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The Pineapple Perspective070: Building a Scalable Brand That Stays True to Its Roots with Mo'Betta's CEO Rob ErtmannIn this episode of The Pineapple Perspective, Troy sits down with Rob Ertmann, CEO of Mo'Betta's Hawaiian-style restaurant chain. With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Rob shares the brand's growth journey from 22 to 68 stores in four years, its partnership with Savory Fund, and its recent acquisition by Blue Marlin and Tribe. The conversation focuses on operational excellence, cultural authenticity, and the importance of simplicity in menu design. Rob outlines how Mo'Betta's has preserved its Hawaiian roots while scaling rapidly, discusses the pivotal role of the general manager, and highlights how defining team values such as humility, k...
2025-10-2341 min
A Deeper DiveThe story behind the fast-growing restaurant chain Mo'BettahsWhat’s the story behind the growth chain Mo’Bettahs?This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Rob Ertmann, the CEO of the fast-growing Hawaiian-style chain Mo’Bettahs.This is the latest in our series of podcast episodes recorded at the National Restaurant Show in May. We wanted to talk with Ertmann to get the story behind Mo’Bettahs, which is one of the industry’s more fascinating growth concepts. The company grew system sales 30% last year, according to Technomic.We talked about the chain’s history and h...
2025-07-0222 min
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack OatesPreserving Culture Through Rapid Growth with Rob ErtmannSend us a textRob Ertmann, President of Mo’ Bettahs, joins Zack Oates live to share how the brand scaled from 22 to over 60 locations while staying true to its “be aloha” culture. Rob explains how simplicity, consistency, and operational focus helped Mo’ Bettahs deliver great guest experiences at every stage of growth. He shares insights on training, culture preservation, and why handling mistakes the right way builds loyalty.Zack and Rob discuss:How Mo’ Bettahs scaled without losing its aloha vibeWhy simplicity beats complexity when scaling a brandHow leadership stays connected by being present in storesH...
2025-05-0919 min
The Dirt Dog PodSharing Aloha Through Katsu - Rob Ertmann, CEO of Mo Bettah'sRob Ertmann is the CEO of Mo Bettah's, a Hawaiian-style food concept based in Salt Lake City that has grown to have a cult following. Serving Katsu, teriyaki chicken, mac salad, and rice, this brand is taking over the space with 60 locations in the US. Rob tells us all about the amazing culture at the company and their plans for growth in the future.In this episode, we discuss:- The background of the brand and the brothers that started Mo Bettah's with little experience in food.- Rob's amazing health story and how...
2025-01-2444 min
RestaurantologyEP | 11 | SERVING SUCCESS | MO' BETTAHS STORY OF LEADERSHIP, CULTURE, AND CULINARY INNOVATIONIn this enlightening episode, Andrew delves into the heart and soul behind Mo' Bettahs, a restaurant that has taken the essence of Hawaiian cuisine and culture to create a dining experience unlike any other. Join us as we sit down with Rob Ertmann, a pivotal figure in Mo' Bettahs journey, to explore the foundational principles that have propelled this brand to new heights. From backyard grilling to leading a rapidly expanding restaurant empire, discover the blend of authentic culinary delights, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to culture that defines Mo' Bettahs. Whether it's the tantalizing flavors of their signature...
2024-04-0356 min
Hospitality Hangout | Expert Strategies & Industry Trends from Hospitality InsidersFeast on Insights: How Mo'Bettahs is Transforming Hospitality with Tech, Tunes, and Tequila! | Season 9, Vol. 11Don't miss out on the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, where hosts Michael Schatzberg, fondly known as "The Restaurant Guy," and Jimmy Frischling, "The Finance Guy," dive deep into a compelling chat with food industry guru Rob Ertmann, CEO of Mo' Bettahs. This episode offers a delicious blend of insights and entertainment guaranteed to sate your curiosity about restaurant tech trends and Hawaiian food.From humble beginnings at a pizza shop to leading the helm at Mo' Bettahs, Ertmann guides us through his flavorful journey in the food industry, coupled with the joy of serving mouth-watering Hawaiian...
2023-07-0435 min
Social GeekFranchise News Podcast 8.25.2021The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
In the news this week:
Dutch Bros Coffee
Red Robin, Paul Murphy III
Donato's Pizza
Brinker International, Wyman Roberts
Maggiano's
Raising Cane's, Todd Graves
Burger King, Tom Curtis
Qdoba, Eric Williams
@properties, Natalie Hamrick
Big Chicken, Sam Stanovich
Potbelly, David Daniels
Mo'Bettahs, Rob Ertmann
Vitality Bowls, John Mascali
Marco's Pizza, Keith Sizemore
McDonald's; Tariq Hassan, Morgan Flatley
2021-08-2504 min