Catering Domination is the go-to podcast for restaurant leaders, operators, and franchisees looking to master catering, grow revenue, and win in their local markets. Join hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich as they unpack proven strategies, practical insights, and real-world stories from brands dominating the catering game.
Catering Domination is the go-to podcast for restaurant leaders, operators, and franchisees looking to master catering, grow revenue, and win in their local markets. Join hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich as they unpack proven strategies, practical insights, and real-world stories from brands dominating the catering game.
EPISODE ONE:
Perception Is Reality: How to Differentiate and Market Your Brand
in a Growing Catering Landscape
feat. Allen Beck
In this episode of Catering Domination, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich talk with Allen Bachtell, Director of Catering at Costa Vida, about how the brand has grown catering to 10% of total sales. Allen shares how identifying the right customer verticals, building strong community relationships, and having a dedicated catering sales force have helped drive success. Tune in for expert insights on scaling catering operations, integrating with store teams, and winning big catering contracts.
EPISODE TWO:
Tactics & Strategies for Building a Scalable Catering Operation
feat. Max Richey
In this episode of Catering Domination, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Max Dehmer, a Teriyaki Madness franchisee, to discuss how he built a catering powerhouse in Northwest Houston. Max shares his journey from the oil industry to restaurant ownership, revealing how leveraging in-store marketing, relationship-building, and operational efficiency helped him scale to nearly 900 catering orders in under two years. Tune in for insights on the power of hands-on catering execution, never saying no to an order, and why personal touches—like custom-branded giveaways—turn first-time customers into lifelong clients.