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Social GeekOne On One with Lauren FernandezToday: One On One with restaurant expert and entrepreneur Lauren Fernandez of Full Course.
Lauren brings us up to speed on all things food & franchising. We'll discuss restaurant trends and hot topics including labor, digitization, robots, menu trends, Nowstalgia, and consumer behavior.
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https://www.citrincooperman.com/Industries/FranchisingSpecial Guest: Lauren Fernandez.2025-06-1749 min
Cry About ItWhat Doesn't Kill You Makes You... Thinner?We talk about the pressure young women are facing to get (and stay) skinny, how thinness became politicized and how fascism preys on women's self-doubt to keep us in line.Further ReadingEliza McLamb, “It’s Never Over” Substack EssaySisipho Mbuli, “Fascism thrives on women's self-doubt” Substack Essay“Internet Thin Culture Is Back” by Michelle Santiago Cortés (The Cut)“How the far right is using thinness to radicalise women and teen girls” by Lois Shearling (openDemocracy)“We Still Suck at Talking About Celebrities’ Bodies” by Chantal Fernandez (The...2025-05-231h 09
Mondays with Mayra - Living Life Forward, Sharing Wisdom BackMondays with Mayra: Found Love Celebrating LoveMeet Lauren and David, a newly engaged couple that met a little over two years ago at my goddaughter's wedding! Lauren was a bridesmaid and David was a groomsmen. As they celebrated the love of two of their best friends, they ended up finding one another. Learn about their love journey and what they have to look forward to!2025-03-1207 min
She Speaks StoriesEpisode #225: Stories of Loneliness with Lauren FernandezKatie and Julia are excited to begin a theme of loneliness in this new season. Well, excited to be together chatting with new friends, not really excited that so many of us have had such hard and lonely times in our lives. It’s no coincidence that Katie and Julia are continuing to learn so much from one of their favorite podcasters/authors/teachers, John Mark Comer. And Katie opens up this episode with some amazing quotes she’s heard from his podcast. It just sets the stage for this season in a way only God can orchestrate! So...2025-02-2159 min
Social Work ScrapbookWhen Protection Fails: The Story of Gabriel FernandezIn this powerful episode of Heart of the Case, we explore the tragic story of Gabriel Fernandez, an 8-year-old boy whose unimaginable abuse and untimely death shook the nation. Join host Lauren, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mom, as she delves into Gabriel’s life, the horrific abuse he endured, and the systemic failures that allowed his suffering to continue.
From the warning signs that were ignored to the critical role of mandated reporters, this episode examines the case through the lens of social work and advocacy. Learn how Gabriel’s story has inspired calls for refo...2024-12-1918 min
Remarkable RetailSelling Sexy: The Victoria's Secret Story with Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman (Part 2)Welcome to a special episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, featuring part two of our interview with noted retail journalists, Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman, talking about their fabulous new book Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. Steve picks up the conversation asking about Victoria's Secret's role in elevating supermodels to new heights in the cultural zeitgeist. Then we explore the end of Victoria's Secret dominance in retail, the complicated genius of Lex Wexner, and lessons learned for retail leaders.ICYMI, in the first part of our conversation we explore Victoria's Secret's or...2024-12-0619 min
Remarkable RetailSelling Sexy: The Victoria's Secret Story with Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman (Part 1)We welcome noted retail journalists Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman to the podcast to discuss their fabulous new book Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. And we had so much to talk about we are releasing our interview in two parts. In the first part of our conversation we explore Victoria's Secret's origin and growth in the broader context of retail's evolution and from the perspective of Lex Wexner's creation of L2 Brands. We delve into how the brand became a cultural phenomenon with stores in just about every major mall and wh...2024-12-0343 min
Forever35Episode 326: Everybody's Closet is Full with Lauren Sherman and Chantal FernandezThe authors of Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon Lauren Sherman & Chantal Fernandez are both on the show to explore the golden age of retail and all their innovations, often led by mall brands Victoria Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch. They also chat about how the closure of malls affects our relationships to fashion, the legacy of Victoria’s Secret for women and especially millennials, and the ways consumption patterns are changing. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also em...2024-10-2842 min
