Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Mike Gallagher joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on June 8th, 2026 at 11AM EST.
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Mike Gallagher is a longtime Atlanta restaurateur and co-owner of some of the region's most respected hospitality spots, including Brick Store Pub, Leon's Full Service, Good Word Brewing, and Kimball House. Starting his career in restaurants at 15, he helped shape Decatur's dining scene with a focus on craft beer, thoughtful service, and community-centered hospitality.
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Workstream is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit http://workstream.us/unstoppable for 3 months of FREE payroll.
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Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started!
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US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up?
Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore.
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Guest contact info: 
Email: [email protected]
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Shai Lavi joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on May 25th, 2026 at 11AM EST.
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Shai Lavi is an Atlanta-based chef and restaurateur known for bringing bold, deeply personal Mediterranean flavors to the city's dining scene. Born and raised in Israel and shaped by his Turkish and Libyan family roots, he has built a career around fresh ingredients, soulful cooking, and warm hospitality. After honing his craft in professional kitchens and catering, Lavi launched ventures including Let's Eat! Catering, Rozina Bakehouse & Coffee, Nur Kitchen, and now The Third Space, where he creates intimate dining experiences centered on community, seasonality, and food that tells a story.
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Today's sponsors:
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Workstream is the #1 payroll, hiring, & HR platform built for restaurants. 46 of the top 50 restaurant brands trust Workstream to hire faster, stay compliant, and run payroll accurately across every location. Visit http://workstream.us/unstoppable for 3 months of FREE payroll.
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Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started!
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US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up?
Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore.
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Guest contact info: 
Website: https://www.thethirdspaceatlanta.com/
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Ryan Turner joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on June 1st, 2026 at 11AM EST.
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Ryan Turner is a co-founder and partner at Unsukay, the Atlanta-based restaurant group behind Muss & Turner's, Eleanor's, Local Three, MTH Pizza, and Roshambo. A Maine native who made his way to Atlanta, Ryan built his career from the ground up, working every role in restaurants before launching his first concept in 2005. He's also a founding force behind Giving Kitchen, the nonprofit that supports food service workers in crisis, and has been recognized widely for both his leadership in hospitality and his community impact.
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Today's sponsors:
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Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started!
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US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up?
Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore.
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Guest contact info: 
Email: [email protected]
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Ryan Pernice joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on May 18th, 2026 at 11AM EST.
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Ryan Pernice is the founder of R.O. Hospitality, the Atlanta-based restaurant group behind beloved neighborhood concepts including Table & Main and Osteria Mattone. A lifelong restaurateur with more than 25 years of experience, Ryan began working in kitchens as a teenager and went on to build his career across New York and Georgia, sharpening his approach to operations, hospitality, and leadership along the way. Known for creating restaurants that balance warmth, consistency, and community connection, Ryan brings a deep operator's perspective to every aspect of the guest experience.
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Today's sponsors:
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Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started!
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US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up?
Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore.
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Guest contact info: 
Instagram: @ryanpernice
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Robby Kukler joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on May 18th, 2026 at 11AM EST.
Robby Kukler is the founding partner of Fifth Group Restaurants, one of Atlanta's most respected restaurant companies. A lifelong hospitality professional, Robby helped grow Fifth Group from its first restaurant, South City Kitchen, into a nationally recognized collection of chef-driven concepts known for warm service, thoughtful design, and a people-first culture. Over the course of his career, he has played a key role in building standout brands including Ecco, La Tavola Trattoria, Alma Cocina, Lure, and The Original El Taco, while also helping expand the company's catering and events business, Bold Catering & Design. Today, Robby continues to share his deep expertise in leadership, restaurant culture, and concept development.
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Today's sponsors:
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Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started!
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US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up?
Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore.
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Guest contact info: 
Website: https://www.kuklerrestaurantadvisory.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-kukler/
Email: [email protected]
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