Franchise dreams and bus tub discoveries | Mijo Alanis, Beyond Juicery | 021

This episode was originally published as part of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. As of January 2023, it has been rebranded as part of The Pre-Shift Podcast. The information presented may no longer be up-to-date and may differ from the viewpoints and insights on The Pre-Shift Podcast.

How do you stay on the pulse of what customers want? By paying close attention. 

Mijo Alanis has found success in his career by staying ahead of the curve—opening a juice and smoothie shop long before they were as ubiquitous as they are now. Mijo tells the story of Beyond Juicery from the beginning of his career, how they’ve grown through franchising, and the “bus tub” moments that have helped him give people what they want.

In this episode, we cover:

• The moment that Mijo Alanis and his wife, Pam Vivio, decided to start a juice bar
• Beyond Juciery + Eatery’s early days
• Expansion through franchising
• How to step away from the day-to-day as you grow
• The “bus tub” moments that give you customer insights

The Restaurant Growth Podcast is presented by 7shifts and hosted by DJ Costantino.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Restaurant Growth Podcast
00:14 Meet My Joe Atlantis: Founder of Beyond Juicery and Eatery
01:15 Early Career and Lessons Learned
07:53 The Birth of Beyond Juicery
15:10 Franchising and Expansion
23:02 Employee Engagement and Customer Experience
33:32 Future of Food Transparency
35:49 Conclusion and Contact Information

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