PivotElon's Million Dollar Giveaway, OpenAI and Microsoft Tensions, and Guests Chantal Fernandez and Lauren ShermanKara and Scott discuss Disney's succession plans, and Netflix's latest blockbuster earnings. Then, a new report details tensions between Microsoft and OpenAI. But could the two companies realistically walk away from their partnership? Plus, Donald Trump's closing argument takes a vulgar turn, and Elon Musk's million dollar giveaway faces legal scrutiny. Our Friends of Pivot are Chantal Fernandez from The Cut, and Lauren Sherman from Puck. Chantal and Lauren have teamed up to write the new book, "Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon."Follow Chantal at @chantalfdez and Lauren at @lapresmidi....2024-10-221h 15
A Thing or Two with Claire and EricaSoupstack and Selling Sexy, with Lauren Sherman and Chantal FernandezJust a heads up, this episode will make you want to refresh your bra and underwear drawer! We’re talking Thingies with Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, the authors of the smart, compelling, and fast-pased book Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon. As mentioned, bra and underwear Thingies incoming! Chantal absolutely swears by the Tom Bra from the brand Mary Jo, and Lauren likes bras from Only Hearts, Notori Bliss underwear, and Bombas UItra Stretch Calf Socks. Also, shoutout to Le Bon Shoppe’s Her Socks. Misc. Thingies include Chantal’s go-to...2024-10-2154 min
How Long GoneLauren Sherman & Chantal FernandezLauren Sherman & Chantal Fernandez, amongst many things, are writers in the fashion world. Their new book, Selling Sexy, is out now. We chat with them about printing out your emails, Kamala on Stern and Trump's podcast tour, their life as sorority girls, Pink and Roxy, is Victoria's Secret pornography? Our Met Gala aspirations, John Mullaney serving face, Megalopolis, in praise of Mel, Gap Body, Diddy and Jay-Z, Taylor is the evilest, Blake Lively, Adam Brody, My So-Called Life, Felicity, and falling on The Row sword.instagram.com/lapresmidiinstagram.com/chantalfdez2024-10-111h 14
The Business of JoyEpisode 25: Lauren Fernandez“How can we do this better?” This one simple, but powerful question sparks endless innovation.Today’s podcast features the one and only, Lauren Fernandez, Founder & CEO of Full Course! As I’ve gotten to know Lauren over the last year or so, I realized that I had to get her on the podcast to share her incredible stories and unique insights into the restaurant industry!You will learn that Full Course is more than an investment firm, they are category disruptors!Here are some my favorite highligh...2024-10-0839 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingLauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez on the Rise and Downfall of American Icon Victoria’s SecretToday on the show we are talking about Victoria’s Secret, the retail giant that, as my guests Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez write in their new book Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon, “defined a generation’s idea of sexy.” Selling Sexy is out October 8 and tells the story of a company that, at its peak, pulled in $8 billion in annual sales. We talk in today’s episode about Les Wexner, what Victoria’s Secret was like at its apex, its ubiquitous presence in malls, its revolutionizing of bras and underwear, its Angels, and it...2024-10-0741 min
Latina Legal MindsFrom Big Law to Building HR Better: Career Transitions and Entrepreneurship with Lauren FernandezIn this episode of Latina Legal Minds, we sit down with Lauren Fernandez, an accomplished HR expert and founder of Do HR Better, to discuss her inspiring career journey. Lauren shares her transition from Big Law to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and rewards of moving from a traditional legal career into HR and people operations. With over 15 years of experience across industries like law, startups, and large organizations, Lauren opens up about her passion for building people-first workplaces and her decision to launch her own HR consulting firm, Do HR Better. We dive into: Career Transitions...2024-09-1731 min
