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It is a rare occurrence to have a leader in the franchise space that operates two distinct brands! But today, David Bloom joins me as the Chief Development and Operating Officer of two different franchises: Capriotti’s and Wing Zone. In this episode, David describes the differences and similarities of both franchises, both within the casual dining space. His early career with iconic brands both in the hotel and restaurant industries prepared him for his current role and he was able to learn how to strategically accelerate brand expansion. Now in leadership with two brands, he has been successful in scaling both to new heights with 190 current Capriotti’s locations and 300 more in development. Key Takeaways: [2:24] - It’s not the norm to have someone lead two different brands simultaneously. [3:09] - David shares his background and how he found himself working in casual dining and hotels. [4:26] - Although having worked in different industries, David’s main love is restaurants. [6:46] - There are several b