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@PepperLunchUSA @pepperlunch799 @pepperlunch913 How does Pepper Lunch get a sizzling plate ready in about 90 seconds? 🔥 In this CHOMP teaser, we go behind the scenes at Pepper Lunch in Irvine, California, with Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palate America, to see how speed, technology, streamlined kitchen systems, and a lean operating model come together behind the sizzling restaurant experience. From the signature Beef Pepper Rice and automated rice systems to streamlined kitchen stations and efficient operations, this sneak peek gives you a taste of what makes Pepper Lunch's fast-casual model different. And that's just the beginning. The full episode takes a deeper look at how Pepper Lunch is building and scaling its restaurant concept across North America, including operations, technology, franchise growth, labor efficiency, kitchen design, and the challenges of adapting the experience for the U.S. market. 🔥 90 seconds. Sizzling plates. Smarter systems. A restaurant model built for speed and consistency. Watch the full CHOMP episode coming soon. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the teaser. 💬 Would you try the Beef Pepper Rice, Creamy Shrimp Pasta, or Korean K-Pep Chicken Karaage? 🔔 Subscribe to CHOMP for restaurant tours, founder stories, and real operator insights. Explore more restaurant stories, resources, and industry insights at restaurantassociation.com. About Restaurant Association Restaurant Association is an independent global organization representing restaurant owners and focused on improving business outcomes. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any other national, state, provincial, or local restaurant association. Join free today to access weekly restaurant hacks, tips, tutorials, strategies, and industry secrets, plus exclusive shows, eLearning courses, webinars, and operations templates designed to help improve your restaurant's performance. Restaurant Association Resources Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership: https://restaurantassociation.com/v2/unified/signup/ Shows: https://restaurantassociation.com/shows Resources: https://restaurantassociation.com/resources #chomp #pepperlunch #restaurantassociation #restaurantbusiness #fastcasual #restaurantindustry

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