From Concept to Franchise with Chef Erica Barrett

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This week, Karly speaks with Chef Erica Barrett about her new restaurant, Dough Boy Pizza, and the journey from catching the entrepreneurship bug as a child to appearing on Shark Tank.

In this episode, hear how Erica built her business from the ground up through connections at the National Restaurant Association show, her tangible advice for entrepreneurs, and what’s up next for the prolific chef.

• (00:33) – Introducing Chef Erica Barrett
• (03:54) – Dough Boy Pizza
• (11:06) – Becoming a franchise
• (18:34) – The National Restaurant Association Show
• (21:00) – Mentorship
• (24:51) – Advice for budding entrepreneurs in the industry

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the National Restaurant Association (Association) and its affiliates. The Association does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or suitability of any information offered. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consider the applicability and suitability of the information provided for their own individual circumstances.

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