Charlie Guzzetta's guest appearances

Charlie Guzzetta

Modrn Business

Extra Serving

The Tech Chef, Restaurant, Hospitality and Hotel Technology Business Podcast

Eggs Up Grill

Jersey Mike

Ashley Mitchell

Chris Cosentino

Doug Smith

Dee Ann Turner

Jim Collins

John Evans

Papa John

Gabriel Kreuther

Scott Snyder

Mark Rosati

Justin Howe

Gigi Butler

Shannon Hudson

OwlTail

During the COVID-19-era of dining, when reusable menus are a thing of the past and individually wrapped plastic utensils have become more common, talks of sustainability have stalled. But despite the challenges, BurgerFi is still committed to being a leader in the green space. The Palm Beach, Fla.-based 120+-unit, fast-casual burger chain already uses recycled Coke bottles as materials for their dining room chairs and their walls are made from renewable natural wood.“When we started that first BurgerFi restaurant, the whole premise of constructing the restaurant was to create an environment centered around sustainability,” BurgerFi president Charlie Guzzetta told Nation’s Restaurant News on the latest episode of Extra Serving. “Our DNA built inside the brand was all around sustainability, eco-friendly, and fresh, clean, transparent and organic foods.” On this episode of Extra Serving, Guzzetta discusses the company’s history of commitment to sustainability and what they’re doing now, even in the midst of the pandemic, including installing energy efficient fans, energy efficient Eddison bulbs, and patio furniture made of recycled water bottles and milk jugs. The company is also looking for ways to combat food waste, including recycling their used cooking oil into diesel fuel.Listen below for more COVID-era sustainability initiatives from BurgerFi.

During the COVID-19-era of dining, when reusable menus are a thing of the past and individually wrapped plastic utensils have become more common, talks of sustainability have stalled. But despite the challenges, BurgerFi is still committed to being a leader in the green space. The Palm Beach, Fla.-based 120+-unit, fast-casual burger chain already uses recycled Coke bottles as materials for their dining room chairs and their walls are made from renewable natural wood.<br><br>“When we started that first BurgerFi restaurant, the whole premise of constructing the restaurant was to create an environment centered around sustainability,” BurgerFi president Charlie Guzzetta told Nation’s Restaurant News on the latest episode of Extra Serving. “Our DNA built inside the brand was all around sustainability, eco-friendly, and fresh, clean, transparent and organic foods.” <br><br>On this episode of Extra Serving, Guzzetta discusses the company’s history of commitment to sustainability and what they’re doing now, even in the midst of the pandemic, including installing energy efficient fans, energy efficient Eddison bulbs, and patio furniture made of recycled water bottles and milk jugs. The company is also looking for ways to combat food waste, including recycling their used cooking oil into diesel fuel.<br><br>Listen below for more COVID-era sustainability initiatives from BurgerFi.

BurgerFi president Charlie Guzzetta on the company as a leader in sustainability

Today I am honored to have Charlie Guzzetta on the show.  Mr. Guzzetta serves as President of BurgerFi, a fast-growing international better burger concept headquartered in North Palm Beach, FL. Charlie has been with BurgerFi since 2013 and for the past seven years he has worked just about every role within the BurgerFi organization including operations, communications, marketing, new restaurant openings, and franchise development. Combining his experience in each aspect of BurgerFi’s business, Charlie has been integral in growing the company from a 20-restaurant regional chain to a nearly 125-restaurant international brand.In his role as President, Charlie is responsible for the oversight of all brand and operational activities as well as the strategic execution of the company’s purpose of redefining the way the world eats burgers.He is going to share with some of the technology that has made their brand the success that it is today and have a really fun chat about some pretty cool augmented reality technology that they have tested along the way.  This episode is a little longer than normal but it is worth every second.Fortinet Summer Prize Package Contest WinnersWe have our two winners of the following prize package!  You have to listen to the show to find out if you won or not!This prize package included:Frosty Beer 2 GoBodacious BBQ setTitleist Pro V1x Golf BallsIgloo Seadrift Coast CoolerHigh Sierra Packable HammockWaterproof 360 degree Bluetooth speakerNew Contest!What is the oddest thing you have ever eaten and your experience around that; where was it at, ambiance, did you like or or hate it? Leave a 1-2 minutes long message at 954-302-0851 and you will be entered for a $50 Amazon gift card which will be given away in September.  Remember, you can’t enter if you don’t leave us a voice comment!    You can also click on the little icon on the right hand side of the screen that says “Send a Voicemail.  Record your comment right in the browser!How To Contact MeComment hotline: 954-302-0851Website: https://SkipKimpel.com (show notes will be posted here)Twitter: https://twitter.com/skipkimpelFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/skipkimpel1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skipkimpel/Next Week’s Show…Next Tuesday is a surprise episode… the reason why it is a surprise is because I have another well-known name in our industry that is ready to make a big announcement so we are working on the timing of that.  Next week will also be a double-header and I will have another surprise guest on as well.  Surprise, surprise… I am full of surprises!

