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The Secret Behind Stonefire’s 5,500-Person Catering Machine with David Youngberg and Matt Calabrese of Stonefire Grill

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Send us Fan MailDavid Youngberg, CEO of Stonefire Grill, and Matt Calabrese, CTO, join Zack Oates for a deep dive into what it actually takes to scale a restaurant brand without losing what makes it special. From feeding 5,500 guests in under an hour to building a business where catering drives over 20% of revenue, they share real operational insights from inside the brand.Zack, David, and Matt discuss: How catering can become a powerful growth and acquisition channel Why meeting guests across every channel is no longer optional How fast feedback loops are reshaping decision making The role of technology in supporting, not replacing, hospitality Why consistency is the foundation of trust and long term loyalty How to grow a brand without drifting from its core identityThanks, David and Matt!Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyoungberg/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-calabrese-5657252/https://www.linkedin.com/company/stonefire-grill-inc/https://www.stonefiregrill.com/

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Send us Fan Mail David Youngberg, CEO of Stonefire Grill, and Matt Calabrese, CTO, join Zack Oates for a deep dive into what it actually takes to scale a restaurant brand without losing what makes it special. From feeding 5,500 guests in under an hour to building a business where catering drives over 20% of revenue, they share real operational insights from inside the brand. Zack, David, and Matt discuss: How catering can become a powerful growth and acquisition channel Why meeting...

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