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Randy Hazelton

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In this episode, we address a staggering fact that despite Black people being one of the largest groups employed by the US restaurant industry, only 8% of restaurant owners are Black.   Our guest, Randy Hazelton, a founding partner of H&amp;H Hospitality, has over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry. His portfolio includes several local, regional, and nationally recognized brands, including the popular Shake Shack. H&amp;H also operates a joint venture partner at two more airports nationwide: Washington Dulles International and Dallas Fort Worth International.   Randy is recognized within the industry for his excellence in leadership and was formerly appointed to the Board of Directors for the city of Atlanta’s Development Authority, Invest Atlanta and was elected to the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC).  So let's just say, he's the perfect person to discuss this topic with.   Here are some things you'll learn during this episode:   The difference between full-service and quick-service restaurants   The importance of location and other factors to consider when starting a restaurant   How to compete in a crowded market   Some costly investments and mistakes to avoid when starting out   How to know when it's the right time to scale and open another location   How to maintain quality and consistency as your restaurant grows   Why franchising can be a good move for Black entrepreneurs looking to break into the industry     We're excited to share this episode with you as it is a must-listen for anyone looking to start a restaurant or already in the industry. Let's take the first step towards leveling the playing field.   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/147 Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!   Got a question? We’d love to answer it in an upcoming Q&amp;A. Simply record your quick question → https://blacktobusiness.com/QA    Connect with us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/    Don’t miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://blacktobusiness.com/mailinglist

In this episode, we address a staggering fact that despite Black people being one of the largest groups employed by the US restaurant industry, only 8% of restaurant owners are Black. Our guest, Randy Hazelton, a founding partner of H&amp;H Hospitality, has over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry. His portfolio includes several local, regional, and nationally recognized brands, including the popular Shake Shack. H&amp;H also operates a joint venture partner at two more airports nationwide: Washington Dulles International and Dallas Fort Worth International. Randy is recognized within the industry for his excellence in leadership and was formerly appointed to the Board of Directors for the city of Atlanta’s Development Authority, Invest Atlanta and was elected to the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC).  So let's just say, he's the perfect person to discuss this topic with. Here are some things you'll learn during this episode: <ul> <li> The difference between full-service and quick-service restaurants </li> <li> The importance of location and other factors to consider when starting a restaurant </li> <li> How to compete in a crowded market </li> <li> Some costly investments and mistakes to avoid when starting out </li> <li> How to know when it's the right time to scale and open another location </li> <li> How to maintain quality and consistency as your restaurant grows </li> <li> Why franchising can be a good move for Black entrepreneurs looking to break into the industry </li> </ul> We're excited to share this episode with you as it is a must-listen for anyone looking to start a restaurant or already in the industry. Let's take the first step towards leveling the playing field. For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: <a href="https://blacktobusiness.com/147-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blacktobusiness.com/147</a> Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast! Got a question? We’d love to answer it in an upcoming Q&amp;A. Simply record your quick question → <a href="http://blacktobusiness.com/QA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blacktobusiness.com/QA </a> Connect with us on Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/</a> Don’t miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter: <a href="https://blacktobusiness.com/mailinglist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blacktobusiness.com/mailinglist</a>

147: Getting Into The Restaurant Industry & Franchising w/ Randy Hazelton

Which is better? A stand-alone restaurant or an airport restaurant? We sat down with Randy Hazelton the owner of a Hospitality company that specializes in establishing airport restaurants and I tell you the conversation was enlightening. When you think about restaurants in airports you don't often think about the business decisions and factors that were considered for this to happen but entrepreneurs like Randy saw this as an untapped opportunity and he joins us to share the journey and a few tips that he has learned along the way. #foodandfinance #businesstalklibrary #bakerybusiness #businesslessons

Which is better? A stand-alone restaurant or an airport restaurant? We sat down with Randy Hazelton the owner of a Hospitality company that specializes in establishing airport restaurants and I tell you the conversation was enlightening. When you think about restaurants in airports you don't often think about the business decisions and factors that were considered for this to happen but entrepreneurs like Randy saw this as an untapped opportunity and he joins us to share the journey and a few tips that he has learned along the way. #foodandfinance #businesstalklibrary #bakerybusiness #businesslessons

What Running an Airport Restaurant Really Take with Randy Hazelton Founding Partner of H&H Hospitality

Routes to a non-traditional environment like airports are hardly ever traditional. Randy Hazelton's journey, with a degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA in Microeconomics, began in the corporate world working for renowned Fortune 500 companies. One day he caught the entrepreneurship bug and abruptly left his job to form H&amp;H Hospitality and start a restaurant in the Atlanta area.  The journey continued when H&amp;H was approached to enter the airport market. November is Small Business Month and so for the entire month we will feature various small businesses in airports. This entire series is sponsored by global retailer WHSmith. For more information go to whsmith.co.uk.

Routes to a non-traditional environment like airports are hardly ever traditional. Randy Hazelton's journey, with a degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA in Microeconomics, began in the corporate world working for renowned Fortune 500 companies. One day he caught the entrepreneurship bug and abruptly left his job to form H&amp;H Hospitality and start a restaurant in the Atlanta area.  The journey continued when H&amp;H was approached to enter the airport market. November is Small Business Month and so for the entire month we will feature various small businesses in airports. This entire series is sponsored by global retailer WHSmith. For more information go to <a href="http://www.whsmith.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whsmith.co.uk</a>.

Ep. 77 - Randy Hazelton, CEO and co-owner, H&H Hospitality