How Randy Garutti Built Shake Shack: Leadership Lessons from a Global Brand

What does it take to turn a hot dog cart into a billion-dollar brand? In this episode of Columbia Bizcast , former Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti joins Columbia Business School's Distinguished Speaker Series for a candid conversation with Professor Jorge Guzman. From earning $6/hour at Chili's to leading one of the world's most iconic fast-casual restaurant chains, Garutti shares the key leadership lessons that fueled his journey.

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How Randy Garutti Built Shake Shack: Leadership Lessons from a Global Brand is an episode from Columbia Bizcast by Columbia Bizcast.

This episode is 53:59 long.

This episode was published on May 27, 2025.

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