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Podcast: Digital Hospitality
Episode: Building Glaze Teriyaki’s Financial Backbone With KitchenSync
Description: Paul Krug, founder of Glaze Teriyaki, joins Shawn Walchef on Digital Hospitality to share how a Seattle staple became a New York fast-casual mainstay. Krug reflects on scaling thoughtfully, learning hard lessons about expansion, and building systems that support people instead of adding pressure. He explains how partnering with KitchenSync gave Glaze financial clarity, empowered managers, and helped the brand grow calmly and sustainably without losing its soul.Interview Takeaways:
Growth Follows Clarity – Scaling too fast can stretch even strong operators. Glaze learned that density and focus matter more than planting flags. Building a solid ho...