We’re on week number two of our break and we’re working hard on some improvements to #localbites! Thank you for your continued support of the show. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss anything! This week we’re rewinding to an earlier episode with Phil Kiloran, founder of BirdCode Hot Chicken.
Phil started out as a franchisee before he opened his own brand, BirdCode Hot Chicken. Phil is sharing his journey and how influential his wife was on his business journey. After years of running brands Phil and his wife were ready to chase a passion project so they started investing into people and the culture at BirdCode. Phil believes that when you grow the team you grow the business.
[00:00] Announcement
[00:50] Show intro
[01:36] Phil’s experience in restaurants before BirdCode
[03:03] From a franchisee to owner of a brand
[04:32] Ups and downs of being a franchisee
[08:55] Why Phil decided to open his own brand
[15:01] Getting through COVID
[20:00] The experience of opening
[22:02] How Phil avoided “The Great Resignation”
[28:57] Choosing additional locations
[31:20] Impact of local restaurants on the community
[36:19] Advice for a new franchisee or restaurateur
[38:21] Pieces of advice for someone who wants to start their own brand
[40:31] Wrapping it up
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