BDO To-Go Podcast

BDO To-Go

BDO USA
BDO To-Go is a podcast series for restaurant industry professionals. Each episode features a topical discussion with industry peers and subject matter experts on a variety of topics impacting the industry.
Serving Equity – Crafting Long-Term Incentives for Key Restaurant Employees
Join BDO To-Go host Gregg Thomas, Co-Lead of BDO’s National Restaurant Industry Group, as he interviews Dennis Monroe, Co-Founder & Chairman of Monroe Moxness Berg PA. Dennis is a pioneer in corporate financing and assists businesses, from emerging companies to multi-national firms. With over 30 years of experience in franchise finance, he has been recognized as a leader in the franchise community.
May 3, 2024
31 min
What’s In and What’s Out – 2024 Restaurant Marketing Trends
Join BDO To-Go host Gregg Thomas, Co-Lead of BDO’s National Restaurant Industry Group, as he interviews Kim Jensen-Pitts, Founder and CEO of KJP Marketing Services. Kim has over 25 years of experience within the restaurant industry. Her expertise lies within fast food, family dining, casual dining, specialty retail, and packaged goods - both corporate and privately held.
Mar 18, 2024
37 min
Waiting on the Future: How AI is Transforming the Restaurant Industry
Join BDO To-Go host Meg Potts, Co-Lead of BDO’s National Restaurant Industry Group and true fan of data as she interviews Kirstie Tiernan – Principal with BDO Digital and enthusiastic helper of businesses choosing to make better decisions with data and AI. Kirstie spearheads BDO’s Data, AI and Labs teams. Leveraging her expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning, she collaborates with clients to enhance operational efficiencies, automate processes, and employ advanced analytics. Kirstie is dedicated to helping clients navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation.
Dec 1, 2023
26 min
The Story of Visioning with Zingerman's Ari Weinzweig
Ari Weinzweig is the Co-Founding Partner of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, a nationally renowned food icon that’s grown to over $70million in annual revenue. In this episode, Ari discusses how he was able to build the vision and the culture for his company and what process he had to undertake to properly map it out so that everyone could see it, believe it, and get on board with it. Ari joins our new host, Giselle El Birri to deliver best practices around building vision and culture in today’s industry.
Nov 29, 2022
22 min
Sound “Bites” from the 2022 CFO Bootcamp: Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law
In this episode, we hear some sound bites from the 2022 BDO Restaurant CFO Bootcamp where Alicia Voltmer of GreenbergTraurig, LLP provides an overview of current and emerging L&E issues faced by the restaurant industry, including some hot-topic items in employment law. Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubble®, Alicia advises employers, from start-up companies to Fortune 500s, in a wide variety of employment matters.
Jul 28, 2022
51 min
Gregg Thomas and Meg Potts Dish on Data Warehouses, C-suite Outsourcing, and Automation
Gregg Thomas and Meg Potts joined BDO in 2020 through the acquisition of CFO Advisors, a trusted ally to retail and restaurant brands for over 25 years. The team provides C-suite services such as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Data Officer expertise, as well as providing data analytic services, all on an out-source basis to multi-unit restaurants and retail groups. Gregg and Meg join host Jeff Tubaugh to dish about best practices and strategies for the industry.
May 26, 2022
25 min
Bill Lindsey on Restaurant Technologies and Rising to the Challenge of Inventory
Bill Lindsey is the partner and co-founder of COGS-Well, a company named one of the top five new restaurant technologies by MURTEC. In this episode, Bill dishes on how technology has revolutionized the industry with the rising expectations of consumers. Host, Jeff Tubaugh and Bill navigate into the importance of innovative systems to continue to stay ahead of the technology curve.
Apr 26, 2022
27 min
FUSIAN: Where passion and persistence meet with Stephan Harman and Mike Speck
Stephan Harman and Mike Speck are both partners at the restaurant FUSIAN with Mike serving as CEO. FUSIAN exists to connect people through collaboration, culture and cuisine. In this episode, the duo shares where they see the industry headed and how FUSIAN is evolving with our host, Jeff Tubaugh.
Mar 29, 2022
31 min
A Look Behind the Curtain: Franchising in 2022 and Beyond
In this episode, Dana Zukofsky interviews Justin Klein, one of the leading franchise business attorneys in the United States. Named to the International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers, Justin’s knowledge and insights provide listeners with a sneak peek behind the curtain of the franchising world today.
Feb 24, 2022
17 min
Annie Fitzsimmons – Experiencing Restaurants through the Eyes of a Traveler
In this week’s episode, Dana Zukofsky interviews Annie Fitzsimmons, a travel expert, to share her experiences on the ground about what’s happening in the travel and restaurant industry on an international level. Annie shares how she navigates the restaurant scene nationally and internationally.
Jan 31, 2022
23 min
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