In our latest CREATE Conversation, Nation’s Restaurant News spoke with Frank Klein, CEO and co-founder of Asian Box; Adam Schlegel, founder of Chook and Elizabeth Nicholson, chief operating officer of Chook. In this conversation filmed in Denver during CREATE, the three restaurateurs spoke about the logistics of running a restaurant, including tipped wages, the difficulty of operating in California, expansion possibilities, a four-day work week, and much more.
Be sure to check out our other CREATE conversations:
- 4 restaurant leaders discuss their struggles with labor, supply chain and more
- Hear a CREATE conversation between 3 industry CEOs
- How Maria Empanada’s founder Lorena Cantarovici took on the restaurant industry
If you’re in Washington D.C. join us for our CREATE Roadshow Oct. 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Chaia Tacos Chinatown location for free drinks and an educational panel as well as a chance to network with industry peers. RSVP here!