Why Chef Michael Campbell is Betting Big on Catering to Scale in California

Why Chef Michael Campbell is Betting Big on Catering to Scale in California

June 3, 2026 · 39 min · Season 2 · Episode 14

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Chef Michael Campbell discusses his strategy for expanding a multi-concept restaurant group in Southern California amidst economic challenges.

In this episode, chef Michael Campbell shares how he’s expanding a multi-concept restaurant group in Southern California at a time when many operators are pulling back. From Pacific Pearl Café to White Rooster and his newest concept, Capo Leisure House, Campbell shares the strategy behind his post-COVID growth and how each concept is designed for today’s economic realities. He breaks down his approach to the “new math” of restaurants and shares how his team-first mindset is shaping the next p...

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Organizations: Pacific Pearl Café, White Rooster, Capo Leisure House

Places: California, Southern California

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