How Pincho Went From Almost Shutting Down to Miami Staple | Otto Othman

Otto Othman shares the real story behind PINCHO — from running a grocery store and working in nightlife to launching a burger concept that almost shut down before becoming a Miami staple.In this episode, Otto breaks down early mistakes, menu changes, franchising lessons, copycats, winning SOBEWFF’s Burger Bash, and what it actually takes to scale a restaurant brand. A raw, honest look at resilience, leadership, and building something that lasts.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:15 About Otto4:17 Running a Grocery Store6:31 Relationship with HIs Father8:46 Early Career in Software and Nightlife11:42 Origins of Pincho18:06 Grand Opening20:18 Early Menu Revamp and Almost Shutting Down23:06 Opening in Hialeah23:52 Franchising and Failed Specials26:08 Getting His Concepts Copied29:04 Smash Burger Craze33:19 Shake Shack vs Five Guys34:08 Winning SOBE Burger Bash36:24 Advice for Franchising41:22 Plans for the Future43:37 Expansion to Houston, TX45:32 Social Media Trends49:56 Employees53:48 Plans for the Next 5 Years55:32 15 Years of Pincho59:38 Top 3 Restaurants1:02:14 Outro