How Keke’s is Scaling a Florida Favorite Nationwide

About this episode

Jenna Law discusses the evolution of Keke’s Breakfast Cafe and its strategies for scaling nationwide.

Jenna Law from Keke’s Breakfast Cafe joins host Sam Danley to trace the chain’s evolution from a regional favorite to a growing leader in the $15 billion brunch segment. She unpacks what it’s like “flying the plane while building it” at nearly 100 units, why loyalty is about more than earning points, and how AI should support decisions instead of making them. She also explains how the brand is entering new markets without built-in awareness, refreshing its cafe design to reflect its made-to-o...

People in this episode

Host: Sam Danley

Guest: Jenna Law

Topics covered

• restaurant growth
• brunch segment
• AI in business
• customer loyalty
• cafe design

Keywords

• Keke's Breakfast Cafe
• brunch
• restaurant innovation
• AI
• customer loyalty

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Organizations: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe

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