I'll Have What She's Having
Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg
?? Hospitality & Foodservice | ?? Investor | Technology & Emerging Brands | Restaurant Owner | TechStars Mentor | Advisor | Co-Founder & Managing Partner | ??? Podcast & Talk Show Host | Industry Influencer ?Entrepreneur
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Friends of Branded!
Happy Saturday and I hope everyone had a great week and is enjoying the holiday season.
This is (obviously) the last Saturday of 2023 and that means this is the final edition of the H^2 of the year.
I’ve been working hard to shorten this Top of the Fold section and for those counting words, I’ve cut almost 50% off this section. I’ve previously referenced Mark Twain when came to the length of the Top of the Fold section: “I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.”
As I geared-up and prepared for this final Top of the Fold section for the year, so many ideas, thoughts and themes came to mind. As I white boarded the structure and ways I would attack this section this week, I realized I was setting myself for a big failure with this final installment as opposed to a big win.
The H^2 will continue to roll next week and I aspire for our newsletter to do that in the spirit of the Baltimore Ravens (the hottest team in the NFL right now).
As an early-stage investor in emerging technology, innovation and now restaurant brands in the hospitality industry, I embrace that I'm a risk-taker and I make bets. Readers of the H^2 know that I don’t shy away from the word “bets” b/c when you’re investing in early-stage companies, more than anything else, you’re investing in people and that the leaders of these emerging companies will have the right product, market, fit to deliver value to their targeted audience and win business.
Join us for a special edition of Hospitality Hangout as we take a trip down memory lane with a special REWIND episode! Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chatted with R.J. Melman, President of Lettuce Entertain You, a fifty-one year old restaurant group that is privately held with over one hundred and twenty restaurants across the country in thirteen different states. It is based out of Chicago, Illinois.
This week's winner of the WITW is Branded contest goes to one of our summer interns and a dear friend of Branded,...
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Reflecting on a Year of Insights: A 2023 Roundup
As the year draws to a close, the Branded team is excited for this new chapter. We're ready to turn the page to 2024!
In the dynamic landscape of Foodservice and Hospitality, each week has been filled with thought-provoking insights, innovative solutions, and the collective wisdom of our community. This week, instead of providing you with new takeaways, we're taking a step back to curate a special edition that will guide you through the memorable milestones and happenings of 2023.
Thank you for being an integral part of the Hospitality Headline community. Let's take a moment to appreciate how far we've come and eagerly anticipate the promising horizons that await us in 2024.
That’s it for today!
See you next week, (about the) same bat-time, same bat-channel.
It takes a village!
Jimmy Frisch & Julia Suchocki
Branded Hospitality Ventures
235 Park Ave South, 4th Fl | New York, NY 10003
Branded Hospitality Ventures ("Branded") is an investment and advisory platform at the intersection of food service, technology, innovation and capital. As experienced hospitality owners and operators, Branded brings value to its portfolio companies through investment, strategic counsel, and its deep industry expertise and connections.
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Congratulations on wrapping up another successful year with the Hospitality Headline ??! As Oprah Winfrey once said, “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Here's to making 2024 even more impactful ??. By the way, if you're looking to start the year with an extraordinary sponsorship opportunity, consider being part of the Guinness World Record for Tree Planting ??. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/TreeGuinnessWorldRecord. Cheers to innovation and growth in the new year! ?? #NewBeginnings #Sustainability #GrowthCongratulations on wrapping up another successful year with the Hospitality Headline ??! As Oprah Winfrey once said, “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Here's to making 2024 even more impactful ??. By the way, if you're looking to start the year with an extraordinary sponsorship opportunity, consider being part of the Guinness World Record for Tree Planting ??. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/TreeGuinnessWorldRecord. Cheers to innovation and growth in the new year! ?? #NewBeginnings #Sustainability #Growth
Congratulations on wrapping up a stellar year, Branded Hospitality Ventures! ?? As Walt Disney once said, “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Your dedication to presenting the Hospitality Headline each week truly embodies this spirit. Here's to an innovative and successful 2024! ?? #inspiration #success #newbeginnings