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Tarik speaks with Callie Van Der Merwe - founder and CEO of Design Partnership. They discuss the importance of human psychology in creating a successful restaurant design. Callie's business is a global success specialising in designing and outfitting hospitality brands to match customer behaviour. Having worked with brands such as Taco Bell, Five Guys, Ribs & Burgers and more, Callie knows the secret to success is not just the food. 

Tarik and Petra discuss how P'Nut has maintained their competitive edge through their authentic flavours which has allowed them to expand rapidly in the Australian market. How the pandemic pressures have forced P'Nut to improve their digital presence, as well as the opportunity for them to look at expansion through cloud kitchens. They also discuss the staff shortages impacting the industry, and how P'Nut is navigating these uncertain times. 

In this episode, Tarik and Casper discuss FISHBOWL's mission to disrupt the fast food industry by creating a brand that combines healthy every day meals with sustainable practices. FISHBOWL has taken a unique approach to "Ghost Kitchens" allowing them to enter into new markets with lower up front risk. They discuss how FISHBOWL connects to their customers through standout branding and personal passions like FISHBOWL Radio.

Luke Baylis, owner of SUMO Salad and Thrive, talks about recognizing opportunities for growth in new products, how he inspires his team to innovate, how going into voluntary administration served as a catalyst to allow Luke to take the reins back on his new business and launch his new brand Thrive - which has grown incredibly fast - outperforming sumo in both revenue and profitability. 

In this episode, Tarik speaks with Anna Tibbitts, Public Relations Specialist at Crumbl, about how social media and technology has helped Crumbl become the fastest growing cookie company in the USA. They discuss how the TikTok and Instagram famous company interacts with their followers and customers to refine their products, create groundbreaking new flavours and produce an incredible in-store experience.

In this episode, Tarik discusses franchising with Clark McKeown, CEO of Wild Wing. A deep dive into their continued growth in Canada as well as their upcoming expansion into the US market. They discuss strategic adaptions that have been made with the brand in order to make the transition as smooth as possible, new technological practices taken to benefit both customers and staff, and the change of the "Server" title to "Experience Maker".