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Lawrence Longo, serial food entrepreneur and founder of Off the Menu, joins Zack to share how building craveable products, creating genuine hospitality, and staying relentlessly simple have driven his success across multiple brands. As CEO of Prince Street Pizza, Irv’s Burgers, and The Bar Next Door, Lawrence talks about what it really takes to create businesses guests love—and how passion and great teams make it all possible. From launching viral pop-ups to building award-winning brands, he breaks down why consistency, hospitality, and product obsession matter more than trends. Whether it’s pizza, burgers, or cocktails, Lawrence shows how great guest experiences start long before the first bite.

Zack and Lawrence discuss:

• Building craveable experiences guests can’t forget
• Keeping operations simple while scaling multiple concepts
• Creating authentic hospitality instead of just transactions
• Balancing digital convenience with genuine guest care
• Why consistency and product obsession beat chasing trends
• Tune in to hear how Lawrence’s people-first approach and passion for great food are redefining hospitality at every level.

Thanks, Lawrence!

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/bigshot/
https://www.instagram.com/princestreetpizza/
https://www.instagram.com/irvsburgers/
https://www.instagram.com/thebarnextdoor/