://www.craveworthybrands.com/), shares strategies for local growth and customer loyalty in the restaurant industry. In this discussion with Justin Ulrich of Evocalize on The Local Marketing Lab podcast (https://evocalize.com/resource-center/local-marketing-lab-podcast/), Gregg touches on topics such as sampling products as a way to win more customers and the power of smartphone storytelling when growing your brand. Dive into this insightful conversation to discover some of the best ways to help your restaurant attract and retain more loyal customers. Takeaways:Give out samples, win more customers - Sampling your food to potential customers, even though it may involve a cost, can have a significant impact on growing your business. By giving away samples and engaging with local businesses and communities through initiatives like office deliveries and local events, you can attract more customers and build a loyal base.Define (and execute) your value prop - Customers have never had more choices of where to eat than they do today. This has made it not only difficult to answer the question of “what should we have for dinner tonight”, but it has also made it more challenging for businesses to stand apart. Using Smartphone Storytelling as an Investment in Your Brand - One of the most powerful tools for telling your brand story is in your pocket every day. Using your smartphone as a tool to capture real, authentic stories about your brand is what consumers today want to see. About Local Marketing LabThe Local Marketing Lab is a podcast from Evocalize, hosted by Justin Ulrich. Focused on the proven strategies to boost brand awareness and visibility and creating more engaging content, this podcast has built a loyal listener base for brands across several verticals. About Gregg MajewskiGregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two plus decades, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands.* Gregg Majewski Instagram (www.instagram.com/greggmajewski)* Craveworthy Brands Instagram (www.instagram.com/craveworthybrand)* Craveworthy Online (https://www.craveworthybrands.com/)* Gregg Majewski LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/)* CRAVEWORTHY FRANCHISING (https://www.craveworthybrands.com/franchising)* CRAVEWORTHY BRANDS (https://www.craveworthybrands.com/our-brands)* INVEST IN CRAVEWORTHY (https://invest.profitandsense.com/craveworthy-brands)NOMINATE A GUEST — Do you know someone who would be great on this show? Let us know by emailing us EMAIL or sending a DM on social media @craveworthybrandsSIGN-UP FOR CRAVEWORTHY UPDATES – https://www.craveworthybrands.com/contact-usSUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW – https://www.youtube.com/@CraveworthyBrandsProduced by Cali BBQ Media (https://content.calibbq.media) | Engage with Cali BBQ Media (https://betheshow.media/)“Every business needs to be a media company” 

Majewski attributes Craveworthy Brand’s meteoric success to an exceptional team that aligns with the company's vision and values. He believes strongly that the most important role of leadership is setting a clear vision and empowering the team to act decisively. Watch now to learn about empowering teams with compassion, franchising as the American dream, and consistency in training and culture.#Roomforseconds #craveworthybrands #restaurantbusiness #FranchiseUChapters:[06:09] - Craveworthy Brands Overveiw[16:32] - Virtual Craveworthy Brands[19:03] - Franchising Strategy[24:08] - Franchisee Selection and Growth[31:01] - Personal Reflections and Advice for Aspiring FranchisorsEpisode Links:FranchiseU! Podcast Online: https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/ (https://business.louisville.edu/learnmore/franchiseu/)Dr. Kathy Gosser Bio: https://business.louisville.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/kathy-gosser-phd/ (https://business.louisville.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/kathy-gosser-phd/)FranchiseU! Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchiseu_podcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/franchiseu_podcast/)Takeaways:Empowering Teams with Compassion - Gregg Majewski has a number of franchises and concepts under the Craveworthy Brands umbrella. He relies heavily on his team being aligned in beliefs and empowers them to make decisions in his absence.Franchising: The American Dream - Creating generational wealth is a goal for much of the American population. One of the ways to do that is entrepreneurship, namely franchising. Majewski says franchising was created for that purpose and continues to be so.Consistency in Training and Culture - With so many franchises and locations across the country, consistency can be difficult to maintain. Craveworthy Brands, however, achieves consistency by pouring back into the stores, calibrating training, and holding managers accountable.ABOUT FRANCHISEU!

