
Chasing The Insights · 2026-06-08 · 36 min
In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Lance Juhas. Lance talks to us about how to build a brand that differentiates itself in market. Lance Juhas serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer of PIADA Italian Street Food, a position he assumed in December 2024, while also holding the titles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer. In this expanded leadership capacity, he oversees the company's operations, operational services, and real estate and development strategy, with full responsibility for driving performance, ensuring scalability, and delivering consistent execution across the organization. His role places him at the center of PIADA's growth strategy, where he aligns operational excellence with disciplined expansion to support long-term value creation. With more than 36 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Lance brings deep expertise as a seasoned operating executive known for guiding multi-unit brands through periods of growth, transformation, and increased operational rigor.