Episode 402: Dennis Alazzeh of Chick-In Waffle - Kansas City, MO [Part 4]. Bold [MENU] Pivots. Standardized Expansion Plans. Unveiling the New Vision for Prototype Growth. Franchise Frustrations.

Welcome back to another flavorful episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEUR Show, where Justin Bizzarro dives into the world of Dennis from Chick-in Waffle in Kansas City, Missouri. Dennis returns to discuss the rollercoaster experiences since their last episode aired in May 2023. Listeners are taken on a journey through the ups and downs of franchising, as Dennis shares candidly about the challenges faced in expanding to new markets and the valuable lessons learned from those experiences. From store openings to unfortunate closures, he reveals the complexities and rewards of choosing the right partners and building a strong operational team. In a pivotal move, Dennis explains why Chick-In Waffle is transitioning from franchising to focusing on corporate-owned locations, including a new commissary kitchen to streamline operations and ensure consistent quality. With plans to prototype new build-outs and expand strategically, Dennis and his team are excited about the future. Through this engaging conversation, discover the innovative menu changes and commitment to customer satisfaction that drive Chick-In Waffle's evolution. Plus, delve into the impact of social media influencers and rewarding loyal customers, helping to amplify the brand's reach. It's an inspiring look at resilience in entrepreneurship, with insights and strategies for those looking to navigate the complex food business landscape. Join us for this enlightening episode, packed with personal anecdotes and business expertise.   IG: @chick_in_waffle_co Online: www.chick-in-waffle.com 432 Westport Rd, Kansas City, Mo.   Entrepreneur interested in being on the show: https://calendly.com/justin-bizzarro/podcast   Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)   Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.   Free Podcast.  No Advertisements.  The stories of Food, Beverage, Farming, Hospitality, and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business.  What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur?   JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: [email protected] Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs )   All music is scored by host or royalty free.