A Meatsmith HarvestEpisode 99: Farming, Wine, & Modernity with Kelsey Beck Fernandez of Finca Fernandez, Part 1Episode 99: Farming, Wine, & Modernity with Kelsey Beck Fernandez of Finca Fernandez, Part 1In this episode, Kelsey and Brandon chat about farming and processing livestock in urban California, wine culture in Europe vs. the US, Kelsey's Family Pig class experience, and his first solo pig slaughter. Looking for more Meatsmith knowledge? Join our online membership or come to an in-person class: Hands-On Harvest Classes - Come to one of our harvest classes on our homestead in Oklahoma. We offer pork, beef, lamb, and goose harvest classes in the Spring and Fall. Spots are limited to just eight students per class to keep the hands-on experience undiluted. Jump o...2024-09-061h 09
Simplifying the ComplicatedSimplifying the Complicated with Lori Bolander and Lauren GallagherSimplifying the Complicated with Lori Bolander and Lauren Gallagher, Episode 1
In this inaugural episode of Simplifying the Complicated, Lori Bolander and Lauren Gallagher speak with Windus Fernandez Brinkkord, AIF®, CEPA. Windus is Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at Trilogy Financial Services. Established in 1999, Trilogy Financial is a forward-thinking company that offers objective, independent financial planning services. Privately owned, Trilogy offers its services nationwide, with multiple branches from coast to coast.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* The difference Windus sees in her clients' estate pl...2024-08-0235 min
Bola Provisional (El podcast de golf de Ten Golf)Jon y Álvaro, cada uno con su alivioNuevo capítulo de la Bola Provisional de Ten Golf con dos grandes protagonistas del fin de semana. Por un lado, Jon Rahm y su primera victoria en LIV Golf. Se impuso el golfista de Barrika en el torneo del Reino Unido con un golpe de ventaja sobre Tyrrell Hatton.
Por el otro, Álvaro Quirós, que sumó en el Challenge Tour su primer Top 10 en un torneo valedero para el ranking mundial desde febrero de 2023. Hablamos con Álvaro poco antes de salir de viaje en coche hacia Irlanda, su siguiente parada en el calendario. Nunca pasa desap...2024-07-2959 min
Your Business – Your Next LevelEp12: Lauren Fernandez: Innovating the Restaurant Industry with People-First StrategiesKey Takeaways:People-First Innovation: Lauren Fernandez emphasizes the importance of people-centric innovation in the restaurant industry, combining technological advancements with a deep understanding of operational needs.Strategic Growth: The critical role of strategic growth planning, focusing on efficiency and quality control, to help restaurant brands thrive in a competitive market.Access to Capital: Addressing the capital gap for underrepresented founders, highlighting the need for diverse and inclusive investment practices.Educational Support: Full Course’s commitment to providing education and mentoring through its nonprofit platform to empower restaurant owners and operators....2024-07-1637 min
The Pineapple Perspective009 - Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry: Full Course's Approach to Investment and MentorshipCurious about the challenges and rewards of leaving a corporate career for the restaurant industry and becoming a multi-unit franchisee? In this episode of The Pineapple Perspective, host Troy Hooper interviews Lauren Fernandez, CEO of Full Course, a company that invests in and supports early-stage food and restaurant brands. Here are the key points discussed in the interview: - Lauren shares her deep connection to the hospitality industry. - She discusses how her upbringing and cultural background have shaped her to make a positive impact. - Lauren’s jou...2024-07-1145 min
Wisking it allEmpowering Restaurant Owners with Full CourseAbout the Episode
In this episode, Lauren Fernandez, the CEO of Full Course, shares her journey from being a lawyer to becoming a restaurant operator and entrepreneur. Raised in an immigrant family, she was instilled with a strong work ethic and a belief in generational improvement. After obtaining a law degree and an MBA, she made the career shift to become a restaurant owner. She bought three restaurants and quickly turned them around, eventually building a total of 11 restaurants. This experience led her to identify three major challenges in the restaurant industry: the lack of fair and...2024-06-0447 min
Atlanta Business RadioLauren Fernandez With Full Course, LLCLauren Fernandez is the CEO and Founder of Full Course, a restaurant development and investment firm which incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands. Full Course guides restaurant owners through a process of optimization, strategic growth planning and development, and supports investment for rapid expansion. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn. What You'll Learn In […] The post Lauren Fernandez With Full Course, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.2024-05-2023 min
