Every Founder has a story — a spark that becomes the heartbeat of a brand. Some stories begin with a dream, others with a dish, and every now and then one begins with a taco that turns into a brand that is built to breakthrough. In this episode of the Founderology Podcast, I talk with Roberto Espinosa — the visionary Founder of Tacodeli. What started as one small taco shop in Austin has grown into one of the most authentic and respected fast casual restaurant brands in the country. From the v...
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Every Founder has a story — a spark that becomes the heartbeat of a brand. Some stories begin with a dream, others with a dish, and every now and then one begins with a taco that turns into a brand that is built to breakthrough. In this episode of the Founderology Podcast, I talk with Roberto Espinosa — the visionary Founder of Tacodeli. What started as one small taco shop in Austin has grown into one of the most authentic and respected fast casual restaurant brands in the country. From the v...
Two Broke Bartenders to Upstream Hospitality Group
Founderology
21 minutes
7 months ago
Two Broke Bartenders to Upstream Hospitality Group
Two Broke Bartenders Turn Big Bet Into Thriving Hospitality Group What happens when two broke bartenders take a big risk, bet on themselves and turn a handshake deal into a booming restaurant brand? That's the story of James Bonanno, founder and CEO of Upstream Hospitality Group, the company behind Tap Room, Bango Bowls and a growing portfolio of waterfront restaurants. On the latest episode of the Founderology podcast, we sat down at the newest Tap Room location in Ronkonkoma, New York, to d...
Founderology
Every Founder has a story — a spark that becomes the heartbeat of a brand. Some stories begin with a dream, others with a dish, and every now and then one begins with a taco that turns into a brand that is built to breakthrough. In this episode of the Founderology Podcast, I talk with Roberto Espinosa — the visionary Founder of Tacodeli. What started as one small taco shop in Austin has grown into one of the most authentic and respected fast casual restaurant brands in the country. From the v...