This D.C.-based concept is finding lots of opportunity in its all-day cafe

Take-Away with Sam Oches

Nation's Restaurant News

Business, Entrepreneurship

2.5 • 15 Ratings

🗓️ 29 February 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Daniella Senior, founder and CEO of Colada Shop, a fast-casual brand based in Washington D.C. that’s rooted in coffee, cocktails and Cuba. This Latin-inspired, 6-unit all-day café offers a little something for everybody, and Daniella joined the podcast to talk about the lessons she learned working with industry icons Eric Ripert and Jose Andres and how she’s providing a high-quality, impactful experience both for her guests and for her employees.

In this conversation, you’ll find out why:

You shouldn’t miss an opportunity to learn from the best
Jobs aren’t just jobs; they’re education
Your brand isn’t really for you; it’s for your customers
A versatile concept can make the most of the space it occupies
You should aim for improvement with every store opening
The more dayparts you serve, the more potential employees you have access to
You must be intentional in making the change you want to see
Succeeding in restaurants is a matter of perseverance, not passion

Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at [email protected]

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0:00.0	Hey there, welcome to Takeaway with Sam Ocas, a podcast from Nation's Restaurant News.
0:06.0	I am Sam Ocas editor and chief here at NRN, and this is the show where I give you an all-access pass to the restaurant industry's most influential decision makers.
0:14.6	This week I'm talking with Daniela Signor, the founder and CEO of Collada Shop, a fast casual brand based in Washington, D.C. that's rooted in
0:24.0	coffee, cocktails, and Cuba. That's right, this Latin-inspired, soon-to-be six-unit all-day
0:31.0	cafe offers a little something for everybody, whether that's a quick coffee on the go, a relaxed place to work, a delicious
0:39.4	meal with a coworker, or a nightcap with a friend. Danielle joined the podcast to talk about
0:44.4	the lessons she learned while working with industry icons Eric Repair and Jose Andres
0:49.7	and how she's providing a high quality impactful experience for both her guests and for her employees.
0:57.7	In this conversation, you will learn more about why your brand is not really for you but for your customers,
1:03.9	why a versatile concept can make the most of the space it occupies,
1:08.3	and why the more day parts you serve, the more potential employees
1:12.1	you have access to.
1:14.1	Jumping now into my conversation with Kalada shop founder Daniela Senor.
1:18.6	Also, don't forget to stick around after the interview as I will share my eight
1:21.9	takeaways from this discussion, actionable insights that you can take with you on the go.
1:30.8	Okay, I'm here with Daniela Signore, the co-founder of the Collada Shop, a fast casual based in Washington, D.C.
1:37.5	Daniela, thanks for joining me today.
1:40.3	Thanks for having me. I'm very excited to be here.
1:43.6	Yeah, I'm excited that we've talked about Collada shop at multiple occasions. I have had the great honor of visiting the Kalada shop in person and loved it.
1:53.0	It's been a few years. I think that was pre-pandemic and I'm due for another visit. But this is a really exciting concept.
1:59.0	Yeah, maybe after this interview, I'm just going to get on a plane and go to D.C.
2:03.1	Because it's time.
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