Coolroom Confessional with Melissa Leong Podcast
1) Franchising: Worth the Squeeze?
Featuring Mo Saad from Fricken and Janine Allis from Boost Juice We welcome back Mo from Fricken as this time, he takes advice from a business guru he has dreamed of meeting. Boost Juice founder Janin...Show More
2) You Win or You Learn
Featuring Adetokunboh “Ade” Adeniyi from Little Lagos and Reynold Poernomo from KOI Dessert Bar Adetokunboh Adeniyi took a big swing when he tried to recreate Little Lagos' Sydney success in Brisbane ...Show More
3) Dollars Versus Sense
Featuring Isaac & James from Margaret River Roasting Co and Nick Palumbo and Donato Toce from Gelato Messina A dynamic duo from Margaret River meet their future selves, in the form of Gelato Messina f...Show More
4) Do You Adapt Your Cuisine to Your Market?
Featuring Martin Rehak from Bridges Belgian Dining and Joel Valvasori from Lulu La Delizia Setting up shop in a tourist destination should be a no-brainer, especially when you have a delicious menu an...Show More
5) Do I Bring on a Business Partner?
Featuring Christopher Norris from Opus Coffee Brewers and Joseph Vargetto from Mister Bianco Chris visits coffee shops... And buys them. He is very good at setting up a cafe, but he admits that just 1...Show More
6) Expanding to a Prep Kitchen
Featuring Isaac & Lorenzo from Pasta Prego and Benji Terkalas from Kosta’s Takeaway Isaac and Lorenzo are best mates from primary school but they’ve got an issue: they are looking to open their second...Show More
7) When Schnit Happens
Featuring: Patrick Fisher from Bernies Bar and Gareth Whitton from Tarts Anon Patrick Fisher sees the purpose in Bernies Bar, a beloved LGBTQ+ institution, but the restaurant part of the business isn’...Show More
8) How the Food Truck Do I Start?
Featuring: Georgie Smith from G’s Jaffles and Mo Saad from Fricken Solo operator G is thinking about expanding her food truck business, but doesn’t know if now is the right time. She and Fricken Chick...Show More
9) Trailer: Coolroom Confessional with Melissa Leong
Food and beverage venues are the lifeblood of our neighbourhoods and communities, but staying afloat can be a tough game. Now more than ever, innovation and experience is invaluable for anyone in hosp...Show More