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Foodservice for Thought

Foodservice for Thought is a podcast that shares the thoughts and insights from professionals in all areas of the foodservice industry to transparently unite and strengthen the business of serving food to the public, no matter where they are.Foodservice for Thought connects foodies, almost foodies and people who eat food with the industry that makes it, sells it, buys it, and serves it. Karey Clements and Justin Olivares will be talking to foodservice professionals like chefs, restaurant owners, nutritionists, dieticians, caterers, pastry chefs, kitchen designers, restaurant interior designers, farmers, food manufacturers, restaurant equipment manufacturers and pretty much anyone who might have anything to do with the food you eat when you aren't at home.So if you love food, if you are curious about all aspects of the foodservice & hospitality industry and want to be sure there are always great places to enjoy food this is your kind of podcast. And the regular favor all podcasts ask...please subscribe, rate and review. Pretty please with all your favorite foods on top.

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Foodservice for Thought

Extending the Life of your Commercial Kitchen Equipment with Mike Snyder

March 25, 2025 • Karey Clements & Justin Olivares • Season 6 • Episode 4

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Mike Snyder is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the restaurant and facility management industries. Recently, Mike left his position as Chief Operating Officer at Ecotrak Facility Management Software, Mike was a a driving force in transforming the company’s approach to asset and facility management.

Since co-founding Ecotrak in 2015, Mike has helped build one of the most comprehensive cloud-based platforms in the industry, ensuring key performance indicators are efficiently managed and optimized. With nearly six years as COO, Mike continues to lead with a focus on innovation and streamlined processes.

Before Ecotrak, Mike held several key leadership roles in restaurant development, most notably as Vice President of Development at Newk's Eatery and Senior Director of Development and Facilities at Corner Bakery Café. In these roles, Mike demonstrated an exceptional ability to design and implement construction programs that optimized timelines and reduced costs while fostering strong relationships within the industry.

Over the course of a career spanning more than 29 years, Mike has successfully managed large teams, pioneered value engineering practices, and developed robust strategic partnerships.

Earlier in Mike’s career, he was the Director of Facilities at Brinker International, overseeing extensive facility management programs for major restaurant chains, including Chili's, where he spent over a decade in leadership. Mike's background also includes hands-on management roles, such as Managing Partner at Chili's, where he helped scale restaurant operations and consistently met growth targets.

In addition to a successful professional career, Mike has been a committed volunteer for the Special Olympics since 1996, coaching and mentoring athletes. He is also actively involved in youth basketball coaching, leveraging skills learned during his time as a varsity football player at the University of Utah, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure.

With a passion for leadership, development, and giving back to the community, Mike Snyder remains a respected and influential figure in both the restaurant development and facility management sectors.

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