Atlanta Business RadioLauren Fernandez With Full Course, LLCLauren Fernandez is the CEO and Founder of Full Course, a restaurant development and investment firm which incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands. Full Course guides restaurant owners through a process of optimization, strategic growth planning and development, and supports investment for rapid expansion. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn. What You’ll Learn In […]
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WomanicaWorkers: Irene FernandezIrene Fernandez (1946-2014) was a Malaysian human rights activist. She co-founded Tenaganita, a non-governmental organization that promotes the rights of migrant workers. When she raised the alarm about migrant workers’ welfare in government detentions, she became the subject of one of the longest trials in the country’s history For Further Reading: Irene Fernandez, Champion of the Oppressed in Malaysia, Dies at 67 Irene Fernandez defends rights of migrant workers despite conviction Our Founder: The driving force behind Tenaganita, Irene Fernandez This month we’re talking about workers: Women who fought for labor rights and shaped the way...2024-05-1605 min
Shut up, ChanelLauren Foster: Shrimp Smoothies with Grace Jones, Surviving Scandals on Housewives and Dreaming to Judge Drag RaceHey fabulous listeners, Welcome back to "Shut Up, Chanel"! I'm your host, Chanel Perrillo, and today, we're in for an absolute treat as we sit down with my sister and icon Lauren Foster.Lauren's journey is truly remarkable. From her beginnings in Durban, South Africa, to making history as the first transgender woman to grace the pages of VOGUE Mexico, she has shattered barriers and redefined beauty standards at every turn. Beyond her achievements on the runway and screen, Lauren is a fierce advocate for transgender rights. Her dedication to raising visibility and awareness in...2024-05-091h 04
La Boca FílmicaNo Somos Las Mismas Luego de Ver… | Las Impresiones de Denisse y LaurenHay películas y series que las ves y tienen el poder de cambiarte para siempre. De esas que tienen una carga emocional tan fuerte que es imposible olvidarlas.En este episodio, Denisse y Lauren conversan sobre tres impactantes historias que vieron recientemente: Baby Reindeer, Challengers & The Iron Claw.Síguenos en Instagram:La Boca FílmicaDenisse GómezLauren Fernández LoraConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-boca-filmica--4109820/support.2024-05-0333 min
What's Working with Cam MarstonLauren Fernandez IDs a Quality Restaurant Concept, Adds Her Expertise, and Launches it With Private EquityLauren Fernandez - Full Course - can spot a restuarant that's destined to make it. Her years of experience in the industry as an owner / operator and as a promoter has given her the insight. Today she works with owners of small restuarant concepts to get them launched big and fast by helping the owners make smart growth decisions and avoid the pittfalls that she knows can ruin a promising concept. Once the restaurant has its footing, she backs it with private equity money to truly get it soaring. Hear what she looks for, what mistakes too many restaurateurs...2024-04-1544 min
The Digital RestaurantInclusive Innovation: Lauren Fernandez Ushers a New Era for Women and Minority Entrepreneurs in DiningSend us a textIn this insightful episode, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Fernandez, the visionary behind Full Course, a groundbreaking initiative reshaping the landscape of the food industry. Lauren joins host Meredith to share the exciting journey and purpose of Full Course, an organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs in the culinary world.Lauren reveals the inspiring addition of three dynamic women to the Full Course board, each bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to support the mission. From the revival of legacy brands to the infusion of tech in restaurants, Lauren and...2024-04-0219 min
Take-Away with Sam OchesMeet Lauren Fernandez, the investor supporting small businessesIn this encore episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam reshares a conversation with Lauren Fernandez, founder and CEO of the investment firm Full Course. Lauren joined Sam in person last summer to share her tips for emerging brands looking to secure capital and her thoughts on how to get more women and minorities involved in foodservice leadership. If you enjoy this conversation, you’ll have a chance to connect directly with Lauren and other investors at NRN’s Investment Summit, part of the CREATE event this October in Nashville; visit create.nrn.com for more details.In this conve...2024-03-2856 min
no le llegaste !!!10 // exceso de cine feat. lauren fernández loraexceso de cine con lauren hablando de películas y series. mild spoilers para todo lo que hablamos jijiji.
