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Virtual Brands and Restaurant Operations Bootcamp with Dave Miller of Chicago's Baker Miller

Virtual Brands and Restaurant Operations Bootcamp with Dave Miller of Chicago’s Baker Miller
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Virtual Brands and Restaurant Operations Bootcamp with Dave Miller of Chicago’s Baker Miller
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Restaurant managers, owners and operators - you won't want to miss this episode! Virtual brands vs. ghost kitchens are discussed in depth throughout this podcast episode. Zach and Claudia then interview Dave Miller, Owner of Chicago's Baker Miller, on his experience running and scaling successful restaurants and a virtual brand. Dave is one of the original founders of Chicago's wildly popular Bang Bang Pie and has launched his own virtual brand, Millers Bagels. This episode is loaded with operational, team building, and restaurant management tips for maximizing your business in 2021 and beyond.

 

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