Episode 450: Christopher Barnes of Lucky's Last Chance - Philadelphia, PA. PBJ + BACON. From Roadside [FOOD] Stand to Burger Royalty. Unapologetically Delicious. Crafting the Perfect [HOT DOG] Bite.

Join host Justin Bizzarro on an intriguing journey into the heart of Philadelphia's food scene with Christopher Barnes, the entrepreneurial spirit behind Lucky's Last Chance. In this episode, they uncover the captivating story of how a love for vintage roadside food experiences evolved into a bustling burger haven known for its unique creations, including the famed peanut butter and bacon burger. Dive deep into Christopher's journey, from his childhood memories of road trips and roadside stands to battling the challenges of opening a restaurant with limited resources. Discover the passion and ingenuity that transformed a simple Philadelphia bar into a beloved destination, celebrated for its remarkable customer service and dedication to quality. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and community, illustrating how Christopher Barnes and his team have crafted a culinary experience that resonates with food lovers and keeps them coming back for more. Explore the seamless blend of tradition and innovation that defines Lucky's Last Chance, and find inspiration in the shared stories of grit and gastronomy.   IG: @luckyslastchance IG: @lucksroadsidestand IG: @luckystradingco IG: @eda_pizzeria IG: @sunshinesandwichphilly   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.   Our Food, Farming, Hospitality, Nutrition, and Beverage Entrepreneurs Community: www.gorillabrave.love  Fellowship and Food: GorillaBrave Events & Summits Facebook Group: GorillaBrave Troop Group On Instagram: GorillaBrave on Instagram The Apparel Store: GorillaBrave Drips   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 )