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Michael L. Atkinson
- San Jose, CA
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- FohBoh, Inc.
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Michael L. Atkinson's Discussions
Are restaurants able to see a ROI on the philosophy of " local and sustainable"?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Sloop Feb 2, 2011. 1 Reply 1 Like
Batesville, Indiana gets it. Do you?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Biesemeyer May 28, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Non-OperatorSeth Gold commented on Michael L. Atkinson's blog post The World of Foodservice Supply Chain Must Change
"Great Overview. It will be interesting to see how distributors change their business model and focus on differentiating themselves from the competition. Innovation is on its way."
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Non-OperatorFred Favole commented on Michael L. Atkinson's blog post The World of Foodservice Supply Chain Must Change
"Very well written with engaging ideas, but counter to distributor trends to centralize customer service, reduce boots on the ground-sales force, and increase sheltered income that distorts the "true price of goods". Margins can be…"
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Michael L. Atkinson's blog post was featuredThe World of Foodservice Supply Chain Must Change
It may look like the world of foodservice is controlled by 10 giants, but is it? Beyond the giant category killers are the brands restaurant operators and consumers know well and use every day. But, beyond these products are the collective voices of the consumer and the restaurant operator who vote with their wallets every day.While B2C social media and social web analytics is helping businesses connect and engage more with their customers, what are businesses like Kraft, P&G and MARS doing…See More
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The World of Foodservice Supply Chain Must Change
Posted on March 8, 2013 at 11:00am 2 Comments 2 Likes
Pimp My Pizza at Custom Built Pizza Las Vegas
Posted on October 9, 2012 at 2:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Amtrak Cross Country Train Trip...The California Zephyr - Part 3
Posted on September 11, 2012 at 10:10am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Amtrak Cross Country Train Trip...so, what's for lunch? Part 2
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
Amtrak Cross Country Train Trip...so, what's for lunch? Part 1
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Profile Information
- State
- California
- Title
- Chairman | CEO | Co-founder
- Company
- FohBoh, Inc.
- Website
- http://fohboh.com
- Twitter Handle
- @michaelatkinson
- Which Restaurant Segment best describes my company
- Fast Casual
- Which department at the restaurant corporate office
- Other
- What is your profession
- Media Co. / Editorial / Sales
- Interests
- Finding Investors, Investing, Networking
- Personal Quote
- Money is a Renewable Resource, Time and Opportunity Aren't
- Biography
- Restaurateur, entrepreneur and investment professional with over 30 years of progressively complicated experience resulting in a fair amount of gray hair. Some winners; others, not so much.
I love to combine online social media with my passion for the restaurant, food and beverage industries. This has resulted in an interesting career spanning over 30 years.
As a restaurateur, I've developed dozens and dozens of concepts, owned five, managed many and sold a few. I have advised chains, CEO's, CFO's, COO's, celebrity chefs and entrepreneurs on matters relating to growth, investment, development, franchising and finance.
As investment banker, I have over 150 transactions under my belt working in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Whew!
As manager, I've held C-level operations and finance positions at fast growing, high-profile chains and as the chief-cook-and-bottle-washer at a few of my own restaurants too. I understand what it takes to make a payroll, work the line, serve customers, make a perfect Martini and close a restaurant at 4 AM.
- Years in the Industry
- 30+
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Comment Wall (470 comments)
- At 11:40am on December 19, 2012,
Non-OperatorMisty Young said… We use Royalty Rewards which is a super comprehensive direct marketing platform. It does everything, kind of a "set it and forget it" system. Misty
- At 11:00am on June 19, 2012,
Bob Waters said… Michael,
I hope you had a great trip, Mexico is a lot of fun! I would like to start advertising in 2 weeks and would love to talk to you and get your input for the best route. I think I want to start with Plan C, but am open to any suggestions. Give me a call at your convenience at 352-215-4589. Thanks!
- At 1:58pm on June 3, 2012,
Non-OperatorMisty Young said… Hi Michael! I have not been active in FohBoh, but have reached a very different place in my professional development, and decided to hop back on. I think I was one of your very first sign ups, and now you've got what one million people on the forum? How awesome is that?!! Congratulations!
Since we first connected in 2008, we did things a little bit backwards, I had told you then the Squeeze In would do our next location in Spanish Springs, and then in south Reno, but we ended up in south Reno first and we're opening Spanish Springs in just a couple of months. What's next for us? We're working toward that march down the California coast with a well regarded, focused, energized Squeeze In brand (including a huge list of tens of thousands of followers through our custom, in-house loyalty program!).
It's thrilling to do business, it's been a lot of fun to be successful, and I'm very excited to have a really big media opportunity heading our way in the short future (Oh, I want to tell, OH I WANT TO TELL, but I have to be silent!!!). BTW, did you happen to catch us on the Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay? It was awesome! You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tUsnWzKEIg
Thank you for being patient with me! I look forward to being involved at FohBoh!!
Misty Young
President/CEO
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