#037: Jason Smylie on Using Google Glass in the Restaurant Business




Marketing and Social Media Strategy for Restaurants | Nate Riggs » Podcast show

Summary: You've heard us mention Google Glass a few times on the show, right? But what exactly is Google Glass? And more importantly, does it have any use cases in my restaurant system? In episode #037 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Jason Smylie, EVP, CIO and CMO of Caproitti's Sandwich Shop, a franchised system that has recently opened their 100th location. Jason has lead the charge on implementing the chains entire technology infrastructure - from POS System to a franchisee Intranet and everything in between. But they didn't stop there. Jason and his team at Caprioitti's are the first restaurant system to experiment with using Google Glass as a tool in their standard employee-training program. This is one of the most innovating stories we've had the privilege of telling on the show, so make sure to listen in on our talk with Jason! Go ahead, turn up the speakers, click play and listening to episode #037 of the Social Restaurant Podcast. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN DURING THE INTERVIEW Implementation strategy for how to significantly grow a franchise. How to transform a blank canvas opportunity into a fully-integrated business model. The importance of prioritizing when opening franchisees. Various applications of Google Glass within the restaurant industry. Tactics in overcoming backlash from naysayers in using advanced technology. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Social Restaurant Podcast is made possible by On Scene Productions and Netbase. Please show them your support!