Marty McDermott, the host of Franchise Interviews, holds Forrest Gump as one of his favorite movies. When Scott Barnett, the author of "Gumption: Taking Bubba Gump from Movie to Restaurant," completed his book, it caught Marty's attention, prompting him to invite Scott onto the show. The decision to utilize franchising for global expansion was made by the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. In the interview, Scott shares compelling stories, delving into the experiences detailed in his book.
Scott Barnett's journey in the restaurant industry commenced as a teenage parking attendant at a popular steakhouse in Palm Desert, California.