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Corner Booth PodcastEpisode 66: Lauren FernandezLauren Fernandez is the founder and CEO of Full Course, a three-year-old foodservice business incubator/accelerator and private equity firm. Lauren followed her love for food and interest in working closer to the consumer market into the restaurant business following her career as an attorney advising and representing pharmaceutical companies.
Her transition into the restaurant industry began with creating a business partnership for the purchase of three Chicken Salad Chick franchised locations. She added eight additional units to her enterprise, developed a catering and delivery program at the units, and sold them to Chicken Salad Ch...2023-08-2956 min
The Restaurant InnovatorFull Course’s Lauren Fernandez on Playing Both Franchisor and FranchiseeFormer General Counsel of FOCUS Brands turned restaurant operator, Lauren Fernandez brings nearly 20 years experience in brand licensing; franchising; and consumer product development to her role as founder and CEO of Full Course, an incubator, accelerator, and investor in early-stage food and restaurant brands.2023-07-0539 min
Unconditional & Uncensored2. The echoes of your upbringing on your life todayHave you ever been deeply hurt by the opinion of a loved one? Or wondered why we behave in ways that echo the behaviour of our parents?
Today we unpack the neuroscience and psychology behind how your childhood impacts your life as an adult. We discuss stories about how our behaviour often reflects that of our parents, why this happens, and having the power to change that if you so wish.
We reference podcast guru and neuroscience specialist Alexis Fernandez in her episode on visualisation (find it here), and...2023-06-2239 min
FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry RevolutionLauren Fernandez on perfecting restaurant profitabilityLauren Fernandez went from working in restaurants, to working on restaurants, to influencing the industry at scale. After cutting her teeth as a corporate executive turned franchisee, she’s taken the lessons she’s learned and crafted not only an educational platform, but an investment engine for those that come after her. Today, we discuss what she's built and how it works to ease the burden of independent restaurateurs.
For more information on Lauren and Full Course, visit https://www.fullcourse.com/.
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RESTAURANT STRATEGYFranchise Roundtable - PART 2#233 - Franchise Roundtable - PART 2
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RESTAURANT STRATEGYFranchise Roundtable - PART 1#231 - Franchise Roundtable - PART 1
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Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin.
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The SENDcastBlack and Autistic or Neurodivergent with Suzy Rowland, Keisha Swaby and Lauren FernandezDid you know that children from ethnic minority groups are excluded at a rate that’s 4 times greater than their white peers? Adding neurodivergence into the equation further increases the chance of being excluded. “When you know you're already different, and then you're different within different, that's something that I feel acutely aware of.” Suzy Rowland Today Suzy Rowland, Lauren Fernandez and Keisha Swaby join Dale for this podcast ‘Black and Autistic or Neurodivergent’. Listen to hear the first-hand experiences of 3 black women and how neurodiversity affects different ethnicities and cultures in unique ways. ...2023-04-131h 04
RESTAURANT STRATEGYBuilding a Brand with Full Course CEO, Lauren Fernandez#209 - Building a Brand with Full Course CEO, Lauren Fernandez
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Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin.
