# Pei Wei

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It Ain’t Easy: Mark Brezinski on Building Brands, Failing Forward, and Finding Joy

🧠 “I knew right away I wasn’t going to be happy just executing someone else’s plan.” -Mark Brezinski That mindset shaped decades of restaurant innovation, from the King Solomon Burger at age 16, to concepting Velvet Taco, Pei Wei, Tin Star, EatZi’s, and more. This week’s episode of the Business o…

Episode 15: Turning Catering into a Growth Engine with John Geyerman of WOWorks

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with John Geyerman, Chief Strategy Officer at WOWorks, the parent company behind better-for-you brands like Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, and The Simple Greek. John brings a wealth of experience from his days at Schlotzsky's and …

Mark Brezinski

Mark Brezinski is a Dallas restauranteur, an author, a businessman, and an owner. He co-created multiple successful restaurant brands, like Pei Wei, Velvet Taco, and Bizzy Burger. In this episode, he shares about the creation of his new book Fork Fight, talks about how he innovates new ideas and co…

What Makes Panda Express the King of American Chinese Food?

Panda Express built a multi-billion-dollar fast food empire on Orange Chicken & Chow Mein… but the real secret isn’t on the menu. It’s in the real estate strategy that makes nearly every Panda location a goldmine before the doors even open.What Retailers Want — Ray CRE Broker’s continuing saga expl…

#3537: Good Bunny

Mike has an extraordinary sports weekend (attaboy Michael!)... but, he has some thoughts on Pei Wei and motels. Is it OK to yell "ESSO"? Is it OK to drive that on the green? And perhaps more important... Robb asks "AITA"? This Episode Is Sponsored By: Liquid IV: Boost hydration with Liquid IV. …

15 on Fridays with Fletch highlights the secrets behind the success of Velvet Taco, Pei Wei, Eatzi's Market and Bakery, and many more, by Mark Brezinski, called Dallas’ Father of Fast Casual Dining.

15 on Fridays with Fletch highlights the secrets behind the success of Velvet Taco, Pei Wei, Eatzi's Market and Bakery, and many more, by Mark Brezinski, called Dallas’ Father of Fast Casual Dining.    The most successful restaurants embody a blend of: 1. Curiosity 2. Courage 3. Conviction 4. Capit…

The Father of Dallas' Fast Casual Food Scene - Developer of Velvet Taco, Pei Wei, & Many More

Our guest today is a published author and food innovator, which you can tell by the title of his book, FORK FIGHT… Whisks, Risks, and Conflicts. He lifts the curtain behind the restaurant industry to share insider stories. Mark Brezinski is a co-founder and creator of restaurant concepts that have…

From Culinary School to Tech Sales Director with Bri Haralson | Ep060

Episode Information Show Notes Bri Haralson wanted to be a chef. Sixteen years later she’s the Director of SLED at Cribl, one of the most connected people in the Southwest public sector tech community, and about to step into her next leadership role. Nobody mapped this out. That’s kind of the poi…

We learned this has NOT been Stacey's week

TWICE we've talked to a DOWN BAD Stacey! Today on the Show, We talk to 8 Year Old Dalton DeMicheli and his Mom, a patient at Phoenix Childrens Hospital who went viral reviewing hospital food and now has SPONSORSHIPS with PEI WEI?!? Today, go to ANY Pei Wei in the USA and order the Honey Seared Chic…

So Whats Next? Candie Brown : From Pei Wei to Personal Trainer

Peter Dills sits down with Candie Brown, a familiar face from Pei Wei and PF Changs management days reinvented herself into fitness and nutrition focused trainer. From restaurant life to runs at the Rose Bowl.