Episode 134: Otto Othman and Adrian Sanchez with Pincho

APR 7, 202646 MIN
Corner Booth Podcast

Episode 134: Otto Othman and Adrian Sanchez with Pincho

APR 7, 202646 MIN

Description

Otto Othman and Adrian Sanchez join Chris Tripoli on Corner Booth to share the real operational story behind building and scaling Pincho Burgers and Kebabs, a fast‑casual restaurant brand that grew from a single underfunded location into a multi‑market operation with locations throughout Florida and Texas. As cofounders and hands‑on operators, their perspective comes from navigating growth without institutional safety nets, formal training, or excess capital. The conversation centers on the challenges of restaurant growth and the discipline required to scale responsibly. Otto and Adrian reflect on the early years, when modest performance and trial‑and‑error learning tested patience and resolve. As the business matured, opening a second location exposed the limits of informal management and forced a shift toward documented systems and processes. That transition marked the difference between simply operating restaurants and building a repeatable business. The episode also explores strategic decisions around ownership, pricing strategy, and expansion. After experimenting with franchising, the founders reassessed control and alignment, ultimately returning to a company‑owned growth model supported by experienced partners. Rising costs required thoughtful pricing decisions focused on perceived value rather than blanket increases. Expansion into a new market further reinforced the importance of market localization, from menu adjustments to guest expectations. Throughout the discussion, Otto and Adrian emphasize that sustainable scaling depends on structure, adaptability, and protecting the core of the brand while it evolves.