We’re sitting down with Michele Preston, CRFP of Al Copeland Investments, fresh off being named RFMA’s Restauranteur of the Year.

Michele leads facilities across a multi-concept restaurant and franchise group, and we get into what actually works when you’re trying to keep operations running smoothly at scale.

Join us for another episode of Facilities Unfiltered! In this session, we sit down with Adam Rinella of goop Kitchen to explore how a modern, wellness-driven food concept approaches facilities, maintenance, and operational consistency.

Join us for the first episode of Facilities Unfiltered, a candid conversation series spotlighting the people behind the spaces that power today’s most innovative brands.

In this session, we sit down with Nic Stoyer of bartaco to explore what it takes to keep a fast-growing, experience-driven restaurant brand operating at its best. From maintaining high-performing locations to managing vendors, repairs, and preventative maintenance at scale, Nic shares real-world insights into the facilities strategies that support bartaco’s guest experience and continued growth.