Episode 32

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12th Jul 2023

Paul Mangiamele on Building Iconic Global Brands and Fostering Passion in the Restaurant Industry

In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Paul Mangiamele, Owner, Chairman, and CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands. Paul discusses various aspects of running a franchise model and being a global company in the restaurant industry. He shares his passion for the brands he leads and owns, emphasizing the importance of love for the brand, team, and guests. Nick and Paul talk about the legacy and pioneering role of their iconic brands in the casual dining space and why passion is important. 



QUOTES


  • “If you don't love your brands, if you don't love your teams, if you don't love your guests, you shouldn't be in the business.” -Paul Mangiamele [02:16]


  • “It’s all about discipline. You have to train your mind. Your mind is a muscle, and the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets." -Paul Mangiamele [51:59]



TIMESTAMPS

01:55 Paul’s career journey and insights

05:32 What makes a brand resilient?

11:31 Bennigan’s

20:51 Beverage ideation

27:24 The value of product placement and marketing 

32:03 Leaving a legacy







RESOURCES

Portillo Sales



CONTACT 

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com

Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mangiamele-cfe-8a21b5/

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Titans of Foodservice
Nick Portillo shares with you the things he has learned on his own journey of building a successful business in the food service industry.

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Seth "Creek" Creekmore

Seth Creekmore, or “Creek,” as he is known by most of his friends has been studying the Enneagram for almost 10 years now. Having completed training under Lynda Roberts & Nan Henson, he continued learning the Enneagram through a smattering of other teachers and books and eventually completed the Awareness to Action program. He was one of the original founders of the popular Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast and now serves as the resident Millennial for the Awareness to Action Podcast. He creates Cinematic Folk music under the name Creekmore and enjoys, hiking in cold places, cooking in warm places and traveling to all the places.