Shawn Walchef

I help hospitality brands tell better stories online. Founder @calibbqmedia Creator @entrepreneur Restaurateur @calicomfort 📲❤️

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

I interviewed @robdyrdek for @Entrepreneur to learn his views on Designing a Desirable Life.

The Serial Entrepreneur and founder of Dyrdek Machine discusses running a multidimensional business, designing a desirable future, and pursuing goals by taking action.

Takeaways 🧵

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

On this week’s #RestaurantInfluencers, sponsored by @ToastTab: Host @shawnpwalchef interviews the owner of Eebee's Corner Bar about how lasting customer loyalty comes from something far simpler than great service. Listen now: https://t.co/VA3pmyyWuf

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

Sunrise Gratitude with my son in London, England.

You never remember the time you slept in but you will always remember when you enjoyed the sunrise together at the most historic places on earth… 🇬🇧

[Matt Wampler @w_a_m_p_l_e_r]

5 years at the NRA Show and still has not walked every aisle.

@shawnpwalchef on the scale of the biggest restaurant show on earth. 12 football fields. 2,200 vendors. 55,000 people. Four days.

Full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and @ClearCogs.

@CaliBBQMedia @CaliComfort

#RestaurantAI #NRAShow #NRA2026 #RestaurantTech #HospitalityTech

[Matt Wampler @w_a_m_p_l_e_r]

The best move at a trade show is to leave your salespeople at home.

@shawnpwalchef on how Hoshizaki brought engineers instead of sales reps to a pizza expo, listened to operators, fixed what was broken, and won a kitchen innovation award for it.

Full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and @ClearCogs.

@CaliBBQMedia

#RestaurantAI #NRAShow #NRA2026

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

On this week’s #RestaurantInfluencers, sponsored by @ToastTab: Host @shawnpwalchef interviews Seth Gerber, co-owner of @midarestaurant, about how he saved a struggling restaurant, scaled MIDA, and is reframing hospitality careers. Listen now: https://t.co/VA3pmyyWuf

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

Live from @KUSINews sharing some @CaliComfort BBQ tips for Memorial Day Weekend with @JasonAustell & @alliewagnertv

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

Big Takeaways from the @NatlRestShow 2026 🚀

https://t.co/hAXTWZc4ov

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

On this week’s #RestaurantInfluencers, sponsored by @ToastTab: Host @shawnpwalchef interviews Chef Steven Droulis about how he built 1 million YouTube subscribers, turned content into real customers, and transformed a local spot into a global destination. Listen now: https://t.co/anRNwAN3bT

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

Walk the Orange Carpet: A sneak peek at the 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala https://t.co/gcwFs7cn67

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

On this week’s #RestaurantInfluencers, sponsored by @ToastTab: Host @shawnpwalchef interviews, @andrewzimmern about the wild moment that helped Bizarre Foods break through, the surprise call from Jay Leno’s team, and how Andrew Zimmern built a global brand. Listen now: https://t.co/anRNwAN3bT

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

The most underrated business tool is the screen shot.

[Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur]

On this week’s #RestaurantInfluencers, sponsored by @ToastTabb: Host @shawnpwalchef interviews, Kerry Leo, VP of Technology at @ShipleyDo_Nuts, about how a 90-year-old brand is scaling fast, why listening in the shops drives better tech decisions, and how Shipley Do-Nuts is building for its next era of growth. Listen now: https://t.co/anRNwAN3bT

[QSRGuy @QSRguy]

Got to chop it up with @shawnpwalchef and talk about my journey on X and how it's impacted my business and life.

This platform has been amazing for me. I've built real friendships, had operators reach out about deals, connected with investors, and helped people I never would have been able to help otherwise.

All from just sharing what I was learning and being honest about it.

The biggest thing I've taken away from it is that you don't need millions of views or polished content. You just need to show up, be honest, and the right people will find you.

I'm grateful for this community. You all have helped me way more than you know.

https://t.co/VdvFj2W1C6

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

What does 18 years of dedication to the craft of hospitality and storytelling look like?

Celebrating 18 years in business today at @CaliComfort and could not be more excited about the next 18….

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

Launching the @ToastTab Built For Busy Campaign with @KellySennatt in Times Square this week is a forever memory for our media brand and our family.

#toast #builtforbusy

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

Get Busy, Run Busy, and Stay Busy: Toast Brand Celebrates What It Takes To Succeed in Business Today @ToastTab

https://t.co/NrNo7EGswO

[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

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[Shawn Walchef @shawnpwalchef]

Today @ToastTab is showing up in Times Square with a Built For Busy moment. 🗽

47th & 7th Ave
10:30AM meet-up
11:15AM billboard 🎬

Busy is a sign your work is working.

Live on Restaurant Technology Substack if you can’t make it. 🎥

#toastbuiltforbusy #toast #substack

[Single Tree BBQ @EblenCharlie]

Go check out the newest episode of Single Tree Nation

https://t.co/l0y39D9b9J