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Turning the Table125: Lauren Hernandez | The Hospitality Training GapFull Course Fund CEO, Lauren Hernandez joins Jim Taylor of Benchmark Sixty and Adam Lamb of Chef Life Coaching to discuss the growing disparity of effective hospitality training and the expectations placed on new staff members without the requisite skill sets, and how COVID only made things worse.Show Notes:Thoughts: the restaurant industry has an education problem. Most restaurant training is on the job, which presents several challenges:1. Lack of budget2. Even less time3. Highly subjective: No QC/standardization4. Doesn’t accommodate different learning styles...2023-01-1941 min
FranchiseU!Lauren Fernandez (Full Course)Lauren Fernandez shares her journey from being an in-house attorney to CEO with Dr. Kathy Gosser on this episode of Franchise U!. Lauren Fernandez is the CEO and Founder of Full Course, a restaurant development and investment firm which incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands. Full Course guides restaurant owners through a process of optimization, strategic growth planning and development, and supports investment for rapid expansion. Ms. Fernandez has been both a multi-unit franchisee and investor, serving as a strategic growth partner for brands such as Chicken Salad Chick. Lauren previously served as the General Counsel for...2022-11-2235 min
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack OatesUnity, Drive, and Diversity With Lauren FernandezSend us a textLauren Fernandez understands what it means to hustle. Whether it's paving the way as a first generation Cuban American, starting her own business, or helping restaurant brands grow from 1 to 2 units, to 10, and then to 20 and beyond. Lauren is the Founder and CEO of Full Course. Full Course partners with restaurants to optimize existing operations, develop sustainable growth strategies, and bring the right investor partners to the table. What drives her to invest and grow? The people.On this episode, Lauren and Zack discuss: -Representing diversity-Fair and e...2022-11-2126 min
ForktalesLauren Fernandez / Founder of Full Course, Legal Scholar & Restaurant Franchise ExpertFull Course is a restaurant development and investment firm that incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands, focusing on restaurants less than five years old with 1-10 locations. Full Course has a special focus on businesses run by women, minorities and immigrants. Cleanliness and creating an appealing dining environment is important. Restaurant owners need to make scheduled cleanings – including annual deep cleanings – a priority. Full Course works with designers to help restaurants improve their appearance and atmosphere. They create dining environments that speak to the brand’s story, purpose and mission while avoiding some of the u...2022-08-1139 min
ForktalesLauren Fernandez / Founder of Full Course, Legal Scholar & Restaurant Franchise ExpertFull Course is a restaurant development and investment firm that incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands, focusing on restaurants less than five years old with 1-10 locations. Full Course has a special focus on businesses run by women, minorities and immigrants. Cleanliness and creating an appealing dining environment is important. Restaurant owners need to make scheduled cleanings – including annual deep cleanings – a priority. Full Course works with designers to help restaurants improve their appearance and atmosphere. They create dining environments that speak to the brand’s story, purpose and mission while avoiding some of the u...2022-08-1139 min
ForktalesLauren Fernandez / Founder of Full Course, Legal Scholar & Restaurant Franchise ExpertFull Course is a restaurant development and investment firm that incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands, focusing on restaurants less than five years old with 1-10 locations. Full Course has a special focus on businesses run by women, minorities and immigrants. Cleanliness and creating an appealing dining environment is important. Restaurant owners need to make scheduled cleanings – including annual deep cleanings – a priority. Full Course works with designers to help restaurants improve their appearance and atmosphere. They create dining environments that speak to the brand’s story, purpose and mission while avoiding some of the u...2022-08-1139 minVigorLauren Fernandez / Founder of Full Course, Legal Scholar & Restaurant Franchise ExpertAlmost overnight, Lauren rolled up her legal degree, bought a pair of non-slip clogs and went to work in the restaurant industry. After getting a first-hand look at the challenges new restaurant owners face, she founded Full Course, a development and investment firm that incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands.
