Episode Synopsis "Restaurant King - Henry McGovern"
In this in-depth conversation, Henry discusses how he built AmRest, which became the largest restaurant chain in Europe after leaving college to seek out opportunity in a changing Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall. He speaks to overcoming substantial roadblocks as the driving force behind his ‘anything is possible’ culture, why he became the Chief Emotional Officer and the reason he believes you aren’t really living unless you have sleepless nights. He provides insight on the power of aggregators and dark kitchens and an evolving restaurant industry post-COVID. Lastly, Henry makes the case for his recent acquisition of the Italian fast-casual global brand, Vapiano.