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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 22 MIN

He Went from Tech CEO to Dishwasher — Now He’s Behind 320 Restaurants and $750 Million in Assets

from Restaurant Influencers · host Entrepreneur Media

Andrew K. Smith, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Savory Fund, left the tech world behind and started his restaurant career in the dish pit of his wife’s bakery. Since then, he and his team have grown over 320 restaurants, generated more than $2.5 billion in sales, and raised over $750 million across three funds. Listen now to learn how storytelling drives scale, how founders lead, and how family stays part of the journey. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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