• The Bottom Line- Real Stories Behind Restaurants

  • By: NAKI SOYTURK
  • Podcast

The Bottom Line- Real Stories Behind Restaurants

By: NAKI SOYTURK
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • The Bottom Line: The Real Stories Behind Restaurants is a straight-to-the-point, 20-30 minute podcast where restaurant operators and industry leaders share their biggest wins and toughest challenges. Each episode dives into real, unfiltered stories about what it takes to run a successful restaurant, from scaling operations to overcoming financial struggles. Whether it’s a breakthrough strategy or a hard-earned lesson, this podcast gives listeners actionable insights they can apply to their own businesses. It’s about the reality of the restaurant industry—not just the highlights, but the hard work behind the success.
    © 2025 The Bottom Line- Real Stories Behind Restaurants
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less
activate_mytile_page_redirect_t1
Episodes
  • Pizza Boss of Minnesota Antonio Gambino (Andrea’s & Tono’s) on Great Food, Culture & Partnership

    Pizza Boss of Minnesota Antonio Gambino (Andrea’s & Tono’s) on Great Food, Culture & Partnership
    May 3 2025

    In this episode of The Bottom Line, host Naki sits down with Antonio Gambino, co-founder of Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, to unpack the real strategies behind one of Minnesota’s fastest-growing restaurant brands.

    Antonio shares his story, from growing up in a family of pizzeria owners to launching multiple concepts for new restaurants. He explains how he modernized the cheesesteak experience, stayed authentic to East Coast roots, and navigated early challenges—including launching Tono just before COVID. What followed was a counterintuitive surge in delivery demand and brand recognition that led to accelerated expansion.

    Listeners will learn how Antonio and his co-founder Shaz have built a complementary leadership model, adopted tools like EOS to improve team accountability, and prioritized culture and customer experience to drive repeat business. Antonio also shares thoughts on franchising, working with investors, and how they plan to hit 25–50 units while keeping standards high.

    If you're a restaurant operator, aspiring entrepreneur, or anyone interested in brand building and hospitality, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

    "If you love it, the quality will follow." — Antonio Gambino

    Links:

    Website: https://tonomn.com/

    IG: @_tonomn

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-gambino-a76064251/


    Welcome to The Bottom Line – the real talk podcast about restaurant profit and growth. Each episode, we explore the decisions, systems, and stories behind the most successful food businesses out there in the market. No fluff. No hype. Just real operators, real challenges, and real advice from people who know how to get results. Let's get to The Bottom Line.

    Have a question or need a professional opinion? Reach out!

    Web: https://consultingaccross.com

    Get a Free Profitability Audit

    Connect with Naki on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ufuksoyturk/
    Show More Show Less
    43 mins

What listeners say about The Bottom Line- Real Stories Behind Restaurants

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.