Erin Palladino—PepperJax - Restaurant Hoppen

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As PepperJax celebrates its 20th anniversary, its COO joins the show to discuss how it grew from humble beginnings in Omaha in 2002 to a major brand with more than 40 locations now. Erin talks about how the company scaled up, the importance of listening to customers, the advent of cheese sauces (it was a BIG deal), and how she rose from part-time cashier to one of the company's most important figures. Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND at RestaurantHoppen.com! Sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. Visit their website, use Promo Code: HOPPEN, and receive 25% off your order! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As PepperJax celebrates its 20th anniversary, its COO joins the show to discuss how it grew from humble beginnings in Omaha in 2002 to a major brand with more than 40 locations now. Erin talks about how the company scaled up, the importance of...

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