Restaurant Industry Journey & Giving Back to First Responders | Travis Bonino’s & The Ty Brady Way

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Travis Bonino to talk about their journey of feeding first responders during the COVID pandemic. It all started when Ty’s wife, Amanda, had the idea to support local first responders, and Travis jumped on board right away. The two discuss how their mutual passion for community support led them to feed over 3,000 first responders, with donations and efforts from various community members, including Rory Hall.

Travis shares his story of growing up in a restaurant family, where his grandmother ran a café in Manila, Utah, and how those early experiences inspired him to open his own restaurant. After years of working in different types of restaurants, Travis and his wife opened Salsa Litos, a Mexican restaurant in Draper. Despite the challenges of getting started and the struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant has thrived through perseverance, community support, and a passion for great food.

The conversation takes a deeper dive into the challenges of running a restaurant, from managing labor shortages to handling rising food costs. Travis talks about the hard work of balancing the many roles in a restaurant, including the tough reality of reopening after COVID. With a dedicated team, Travis has navigated these hurdles, sharing the importance of loyal staff and evolving to meet new challenges while keeping the spirit of good food and community alive.

 

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