<p>Today I am honored to have Charlie Guzzetta on the show.  Mr. Guzzetta serves as President of BurgerFi, a fast-growing international better burger concept headquartered in North Palm Beach, FL. Charlie has been with BurgerFi since 2013 and for the past seven years he has worked just about every role within the BurgerFi organization including operations, communications, marketing, new restaurant openings, and franchise development. Combining his experience in each aspect of BurgerFi’s business, Charlie has been integral in growing the company from a 20-restaurant regional chain to a nearly 125-restaurant international brand.</p><p>In his role as President, Charlie is responsible for the oversight of all brand and operational activities as well as the strategic execution of the company’s purpose of redefining the way the world eats burgers.</p><p>He is going to share with some of the technology that has made their brand the success that it is today and have a really fun chat about some pretty cool augmented reality technology that they have tested along the way.  This episode is a little longer than normal but it is worth every second.</p><h2><strong>Fortinet Summer Prize Package Contest Winners</strong></h2><p>We have our two winners of the following prize package!  <strong><em>You have to listen to the show to find out if you won or not!</em></strong></p><h4><strong>This prize package included:</strong></h4><ul><li>Frosty Beer 2 Go</li><li>Bodacious BBQ set</li><li>Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls</li><li>Igloo Seadrift Coast Cooler</li><li>High Sierra Packable Hammock</li><li>Waterproof 360 degree Bluetooth speaker</li></ul><h2><br/></h2><h2><strong>New Contest!</strong></h2><p>What is the oddest thing you have ever eaten and your experience around that; where was it at, ambiance, did you like or or hate it? Leave a 1-2 minutes long message at <strong>954-302-0851</strong> and you will be entered for a $50 Amazon gift card which will be given away in September.  Remember, you can’t enter if you don’t leave us a voice comment!    You can also click on the little icon on the right hand side of the screen that says “Send a Voicemail.  Record your comment right in the browser!</p><h2><strong>How To Contact Me</strong></h2><ul><li>Comment hotline: 954-302-0851</li><li>Website: <a href="https://skipkimpel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://SkipKimpel.com</a> (show notes will be posted here)</li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/skipkimpel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/skipkimpel</a></li><li>Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/skipkimpel1/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/skipkimpel1/</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/skipkimpel/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/skipkimpel/</a></li></ul><h2><br/></h2><h2><strong>Next Week’s Show…</strong></h2><p>Next Tuesday is a surprise episode… the reason why it is a surprise is because I have another well-known name in our industry that is ready to make a big announcement so we are working on the timing of that.  Next week will also be a double-header and I will have another surprise guest on as well.  Surprise, surprise… I am full of surprises!</p>

TCP012 : Charlie Guzzetta, President of BurgerFi

In this action-packed episode of Modrn Business, Zack catches up with newly-minted President of BurgerFi, Charlie Guzzetta. We touch on how they use technology like OLO, Reef Technology and their app to gain an edge, how they’re using ghost kitchens to their advantage amidst the pandemic, their aggressive growth plans due to being a publicly traded company in Q4 and their first foray into the world of drive-thru!

Charlie Guzzetta, President of BurgerFI