In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice Podcast, Nick speaks with Dimitra Rizzi, CEO of Elohi Strategic Advisors. Demetria discusses her background in the food service industry, including her experience working at Wendy's and running a Bruegger's Bagels franchise. She provides insights for emerging and established brands on how to succeed in food service sales. Additionally, she discusses the importance of understanding company culture, surrounding oneself with the right people, and overcoming setbacks and mistakes.

QUOTES

• “If you really understand food service and you understand the systems and the processes and how it works, you could build an empire." -Dimitra Rizzi [03:08]

• “In your darkest times in food service, you could think that you're in a hole that you can't get out of. But I promise you, it is the one industry where it literally turns itself around. Because guess what? People have to eat.”  -Dimitra Rizz [09:51]

TIMESTAMPS

01:23 Demetria's background and early days at Wendy's

11:29 Demetria's experience in manufacturing and marketing

18:07 The importance of data and analytics in food service sales

24:04 Creating a positive company culture

42:14 Embracing technology and AI in the food service industry

47:18 The potential for revolutionizing the food service industry

RESOURCES

Portillo Sales

Elohi Strategic Advisors

CONTACT 

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com

Dimitra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitra-rizzi/