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Facilities Unfiltered

Facilities Unfiltered

by Matt Singer

Management Technology

Season 1

Facilities Unfiltered: Jim Balis of CapitalSpring

Join us as Ecotrak CEO Matt Singer sits down with Jim Balis, Partner and Head of Strategic Operations at CapitalSpring. Jim brings decades of executive leadership experience, having served as CEO, owner, and advisor for some of the restaurant industry’s most recognized brands, including Sizzling Platter, NORMS Restaurants, Buddy’s Pizza, and more. Today, he partners with more than 100 portfolio companies spanning over 90 foodservice and retail brands, helping leadership teams strengthen operations, accelerate growth, and build lasting businesses.

Facilities Unfiltered: Gene Davis of Mendocino Farms

In this session, Ecotrak CEO Matt Singer sits down with Gene Davis, MBA, CRFP, PMP, Sr. Director of Facilities at Mendocino Farms, the fast-casual favorite on a mission to help guests "Eat Happy." With the brand closing in on its 100th location across six states, Gene shares what it takes to keep a rapidly scaling, hospitality-first restaurant brand running at its best — and how data, not gut instinct, drives smarter repair-or-replace decisions.

Facilities Unfiltered: Bob Lozano of F&P Brands

Join Ecotrak as we sit down with Bob Lozano, CEO of F&P Brands and host of The Life Currency Podcast, for a conversation about leadership, hospitality, and what it really takes to scale people-first operations.

Facilities Unfiltered: Michele Preston of Al Copeland Investments

We’re sitting down with Michele Preston, CRFP of Al Copeland Investments, fresh off being named RFMA’s Restauranteur of the Year. Michele leads facilities across a multi-concept restaurant and franchise group, and we get into what actually works when you’re trying to keep operations running smoothly at scale.

Facilities Unfiltered: Adam Rinella of goop Kitchen

Join us for another episode of Facilities Unfiltered! In this session, we sit down with Adam Rinella of goop Kitchen to explore how a modern, wellness-driven food concept approaches facilities, maintenance, and operational consistency.

Facilities Unfiltered: Nic Stoyer of bartaco

Join us for the first episode of Facilities Unfiltered, a candid conversation series spotlighting the people behind the spaces that power today’s most innovative brands. In this session, we sit down with Nic Stoyer of bartaco to explore what it takes to keep a fast-growing, experience-driven restaurant brand operating at its best. From maintaining high-performing locations to managing vendors, repairs, and preventative maintenance at scale, Nic shares real-world insights into the facilities strategies that support bartaco’s guest experience and continued growth.