Restaurant Growth, Scaling & Hospitality Leadership

In this episode of the say86 podcast, Tim speaks with Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown, founders of the Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group, about building and scaling a successful hospitality business. From starting with a single 11-table restaurant to creating multiple award-winning concepts including Supperland, they share their journey through over 15 years in the restaurant industry.We dive into the realities of restaurant growth, multi-site expansion, and what it takes to operate in today’s challenging hospitality environment. The conversation covers everything from opening your first restaurant, managing costs and margins, and building sustainable concepts, to marketing, social media, and the operational challenges that come with scaling a restaurant group.As a husband and wife team, Jeff and Jamie also offer a unique perspective on leadership, teamwork, and building a strong company culture across multiple locations. This episode is packed with practical insights for restaurant owners, hospitality operators, and anyone looking to grow a business in the food and beverage industry.