--- title: "Wisking It All: Uncommon Growth Tactics for Restaurant Operations" description: "In this repurposed episode of the Wisking It All Podcast, Angelo Esposito interviews Gregg Majewski, founder and CEO of Craveworthy Brands. They discuss the journey of scaling restaurants, the importance of culture and leadership, and the innovative approach of Craveworthy Brands in the restaurant industry, including the use of virtual brands and shared kitchens to maximize efficiency and profitability. In this conversation, Gregg shares his insights on building a strong team culture, the importance of employee growth and retention, and his leadership philosophy that prioritizes the well-being of his team. He discusses the challenges faced by the restaurant industry, particularly in terms of operational hurdles and pricing strategies, while also emphasizing the need for embracing technology to enhance customer experience. Looking ahead, he outlines ambitious goals for Craveworthy Brands and the importance of supporting franchisees in achieving their dreams." image: https://media.craveworthybrands.com/hubfs/RFS%20-%2039%20-%20WISKING-1.png --- # Wisking It All: Uncommon Growth Tactics for Restaurant Operations 24 Dec 2024 ![Picture of Craveworthy Brands](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Craveworthy-Brands_avatar.png?width=40&name=Craveworthy-Brands_avatar.png) [Craveworthy Brands](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/blog/author/craveworthy-staff) ![Play](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/hubfs/Images%20and%20Graphics/red-play.svg) Watch ![](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/hubfs/RFS%20-%2039%20-%20WISKING-1.png) *Angelo Esposito interviews Gregg Majewski, founder and CEO of Craveworthy Brands about the journey of scaling restaurants, the importance of culture and leadership, and the innovative approach of Craveworthy Brands in the restaurant industry, including the use of virtual brands and shared kitchens to maximize efficiency and profitability.* ## Key Takeaways 1. [Consistency and Execution Are Key to Success](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/blog/wisking-it-all-uncommon-growth-tactics-for-restaurant-operations#takeaway-1) 2. [Investing in Team Development and Growth](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/blog/wisking-it-all-uncommon-growth-tactics-for-restaurant-operations#takeaway-2) 3. [Customer Experience and Throughput](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/blog/wisking-it-all-uncommon-growth-tactics-for-restaurant-operations#takeaway-3) --- In this repurposed episode of the *Wisking It All Podcast*, Angelo Esposito interviews Gregg Majewski, founder and CEO of Craveworthy Brands. They discuss the journey of scaling restaurants, the importance of culture and leadership, and the innovative approach of Craveworthy Brands in the restaurant industry, including the use of virtual brands and shared kitchens to maximize efficiency and profitability. In this conversation, Gregg shares his insights on building a strong team culture, the importance of employee growth and retention, and his leadership philosophy that prioritizes the well-being of his team. He discusses the challenges faced by the restaurant industry, particularly in terms of operational hurdles and pricing strategies, while also emphasizing the need for embracing technology to enhance customer experience. Looking ahead, he outlines ambitious goals for Craveworthy Brands and the importance of supporting franchisees in achieving their dreams. # Consistency and Execution Are Key to Success The Cornerstones of Success Gregg Majewski, CEO of Craveworthy Brands, emphasizes the power of consistency in restaurant operations.  "If your restaurants don't operate underneath that same checklist every day, why would a customer come in and spend that money with you if it's not duplicated exactly the same?" he points out.  Majewski stresses that success isn't about reinventing the wheel but about executing the fundamentals flawlessly every day. By following a proven playbook and maintaining high standards across all locations, brands can build customer trust and long-term loyalty. # Investing in Team Development and Growth A focus on building strong teams and empowering employees is critical. The goal is to prepare team members to excel in their roles and potentially grow into bigger opportunities, even if that means leaving the company. For Majewski, team development isn't just a business strategy—it's a core value. "My job is to make them better each and every day so they can go on and do their next thing," he shares.  While he'd love for team members to stay forever, he understands the importance of creating opportunities for growth. Majewski views team departures for bigger roles not as losses, but as evidence of effective leadership and mentorship. # Customer Experience and Throughput Improving throughput without sacrificing hospitality is a balancing act that Majewski believes is essential for success.  "How do you improve the customer experience without taking hospitality out of the restaurant?" he asks.  Speed and efficiency are critical in today's fast-paced dining environment, but they can't come at the expense of genuine hospitality. Majewski's approach combines operational excellence with a commitment to making every customer feel valued and cared for. ### Episode Links: - [**Connect with Angelo Esposito Online**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/espositoangelo/) - [**Visit Wisk Online**](https://www.wisk.ai/) - [**Connect with Wisk on LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wisk/) - [**Listen to Wisking It All**](https://www.wisk.ai/podcast) - [**Follow Wisk on Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/WiskApp/) - [**Follow Wisk on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/wisk.ai/) - [**Follow Wisk on X**](https://x.com/WISK_ai) - [**Subscribe to Wisk on YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBZPbuE4hOpNsEVk2A5K2w) [![Spotify Logo](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/hubfs/Images%20and%20Graphics/spotify.svg) Listen on Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/4ioMIq0aeraoy9KLt8dT4G) [![Apple Podcasts Logo](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/hubfs/Images%20and%20Graphics/apple.svg) Listen on Apple Podcasts ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-for-seconds/id1737506338) [![YouTube Logo](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/hubfs/Images%20and%20Graphics/youtube.svg) Watch on YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnoDJBRl8k--uSzQfVFpLeiJmqjzQIfFq) ---     ### 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, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands. Craveworthy Media is Majewski’s gift back to the industry that has given him so much. The goal of Craveworthy is to inspire the up and coming industry leaders by providing important information, stories, and insights from titans past and present. #### Connect with Gregg - [Follow Gregg on Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/greggmajewski) - [Follow Gregg on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@greggmajewski) - [Follow Gregg on X (Twitter)](https://x.com/Gregg_Majewski) - [Follow Gregg on Threads](https://www.threads.net/@greggmajewski) - [Connect with Gregg on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/) #### Connect with Craveworthy - [Follow Craveworthy Brands Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/craveworthybrand) - [Visit Craveworthy Website](https://www.craveworthybrands.com/) - [Learn About Franchise Opportunities with Craveworthy](https://www.craveworthybrands.com/franchising) - [Checkout the Craveworthy Portfolio of Brands](https://www.craveworthybrands.com/our-brands) - [Discover Investment Opportunities with Craveworthy](https://invest.profitandsense.com/craveworthy-brands) - [Sign up to Receive Updates from Craveworthy](https://www.craveworthybrands.com/contact-us) #### Connect with Room for Seconds - [Subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@CraveworthyBrands) - [Subscribe on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4ioMIq0aeraoy9KLt8dT4G?si=5039ce22c6d54dfb) - [Subscribe on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-for-seconds/id1737506338) - [View Past Episodes on Craveworthy Website](https://media.craveworthybrands.com/blog/tag/podcast) #### Nominate a Guest Do you know someone who would be great on this show? 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