In this episode of Forktales, Joseph and Lauren break down the in’s and out’s of investing in new restaurants. The menu includes discussions about what makes an effective manager, the importance of cleanliness and what’s on the horizon for new and emerging restaurant brands.2022-08-1139 min
The Legal ToolkitAlternative Careers for Lawyers, with Lauren Fernandez; and “The All-Out Artery Clogger”Jared chats with Lauren Fernandez about her experiences moving from a career as a practicing lawyer to a business owner and entrepreneur in the restaurant industry. For lawyers looking for a change, tune in for her tips on making the most of your skills to pursue new opportunities. Then, Jared subjects Lauren to “The All-Out Artery Clogger,” where he tests Lauren’s knowledge of fast food menu items guaranteed to give you a heart attack.And what does our fascination with shows like Netflix’s “Is It Cake” say about our culture? Anything? Jared ponders whether we’re...2022-05-0436 min
Making Good: Small Business Podcast111: How to Get Started with Facebook Ads with Michelle FernandezToday's episode is a LONG TIME COMING -- the one all about Facebook ads. In this episode, Facebook and Instagram ads strategist Michelle Fernandez shares tons of wisdom and advice about Facebook ads: why we should consider them, what kinds of campaigns to run, Facebook retargeting, precision targeting, what makes a good ad... and much more.\____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/111JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentilden2022-03-291h 02
Restaurants Reinvented: Putting Growth Back on the MenuWho Comes First: The Employee or Guest? - Lauren Fernandez of Full CourseLet’s talk about this folks…. Such an important question to suss out! How do you prioritize it all and deliver awesome experiences with your brand one person at a time? Tune in, because Lauren Fernandez delivers the goods. The future of our restaurant industry is bright with Lauren Fernandez at the forefront. The recent NRN Power List maker answers the pivotal question - “What comes first, the employee or guest experience?” This is EPISODE 5 of our Labor, Culture, and Leadership series. In this episode, Jen & Lauren e...2022-03-2456 min
Been There, Do ThisKnow Yourself, Be Aligned, and Grow with Lauren FernandezJosh interviews Lauren Fernandez, CEO and founder of Full Course, an investment firm that partners with restaurants to optimize existing operations, develop sustainable growth strategies, and bring the right investors to the table. Josh and Lauren discuss her journey from first-generation Cuban-American kid, to law student, to CEO of Full Course. Join us for advice, anecdotes, and inspiration.
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She Conquers Capital with Stefanie DiazSCC S3E21: 'Coming Into Your Power' with Lauren Fernandez of Full CourseLauren Fernandez is the CEO and Founder of Full Course, a restaurant development and investment firm which incubates and accelerates emerging fast casual restaurant brands. Full Course guides restaurant owners through a process of optimization, strategic growth planning and development, and supports investment for rapid expansion. Learn more at FullCourse.com. **** FREE RESOURCES 🌹✨ How to Pitch Like a Thought Leader Webinar: https://thestefaniediaz.com/how-to-pitch-like-a-thought-leader/ Power Statement Guide PDF: https://thestefaniediaz.com/power-statement-guide/ Brave Speeches Guide PDF: https://thestefaniediaz.com/brave-speeches-guide/ ...2022-03-1634 min
The Pre-ShiftExpansion Insights for Restaurateurs | Lauren Fernandez, Founder of Full Course | 015This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. It has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast as of January 2023. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights currently shared on The Pre-Shift Podcast.Restaurant growth is the sum of getting a lot of things right: company culture, real estate, SOPs, and more. Lauren Fernandez has done it as a franchisee at Chicken Salad Chick, and now at Full Course, where she and her team invest in and help single-unit restaurateurs grow their brands...2022-03-1441 min
Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®Exploring Current HR Trends with Lauren WinansJoining us today is Lauren Winans, Chief Executive Officer and Principal HR Consultant for Next Level Benefits. After working in corporate HR roles for 20 years, Lauren decided to start her own HR consulting firm. Her focus is on helping small and large companies build strong relationships with their employees. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on your favorite podcast app, including Libsyn, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts. For podcast updates st...2022-02-1610 min
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast486. You did not get into this business to surround yourself with people you do not like | Lauren and David Plumey, Shoreline CrossFitLauren and David Plumey, Owners of Shoreline CrossFit, are OG's in the space, and we had the chance to sit down with them for today's episode.
