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Sustaining the Plate: Dr. Frankie Weinberg on Food Waste, Profit, and the New Orleans Restaurant Reality

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Gumbo of Opportunities | An International Business Podcast
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Dec 2, 2025
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Summary

In this premiere episode of the Fellows Podcast series, International Business Fellows Ben Romanstein and Amelia Sicko interview Dr. Frankie Weinberg , Chase Minority Entrepreneurship Distinguished Professor at Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Business and co-owner of Pomelo and Good Catch, two Thai restaurants in New Orleans. Dr. Weinberg offers a candid look into the challenges New Orleans restaurants face as they work to stay sustainable—both environmentally and financially. From reducing food waste to making intentional operational decisions in a fiercely competitive market, he explains what it really takes for a restaurant to survive and thrive in America’s most iconic food city. A must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, food systems, or the behind-the-scenes realities of the restaurant industry.