It’s All in the Sauce: The Eric Skae Playbook Behind Rao’s and Carbone’s Billion-Dollar Growth
From The Hospitality Hangout | Restaurant Industry Trends & Hospitality Leaders by Michael Schatzberg & Jimmy Frischling - Hospitality Insiders | Expert Strategies & Trends.', Hosts: Michael Schatzberg and Jimmy Frischling | Branded Hospitality Media, Hospitality Insiders | Michael Schatzberg & Jimmy Frischling | Branded Hospitality Media
April 14, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 131
About this episode
Eric Skae discusses the strategies behind the growth of Rao’s and Carbone Fine Foods, focusing on brand building and market expansion.
People in this episode
Hosts: Michael Schatzberg, Jimmy Frischling
Guest: Eric Skae
Topics covered
- food brand growth
- restaurant success
- retail success
- consumer packaged goods
- brand building
- Italian food category
Keywords
- food brand
- exponential growth
- distribution
- brand awareness
- consumer behavior
- hospitality
- innovation
- Italian food
Sponsors
DirecTV
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rao’s, Carbone Fine Foods, Branded Hospitality Media, Three Cheers Creative, Simplecast
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