The Secret to Leading Brands That Never Go Out of Style with Paul Damico

How do you ensure 60-year-old brands last another 60 and beyond?

Paul Damico is the CEO of Ascent Hospitality Management, parent company of Perkins and Huddle House, two breakfast brands that have been serving guests for generations. Paul brings more than four decades leading brands from Moe's Southwest Grill and Cinnabon to Fuzzy's Taco Shop, NAF NAF Grill, and Global Franchise Group.

Paul shares what it truly means to lead iconic brands that can outlast pandemics, recessions, labor shortages, new concepts, and more. He shares advice about what to protect, what to evolve, and how to create teams that drive long-lasting results.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✨ How to protect and leverage legacy brand equities to continue success

✨ What to look for to create and motivate high-performing teams

✨ How to introduce brands to new audiences while retaining loyal guests

✨ Why the best franchise systems scale people and not just new stores

✨ How servant leadership drives better teams, stronger culture, and lasting results

A conversation for leaders ready to revive legacy brands, build top-performing teams, and create what truly stands the test of time.

Paul's creative inspiration:

Book: The Monday Morning Emails by former Focus Brands CEO Russ Frith

Brand: Steak 48

Beverage: Classic Negroni (Monkey 47 gin, Italian sweet vermouth, Campari)

Song: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

Listen or watch HERE.