Gregg Majewski Reveals Leadership Secrets from Dave Thomas on Full Comp Podcast In an engaging episode of the Full Comp Podcast, Craveworthy Brands CEO Gregg Majewski shared his insights on leadership with host Josh Kopel. Majewski emphasized the power of simplicity and empathy in effective leadership, advocating for leading with heart and treating team members like family. Watch now to learn about simplifying leadership, the three legged stool of success and learning from Dave Thomas.#Roomforseconds #craveworthybrands #restaurantbusiness #joshkopelChapters:[00:41] - Leadership Insights[03:38] - Gregg Majewski’s Success Story[05:57] - Leadership and Culture[17:08] - The Importance of Mentorship[31:43] - Perseverance and AdaptabilityEpisode LinksJosh Kopel Online: https://joshkopel.com/ (https://joshkopel.com/)Josh Kopel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuakopel1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuakopel1/)Full Comp Podcast: https://joshkopel.com/podcast/ (https://joshkopel.com/podcast/)Takeaways:Simplicity in Leadership [8:27 - 8:51] - Gregg Majewski has the leader over a large number of other leaders. For him, a simplified approach to leading with heart and by the Golden Rule has proven to be most effective.Three Legged Stool in Restaurants - There are pillars of successful business that Gregg Majewski believes need to occur simultaneously. Much like a stool,

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Gregg Majewski, Founder and CEO of Craveworthy Brands, recently shared his insights on The Restaurant Strategy Podcast with Chip Klose. Reflecting on a valuable lesson from his father, Majewski emphasized the importance of listening to everyone. This approach has significantly shaped his leadership style and helped him build a strong network of friends who contribute to his personal and professional growth.Takeaways* The Value of Listening - Gregg Majewski learned the power of listening from his father early in life. He has taken that lesson into his leadership at Craveworthy Brands and has created a reliable network of friends that help improve himself personally and professionally.* Building a World-class Restaurant Management Team - Leadership requires followers. Gregg Majewski believes that effective leaders are able to teach gracefully. Building a positive environment that is conducive to success will inevitably lead to more buy-in from staff.* Focus on the Food - It’s no secret that standing out in the fast-casual industry can be difficult. For Gregg Majewski, since food is the most important piece to creating a consistent customer base, it needs to be available for people to try. For him, having potential customers sample good food is the greatest marketing strategy.Episode Links* Restaurant Strategy Podcast Website (https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/)* Restaurant Strategy Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809)* Restaurant Strategy Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/51XLInC8q7s0Uf4GfOMXx6?si=eb220404e017417d)* Chip Klose on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipklose/)* Chip Klose in Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chipklosecoaching/)ABOUT CHIP KLOSEChip Klose is a New York City-based restaurant coach as well as the host of the Restaurant Strategy podcast. He has amassed more than two decades of operational experience in the hospitality industry, opening Michelin-starred restaurants and collaborating with numerous James Beard Award-winning chefs. He is a contributing writer for Bar & Restaurant and travels the country as a noted public speaker, giving presentations on marketing, operations, technology, and more. He earned his MBA in food marketing from Saint Joseph’s University, where he frequently teaches as a guest lecturer.As a coach he’s worked with dozens of companies, helping them with everything from menu costing and payroll to developing a framework for how to position their restaurant in the market.His goal — both in the work he does with his clients as well as on the podcast — is to help chefs and operators build more profitable restaurants. Guests on his podcast have included New York Times bestselling author Martin Lindstrom, Wharton professor Peter Fader, Founder of Cali BBQ Media, Shawn Walchef, and many, many more. The show is consistently listed on Apple’s Top 100 Marketing Podcasts and was recently voted as a Top 20 Restaurant Podcast by Feedspot. (courtesy of Restaurant Strategy Podcast (https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/about))ABOUT GREGG MAJEWSKI:Gregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two-plus decades,