John F. Antioco’s Post

Honored to be featured along with the rest of the BRIX Holdings team in this month's edition of The CEO Magazine Global. #ceo #team #leadership #management JAMCO Interests LLC https://lnkd.in/gUf-DvjU

At BRIX Holdings, our Dallas-based multi-brand restaurant management and franchising company, we’ve assembled a group of leaders who are skilled at what they do, passionate about our brands, and singularly focused on helping our franchisees succeed. It’s a privilege to work with them and the rest of our great team! Pictured with me are (from left) Sherif Mityas, President BRIX Restaurant Brands; Carissa De Santis, Chief Technology Officer; Mitzi Brown, Chief Legal Officer; and Roberto De Angelis, Chief Experience Officer. Friendly's Restaurants #OrangeLeaf #RedMango #restaurant #management #brand #restaurants

As the former CEO of Blockbuster, I’ve been contacted by various folks concerning the recent news about Netflix’s declines in subscribers and stock price, which caused me to revisit some of the myths that have been swirling about the two companies. Please read my commentary in this article and let me know what you think.

This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration celebrates Small Business Week—a celebration of building a better America through entrepreneurship. I grew up in a small family business and worked for local businesses during my high school and college years. I then started my corporate career working hand-in-hand with mom-and-pop franchises at 7-Eleven. Many of my closest and most valued business and personal relationships to this day are people with small-business backgrounds and values.  I have also led many large companies, and I know that entrepreneurs are the backbone of a franchise-based company. Today, I invest in and help guide a new generation of entrepreneurs who have built their businesses while keeping the principles of a small business in mind, principles like 1) Focusing on great products, 2) Hiring and retaining the best people, and 3) Truly listening to your customer!  My portfolio includes iconic brands like Friendly's Restaurants and TGI Fridays and newer brands like Smoothie Factory and Red Mango, Inc. These are franchise businesses with entrepreneurial leaders who are hands-on and know their customers, much like small-business owners do. I have infinite respect and appreciation for small business owners and the lessons and values learned by and from these entrepreneurs.

I was honored to be interviewed by David Johnson, KRLD radio’s long-time business analyst, for his CEO Spotlight recently, on the topic of Longevity in Business and How to Diversify. If you have a few minutes, please listen in and let me know your thoughts on his question of knowing when to sell … is it more art or more science? https://lnkd.in/ghjhveKB #business #ceo #invest JAMCO Interests LLC BRIX Holdings

I’ve identified a few restaurant industry trends to anticipate this year. Leaders can take a forensics approach to the “clues” and position their brands for growth.

It's an exciting time to be in the restaurant industry.