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Age is IrrelevantMeet Lauren Fernandez! Secret Service Agent and Author.Lauren Fernandez always knew she was bound for a different life. With the support of her family she pursued her dream of working for the Secret Service! Hear about her life as an agent, the training involved, what it was like working in that male dominated environment at the White House, how she got the nickname " Talk Back Barbie" and why she decided to write a book about her behind the scenes adventure while at the Secret Service! A fun, fascinating hour!2021-11-0955 min.jpg)
This is The Life PodcastTalking Life: Lauren Fernandez (Holistic Health Coach)In this episode, we'll be exploring the world of fitness from the perspective of newly Holistic Health Coach Lauren Fernandez. Join us as we take a journey in the eyes of a holistic health coach who's also walking and talking fitness. This young vibrant individual has had quite the journey. I personally am interested in learning about her world and really getting a deeper understanding thru her eyes and voice. Tune in!2021-11-031h 01
The WalkshowNever Judge a Book By Its Cover - Lauren Fernandez Author of Talk Back Barbie: The Secret Service EditionThis week we explore the walk of life with former secret service agent and author of the book Talk Back Barbie: The Secret Service Edition Lauren Fernandez. On the surface Lauren does not fit the stereotypical profile of a secret service agent being a blonde debutante from Atlanta, GA. Lauren and I had a great conversation about her journey to the Secret Service, why a person should never judge a book by its cover, and how humor can be useful even in serious situations. Music by Misha Zarins.Show Links: Lauren's Website: https://tal...2021-10-241h 06
Burn the ShipLauren Fernandez: Getting The Most Out of Your RestaurantJay interviews Lauren Fernandez of Full Course Franchising.
2021-09-0741 minBurn the ShipLauren Fernandez: Publishing the Memoir of a Female Secret Service MemberKellie interviews Lauren Fernandez, Ex-Secret Service Agent & Author of Talk Back Barbie.
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Women Of Video097: Lauren Fernandez - Being your authentic self on YoutubeIn this episode, I sit down with Lauren to deep dive into what it’s like to travel full time in their RV, how they maintain a small business and Youtube channel 100% from the road. Lauren is one of the brightest and cheeriest people and I am thrilled to share her contagious joy with you.
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We Stan TogetherCries For Help LIVE at The Squirrel with Johnathan FernandezCaitlin and Lauren hit the live stage at The Squirrel in New York City. Jonathan Fernandez (Gossip Girl) joins the live classroom to give us advice from a dad on TV, we play Beanie Baby Divorce Court, Caitlin admits she’s been trying to get attention Shahs of Sunsets’ Reza and Lauren wants to join James Van Der Beek’s cult. Next Live show is Monday August 16 at 10pm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-1038 min
Passion, Pain & Profits: A Podcast for Side-Hustlers & SolopreneursScale Your Business 101 - with Lauren Fernandez, CEO of Full CourseAny business owner worth their salt dreams of wanting to grow, scale and eventually exit a wildly successful company. But how can you do that? Where do you start?
Lauren Fernandez, Restaurant Investor and CEO of Full Course, gives you the 101 on Scaling your business. With years of experience, you'll learn how her and her team are able to help small business owners, especially restaurant owners, scale their way to exponential profits!
Reach out to Lauren here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenefernandez?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3...2021-08-0759 min
Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Lauren Lusby Fernandez, Author of “Talk Back Barbie, The Secret Service Edition”Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Lauren Lusby Fernandez, Author of “Talk Back Barbie, The Secret Service Edition”About Harvey’s guestLauren Lusby Fernandez is a woman who overcame stereotypes and sexism to prove that she could make it in one of the most male-dominated environments ever: the United States Secret Service, and she was stationed at the White House. She was judged by her looks and treated as a blonde bimbo, but quickly gave the powers that be a run for their money. Her book, entitled “Talk Back Barbie: The Secret Service Edition”...2021-08-0430 min