Shows
Room For SecondsReviving Legends: Paul Mangiamele on Bringing Bennigan’s and Steak & Ale Back to LifeOn this episode of Room For Seconds, Gregg Majewski sits down with industry icon Paul Mangiamele, the visionary behind the revival of Bennigan’s and Steak & Ale. Paul shares his journey of breathing new life into these beloved brands, emphasizing the importance of culture, passion, and staying true to the DNA that made these restaurants iconic.Discover how Paul navigates the challenges of modern casual dining, from managing rising costs to creating memorable guest experiences with innovative strategies. Whether it's introducing tableside service or leveraging emotional connections with loyal guests, Paul’s story is a masterclass in resi...2025-01-2834 min
A Deeper DiveWhy Steak & Ale is making a comeback, 15 years after shutting downHow do you dust off a brand that has been dead for 15 years?
This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Paul Mangiamele, the CEO and chairman of Legendary Restaurant Brands, the owner of Bennigan’s.
Mangiamele discusses his decision to open Steak & Ale, which is scheduled for next spring.
Bennigan’s and Steak & Ale were in the same group that filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2008, which shed a light on problems with the casual dining sector. Bennigan’s franchise system was saved from liquidation by its secured lender. But...2023-11-2130 min
Titans of FoodservicePaul Mangiamele on Building Iconic Global Brands and Fostering Passion in the Restaurant IndustryIn this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Paul Mangiamele, Owner, Chairman, and CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands. Paul discusses various aspects of running a franchise model and being a global company in the restaurant industry. He shares his passion for the brands he leads and owns, emphasizing the importance of love for the brand, team, and guests. Nick and Paul talk about the legacy and pioneering role of their iconic brands in the casual dining space and why passion is important. QUOTES2023-07-1259 min
The Reboot Chronicles with Dean DeBiaseReinventing Fast Casual in the Pandemic Age - Paul Mangiamele, CEO, Legendary Restaurant GroupPaul Mangiamele, CEO, Legendary Restaurant Group
I have been a “turn-around guy” for the last 20 years and rarely do I encounter someone like Paul Mangiamele, who swooped in to fix long-standing fast casual brands Bennigan’s and Steak & Ale. He not only wanted to set these brands on a better course, he put his money where his mouth was and bought the franchise. Once he had them back on their feet (and ensured distribution of those Baby Back Ribs and Monte Cristo sandwiches again), along came the pandemic. And yes, he and his wife Gwen, the co-owners, persist...2022-02-2331 min
Sounds We See at EdgewoodStand Tall Molly Lou Melon SoundtrackSecond graders in Mrs. Mangiamele & Mrs. Ross's class collaborated with Ms. Giustino to compose a "soundtrack" for the story Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon. Students chose musical instruments to represent story characters and actions in the spirit of Prokofiev's Peter and Wolf. (September 20, 2019)2019-10-1006 min
DFW Business CultureBuilding an Iconic BrandBuilding an Iconic Brand In this episode, Tom and Paul discuss: How to "revive" a previously popular brand. Why training can make or break your team. How important it is to have a company culture. Catering to your customer. Key Takeaways: Just because a brand may have lost popularity doesn't mean it's "dead". Building a relationship with customers means more than just having good service. Would you rather have a well-trained, successful team that MIGHT leave or an unsuccessful team that WILL stay? When building a company through franchising, you'll need to f...2018-09-1200 min
C-Suite Success RadioSuccess Interview with Paul MangiameleOn this weeks episode of C-Suite Success Radio, your host and executive coach Sharon Smith interviews Paul Mangiamele, Chairman and CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands. Paul shares insights and lessons he learned from his mentors such as boxing coach Cus D'Amato. Paul shares his 25/8 mentality for bleeding green and a culture in his restaurants that is all about service first. You will learn how Paul defines success and the lessons he has learned to help you gain the edge you are looking for.
Paul has also written a book, Bennigan's Return to Relevance: Bleeding Green 25/8 available on Amazon http://amzn.to/2w1e14N
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Tastemakers PodcastEpisode 16 - Bennigan's - Paul MangiameleThis is a conversation with Paul Mangiamele. Paul is a former boxer who trained under the legendary boxing coach Cus D’amato. He’s spent over 30 years in restaurant and hospitality, having held the CEO role at Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina and Dalt’s Classic American Grill, and the COO role at Sport Clips. He is now the Owner, Chairman and CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands, the parent of Bennigan’s, Bennigan’s on the Fly and Steak and Ale. Enjoy!2017-05-0300 min
All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettRebirth Of A Brand: Bringing Back Bennigan's With CEO Paul MangiamelePaul Mangiamele tells the tale of the brands that created the casual dining category decades ago, Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s, tracing their rise, fall, and rebirth. And he’s not just leading the effort as CEO, he’s got skin in the game as the owner. He pulls back the curtain on the the turn-around and tells how they course-corrected from “brand drift” to get two icons of casual dining back on track. It helps when the whole team “bleeds green” and is trying to win his ABCD Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...2015-06-0450 min