Tech Meets Fast Casual: Hear From Bartaco Co-Founder & CEO in Fireside Chat
IPO Edge and the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association hosted a fireside chat at the 2022 ICR Conference with the Co-Founder & CEO of Bartaco to discuss Bartaco’s focus on providing employees with a true living wage, pivoting to adapt the business model to Covid realities, leveraging technological solutions to increase profitability, and future outlook for the business. The event featured Bartaco Co-Founder & CEO Scott Lawton joined by IPO Edge Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks in a moderated video session lasting approximately 15 minutes.
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About Bartaco
Bartaco is inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay and southern California, offering upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. This includes freshly-squeezed juices, specialty cocktails and beer out of a bottle. Bartaco evokes a visit to a stylish beach resort and creates an unforgettable experience. For more information on Bartaco, visit https://bartaco.com/
Mr. Lawton discussed:
Providing a living wage and competitive benefits to Bartaco employees
Pivoting to adapt the business model to Covid realities
Leveraging technology to protect guests and increase profitability
Outlook for the future
About the Speaker:
Scott Lawton serves as CEO and Co-Founder of bartaco, a coastal-inspired restaurant serving fresh, upscale street food in a relaxed environment. Bringing over twenty years of leadership experience in the hospitality arena, Lawton rejoined bartaco under the new private ownership of L Catterton, overseeing the concept’s overall vision and growth. Prior to becoming CEO, Lawton was Chief Operating Officer of Barteca, managing development, day-to-day operations and personnel recruitment. For over seven years, Scott led bartaco’s growth from zero to fifteen stores, 60+ million in sales operating in eight different states. While President, the brand achieved five consecutive years of double digit, same-store sales growth while maintaining 29% store level EBITDA. Lawton previously held key leadership roles with Tribeca Grill, Buckhead Life and Big Time Restaurants.
