Why Branded?

Branded Hospitality is an investment, advisory, and media platform driving growth in food service and hospitality. Our three business lines—Branded Ventures (investment), Branded Solutions (strategic advisory), and Branded Media (content and amplification)—work together to create a powerful flywheel effect, accelerating success through access, validation, and industry connections. Partner with Branded to scale smarter, grow faster, and make an impact.

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Who We Are
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Subject Matter Experts

We are a dynamic team of venture capitalists, strategic investors, and seasoned operators, exclusively dedicated to the food service and hospitality industry. As subject matter experts, trusted advisors, and corporate matchmakers, we leverage deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience to connect the right people, businesses, and opportunities—driving meaningful growth, innovation, and lasting impact.

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What We Do
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WE INVEST, ADVISE & ACCELERATE

We are a transformational and strategic partner, driving innovation, growth, and value creation across the food service technology and hospitality industry through investment, advisory, and industry expertise.

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Who We Work With
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WE ARE INDUSTRY FOCUSED

We have built a dynamic ecosystem of thousands of industry operators, investors, innovators, and experts, leveraging our unique flywheel approach to drive strategic investments, advisory opportunities, and meaningful connections. By integrating capital, technology, and hospitality expertise, we create a continuous cycle of growth, innovation, and value for our partners.

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Why We Do It
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TO BRIDGE THE GAP

We connect the dots and bridge the gap between hospitality, foodservice, technology, innovation, and capital through our three interconnected business lines—Investments, Solutions, and Media—creating a powerful flywheel that drives growth, impact, and incredible value for our partners across all verticals.

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Managing Partners

Jimmy Frischling
Founder & Managing Partner
Michael Schatzberg
Founder & Managing Partner

OUR TEAM

Evan Veryard
Capital Markets
Cameron Hanson
Capital Markets
Anna Rahmanan
Media: Newsletter Publisher
Alex Grodnik
Media: Podcast Editor
Jacob Grodnik
Media: Podcast Editor
Liz Park
Media Coordinator
Seth Temko
Solutions Services
Adam Levine
Creative Director
Drewe Raimi
Marketing & Media Manager
Noah Stern
Business Development Associate
Julie Zucker
Chief Marketing Officer

ADVISORS & HOSPITALITY EXPERTS

Gregg Majewski
Hospitality Expert
Alonso Castaneda
Hospitality
Simon Oren
Hospitality
Marc Glosserman
Hospitality
Scott Gillman
Hospitality
Andrew Peskoe
Business Development Associate
Mike Ryan
Finance
Dean Palin
Principal

Contact Us

We are always looking for spirited individuals and creative companies to join our network and support our mission to be at the intersection of hospitality, technology, innovation and capital.


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