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How G.J. Hart plans to keep Torchy's Tacos hot

The longtime industry CEO joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about Torchy’s managing partner system and the chain’s strong growth.

G.J. Hart has big plans for Torchy’s Tacos.

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The longtime industry executive joins this week’s edition of Restaurant Business’ podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss his plans for the Austin, Texas-based chain’s growth.

Torchy’s operates 71 locations and has plans to more than double in size over the next three years with its high-volume restaurants. Hart is bringing some of the same strategies he used with Texas Roadhouse and California Pizza Kitchen, including a managing partner model he believes helps the restaurants succeed.

Hart discusses many other topics on the podcast, too, including technology and delivery as well as labor and other issues. Please have a listen.

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