The SaaS Cafe

In episode 6 of The SaaS Café, we're joined by William Lee, partner of LA Spud Guys. A fresh UK loaded potato pop-up in Los Angeles that's been making waves.

William discusses the early days in the streets and how social media revolutionized their business. He also explains his background in online retail and how his expertise has helped convert social media traffic to sales, allowing LA Spud Guys to open their first brick-and-mort...

In episode 5 of The SaaS Cafe, we're joined by Art Andreasyan, co-founder of Bread & Breakfast, a two-location Armenian/Mexican fusion restaurant in North Hollywood and Burbank, California.

Art shares his experience of finally owning his own business, only to be immediately blindsided by the COVID-19 pandemic. They survived on the back of a viral Instagram post, but now face massive egg costs amid the 2nd Bird Flu wave. Still...

In episode 4 of The SaaS Cafe, Andy Krkyan, founder of Pizza on Bus, joins us. A food truck concept with a unique twist, it's a full-sized pizza kitchen on a decommissioned school bus!

Andy opens up about his journey from traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants to the food truck industry and his experience building restaurant kitchens. We delve into the real cost of owning and operating a food truck, from regulations, parking, and...

In episode 3, we sat down with Armen Martirosyan, the heart and hustle behind Mini Kabob, a family-run Armenian restaurant tucked into a tiny corner of Glendale, CA. Passed down from his father after nearly 30 years, Armen has carried the torch—sharing the warmth of his culture while navigating the emotional and physical toll of restaurant life.

In this episode, Armen discusses the often untold realities of running a small restaura...

In episode 2, we sat down with Lida Danielyan, the owner of Café Amara, a cozy underground gem tucked beneath the buzz of Beverly Hills. With no prior restaurant experience and a background in customer service, she shares what inspired her to leap into hospitality.

We explore lessons learned as a first-time operator, how her perception of the restaurant industry shifted, and the unique challenges she faces with such an unusual loca...

What happens when an engineer decides to open a pizza shop? We sat down with Armond Zarookian, owner of Slash Pizza, to hear how he tackled the transition into the restaurant world. From handling tough competition to leveraging new technology, Armond shares valuable insights from his first-time restaurant journey.

Key Discussion Topics: 1 - Why the restaurant business, and how did your background impact day-to-day operations? 2 ...