Inside the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’-Themed Pop-Up Cafes

Inside the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’-Themed Pop-Up Cafes

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog know all about his love of chili dogs. So why shouldn’t the blue video game hero have his own restaurant? Kevin Seo, creator of the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe pop-ups, is the one who made it a reality. Seo started in … Read more

How This CEO Turned Around Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

How This CEO Turned Around Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. To build a “Bad Ass” brand, Scott Snyder knows you need a good story. Snyder’s journey as CEO of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii began as a mission to help the brand regain its footing, but it quickly evolved into a larger vision. Brought in initially to … Read more

This Chicago Native Wants to Build the In-N-Out of Tacos

This Chicago Native Wants to Build the In-N-Out of Tacos

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Taylor Mason of Taylor’s Tacos is on a mission to take her business to the next level and create the “In-N-Out of tacos.” With this bold idea in mind, the West Chicago native is transforming her beloved fast-casual taco concept into a streamlined fast-food experience that caters … Read more

Inside Sushi Master Jesse Ito’s Omakase Room

Inside Sushi Master Jesse Ito’s Omakase Room

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s no fast path to becoming a master — it takes work. As a renowned sushi chef and owner of Royal Izakaya in Philadelphia, Jesse Ito carries a legacy of culinary excellence and rich tradition. Jesse embarked on an apprenticeship at the tender age of 14 at … Read more

Why Restaurateur Jack Gibbons Loves Confrontational Customers

Why Restaurateur Jack Gibbons Loves Confrontational Customers

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Experience is everything. That’s the underlying belief of FB Society, a Dallas-based hospitality company operating numerous restaurant concepts that are intrinsically innovative and scalable. FB Society CEO Jack Gibbons’ history of scaling unique restaurant concepts is marked by a pragmatic understanding that profit is not just desirable, … Read more