Ugly Sells: How a Bagel Brand Broke Nashville ft. Jeff Crabiel
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Bagels aren't supposed to be pretty — Jeff Crabiel is proving that's exactly the point. From 20+ years in hospitality to founder of Nashville's buzziest new concept, Jeff joins Brick & Brand to talk building Ugly Bagel from farmers markets to 4 locations in under 2 years, why "ugly" was a brand strategy (not an accident), and the franchise plan that's about to take this concept nationwide.
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