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Episode 29

Millions of possibilities

Chef Scott Uehlein is about as close to being a real-life Willy Wonka as anyone could hope to be. He utilizes his extremely deep and diverse skill set to create the magic behind Sonic's menu and shares what it takes to design food in scale.

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Episode Notes

0:48 – The Real Deal

3:55 – Restaurant Chain Environment

4:44 – Total Cost of Ownership

8:22 – Innovation in the Kitchen

15:19 – Chef Scott Uehlein Joins the Show

16:36 – Scott’s Journey to Becoming a Chef

18:07 – Los Abrigados & Canyon Ranch Resorts

23:10 – Sonic Drive-In

25:16 – Limited Time Offers

33:48 – Working Between Brands & Departments

38:56 – Equipment Across 3,600 Stores

41:11 – Restaurant Efficiency

45:30 – The Secret Menu

47:38 – Delivery

49:37 – Sonic Shakes

53:46 – Now in Grocery Stores

54:52 – Food in Scale

56:57 –Cooking at Home

58:50 – Favorite Dish

1:07:08 - Scott’s Inspirational Quote