July 29, 2026

The Restaurant Investment Strategy That Pays Off. Convo w/ John Abdo

The Restaurant Investment Strategy That Pays Off. Convo w/ John Abdo
The Restaurant Investment Strategy That Pays Off. Convo w/ John Abdo
The Restaurant Finance Podcast
The Restaurant Investment Strategy That Pays Off. Convo w/ John Abdo

Why would a growing restaurant brand choose not to franchise?

John Abdo, CEO and Chief Burger Enthusiast of My Burger, joins James Tice from the CREATE conference to explain why disciplined growth has been the foundation of the company's success. Rather than chasing rapid expansion, Abdo shares how My Burger has grown to 11 locations by focusing on strong unit economics, patient capital, and creating an exceptional experience for both guests and employees.

The discussion moves from the decision not to franchise to building investor relationships years before capital is needed and creating a business that's more valuable for the future.

Episode Links

- John Abdo: https://abdomarkethouse.com/the-family/

- My Burger: https://www.myburgerusa.com/

- Ty Wilson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyedwardwilson/

- Tab Commerce: https://tabcommerce.com/