The Financial Advantage with GSS
The Financial Advantage with GSS is the podcast for hospitality CFOs, business owners, and financial leaders seeking practical strategies to streamline operations and drive scalable growth. Designed to address the unique challenges of multi-unit financial management, this show delivers actionable insights to navigate compliance, optimize workflows, and enhance decision-making.
Each episode features industry experts and proven solutions tailored to the restaurant industry, providing the knowledge you need to stay ahead in a competitive market and achieve operational excellence.
The Financial Advantage with GSS
Scaling Taste: The Business Behind Ambar & Burrito Madre
In this episode of The Financial Advantage with GSS, host Nick Stauff sits down with Ivan Iricanin, CEO at Street Guys Hospitality. They explore the challenges of scaling restaurant concepts across regions while protecting quality and consistency. Ivan shares how his teams grew Ambar and Burrito Madre by focusing on value, operational discipline, and a strong brand identity.
Ivan explains how trial and error shaped his approach to menu design, cost control, and growth. He describes why a commissary kitchen model helps maintain product standards as they open new units in different countries. Ivan also discusses how market trends, economic realities, and competition push operators to refine their strategies, whether they’re scaling fast-casual concepts or managing full-service dining.
Throughout the conversation, Ivan underlines the need for clear planning, adaptability, and a passion for hospitality. He shares practical advice for operators and entrepreneurs: define your goals, invest in your team, and keep learning to succeed in a fast-changing restaurant landscape.