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Latoya Thompson – From Truck to Brick & Mortar: The Bougie Bites Story
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المحتوى المقدم من Lucas & Marissa Farrell and Marissa Farrell. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Lucas & Marissa Farrell and Marissa Farrell أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
On this episode, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Latoya Thompson, the force behind Bougie Bites—the plant-based, fast-casual spot turning non-vegans into regulars with smashburgers, fries, and big hospitality.
Latoya opens up about the real journey: from personal styling and home-care entrepreneurship to a food truck, a ghost kitchen, and now a brick-and-mortar in Overland. We dig into radical transparency (yes, she posts payroll), why guest experience beats hype, and how to “stand on business” while building a brand with purpose.
We also talk:
- How she built Bougie Bites to win over non-vegans (and why that’s the point)
- Pivoting hours, staffing, and SOPs based on real-time feedback
- Pricing, margins, and the truth about running a restaurant in 2025
- Inspiration from Miami, plus content that actually starts conversations
- Why she’s not chasing location #2—and what she is dreaming up for the truck
- Advice for young women: have the receipts, then stand on it
If you’re into food, brand-building, or honest entrepreneurship, this one’s for you.
Learn more about Bougie Bites: 👉 bougiebitesstl.com
Recorded at Bucket List Podcast Studio in St. Louis, MO.
The STL Bucket List Show is driven by Bommarito Automotive Group.
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