Episode 53 with Guest Michael Berger

Michael Berger is a Founding Partner and the VP of Supply Chain of Elevation Franchise Ventures, franchisor of Elevation Burger. As one of the founding partners, Michael has lead the company’s growth from a single restaurant to a chain of 60+ restaurants in seven countries. Under his supply chain leadership, Elevation Burger’s purchases of certified organic, grass-fed beef have grown into one of the largest certified organic beef purchasing programs in the United States and the largest such program of any restaurant group in the US. He is also responsible for developing the restaurant chain’s organic chicken program. Michael has been featured in various forms of media and is a recognized leader in sustainable food supply chains. He currently serves on The Organic Center’s Board of Trustees and Food Tank’s Board of Directors and was honored as the Organic Trade Association's “Rising Star” of 2015. Recently, he has also partnered with the founders of Virginia-based Neapolitan pizzeria, Pupatella, to develop the company's operations as they pursue franchise and corporate restaurant growth.