EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 26 MIN
The Slow Build That Turned Dog Haus Into a National Brand with Michael Montagano
from Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates
Send us Fan MailMichael Montagano, CEO of Dog Haus, joins Zack Oates to talk about thoughtful restaurant growth, franchise alignment, and why strong hospitality starts with building the right foundation. Drawing from his family’s restaurant background and years in finance and operations leadership, Michael shares how Dog Haus is scaling while staying true to its culture and guest experience.Zack and Michael discuss:Why restaurant brands should grow slower and smarter The importance of systems before scaling How Dog Haus approaches franchise partnerships Using guest data to improve operations and profitability The strategy behind the Jake Paul partnership Building restaurant culture that lastsThanks, Michael!Links:https://www.instagram.com/doghausdogs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmontagano/https://www.linkedin.com/company/dog-haus/https://doghaus.com/
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Send us Fan Mail Michael Montagano, CEO of Dog Haus, joins Zack Oates to talk about thoughtful restaurant growth, franchise alignment, and why strong hospitality starts with building the right foundation. Drawing from his family’s restaurant background and years in finance and operations leadership, Michael shares how Dog Haus is scaling while staying true to its culture and guest experience. Zack and Michael discuss: Why restaurant brands should grow slower and smarter The importance of...
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