Revolutionary Leadership: Kat Cole, COO of Focus Brands

What does the COO of a $350 million restaurant conglomerate have to teach independent restaurateurs? More than you can imagine. Kat Cole worked her way up the ranks from a waitress to executive vice president of Hooters, went on to become the president of Cinnabon and now sits as the COO of Focus Brands, a corporation consisting of household names like Schlotzsky’s and Jamba Juice. Click to sign up for our weekly newsletter. Click here to book time on my personal calendar. Click here to download our Restaurant Recovery Guide. Want to streamline your front-of-house operations and increase sales? Head over to http://restaurants.yelp.com/fullcomppodcast to claim your free page and learn more about these powerful tools for your business. HIGHLIGHTS A new perspective on education Mentorship Establishing a leadership position within a organization Pivoting to leadership within an industry  The role of women within the hospitality industry  Dealing with press The role of tech in hospitality  Taking a bowling alley approach to management Connecting with your story Big wins, big mistakes