May 12, 2026

Bigger Than A Restaurant

Bigger Than A Restaurant
Bigger Than A Restaurant
Fi$H Factor With Mike Ungaro
Bigger Than A Restaurant

Welcome back to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets real-world strategy. In this episode, Mike Ungaro shares the vision behind Kings Of Fi$H and breaks down how restaurants, media, products, merchandise, and storytelling all work together to build a modern hospitality enterprise.



Inspired by a business mind map created by Walt Disney, Mike explains how San Pedro Fish Market, Kings Of Fi$H Media, the Fi$H Factor podcast, nationwide shipping, branded products, and future locations all connect back to one mission: celebrating food, family, and community.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why modern restaurant brands must think beyond four walls

- How storytelling and media help drive loyalty and awareness

- Why products and merchandise extend brand reach

- The importance of building an ecosystem, not just a business

- How a larger vision creates opportunities for partnerships and growth