Podcast appearances and mentions of stephan harman

Stephan Harman and Mike Speck are both partners at the restaurant FUSIAN with Mike serving as CEO. FUSIAN exists to connect people through collaboration, culture and cuisine. In this episode, the duo shares where they see the industry headed and how FUSIAN is evolving with our host, Jeff Tubaugh.

Fusian’s business has expanded from sushi rolls to toilet paper rolls in the last few weeks. The Columbus-based fast-casual restaurant chain made one of the more interesting business pivots amind the Covid-19 pandemic. It started a grocery delivery business, turning all 10 of its Ohio restaurants into mini-distribution hubs hoping to bridge a small gap for consumers struggling to find a few essentials. Now, in addition to its menu of sushi rolls, as well as some meal kits that also are new to the business, Fusian is selling and delivering items like produce, milk, eggs and, yep, even toilet paper. It’s also bringing in other area businesses to join it, like the Lox Bagel Shop in the Short North. Co-founder Stephan Harman sat down with Columbus Business First to discuss that thought process, how it is performing in the past two weeks and whether or not it has a future in the Fusian business model.

Fusian's business has expanded from sushi rolls to toilet paper rolls in the last few weeks. The Columbus-based fast-casual restaurant chain made one of the more interesting business pivots amind the Covid-19 pandemic. It started a grocery delivery business, turning all 10 of its Ohio restaurants into mini-distribution hubs hoping to bridge a small gap for consumers struggling to find a few essentials. Now, in addition to its menu of sushi rolls, as well as some meal kits that also are new to the business, Fusian is selling and delivering items like produce, milk, eggs and, yep, even toilet paper. It's also bringing in other area businesses to join it, like the Lox Bagel Shop in the Short North. Co-founder Stephan Harman sat down with Columbus Business First to discuss that thought process, how it is performing in the past two weeks and whether or not it has a future in the Fusian business model.

We're a week and a half into the coronavirus outbreak, and the restaurant industry is reeling. Sales have taken a dive off a cliff as dining rooms close and operations resort to carryout, delivery, and drive thru only. There is no certain timetable for when the threat of coronavirus fades, and when restaurants can return to some sense of normal.To help the industry through this challenging time, we're going to publish several mini episodes featuring industry leaders discussing their creative solutions to conquering this difficult season. With input from operators, vendors, consultants, data analysts, and more, these mini episodes will facilitate incredibly important conversation on how we can collectively survive the coronavirus scare. First up is Stephan Harman, cofounder of FUSIAN, a sushi roll and bowl concept based in Columbus, Ohio. Harman explains how his 10-unit fast casual is helping its communities by adapting its online ordering platform to sell fresh produce and other foods that are sitting in restaurant supply warehouses.QSR Magazine informationFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInQSRmagazine.com Have feedback or interview suggestions? Email us at sam@qsrmagazine.com.

In 2019, technology can be found in nearly every aspect of the restaurant industry. From food-delivery systems such as Grubhub or Uber Eats to the equipment that can keep tabs of power outages and fridge temperatures, many restaurants now need tech gurus to run smoothly.  On this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," host Abby Armbruster talked to three people who know about the technology needed to improve the dining experience. This episode's panelists are: - Stephan Harman, co-founder of Fusian - Chris Shirer, founder of JoinMyTable - Orlando Sprockel, director of information technology for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants ===== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

In July, we dared to try the "Hot Fusian Takeover" sushi roll that combined the taste of Hot Chicken Takeover with Fusian. In this week's podcast episode, we talked to the co-founder of Fusian about why he wanted to have the convenience of a fast-food restaurant combined with delicious sushi, and what initially drew him to Columbus' food culture. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Stephan Harman, co-founder of Fusian, a sushi restaurant with locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo (fusian.com) • Nikki Seeley, founder of the restaurant blog "Sweetly Cbus" • Bethia Woolf, co-founder of Columbus Food Adventure • Neil Thompson, ThisWeek editor of content and special sections Where can the best sushi be found in central Ohio? • Stephan's pick: Akai Hana (1173 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) and Mr. Sushi (locations in Dublin and Gahanna) • Nikki's pick: Restaurant Tora (1330 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus) • Bethia's pick: Japan Marketplace (1167 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) and Kihachi (2667 Federated Blvd., Columbus) • Neil's pick: Akai Hana and Sushi.com (7178 Muirfield Drive, Dublin) Other sushi restaurants mentioned in this episode: • True World Foods (3004 East 14th Ave., Columbus) • Sushi Ten (1159 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) • Tensuke Market (1155 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) • Giant Eagle Market District (three locations in Columbus) • Kroger Marketplace (199 Graceland Blvd., Columbus) • M at Miranova (2 Miranova Place, Suite 100, Columbus) • Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse (89 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus) • The 1126 Restaurant (1126 N. High St., Columbus) • Oshio (974 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus) • Yellow Tail Japanese Seafood Buffet (4054 Medina Road, Akron) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and now Spotify. Do you have any suggestions for future episodes? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Zach Weprin is the Co-founder and CEO of FUSIAN, a fresh-casual sushi rolls and bowls concept that operates 10 restaurants in Ohio. In 2008, after graduating with a finance degree from THE Ohio State University, he moved to Aspen, Colorado to become a bellman (aka ski bum), and it was there he learned the value of a healthy lifestyle and authentic hospitality. In 2009 the business plan for Soho Sushi was written as a customer-centric sushi experience which later became the origin of FUSIAN. In 2010 he moved to Cincinnati, partnered with his brother Josh & childhood friend Stephan Harman, and together they opened their first restaurant at the age of 24. This is the audio recording from the live event on 3/12/2018. http://fusian.com www.startupgrind.com/columbus www.awh.net www.rev1ventures.com

In this episode with Zach Weprin, we discuss:  How growth comes from living in that place of discomfort.  How Fusian came to be.  The process of opening a restaurant with ZERO experience.  Leveraging technology in place of skilled positions to streamline processes.  Acting like a national brand; even if you're not.  How giving your guest fewer options serve both the operation and the guest.  Using your sales mix to determine what menu items to focus on.  Educating your team and guest on your menu.  Growing too fast and how to recover.  Being careful to not promote people before they're ready.  Getting the right people on your team with the skills you're lacking.   The power of just starting and being comfortable being uncomfortable.  Childhood friends Zach Weprin, Josh Weprin and Stephan Harman love sushi. It was during their college careers that they saw a need for a simple, fresh, and affordable sushi dining option. with this as their inspiration, they set out to create that experience. Fusian opened in may of 2010 as a place where discerning diners can customize sushi rolls in a fun, interactive, and energetic environment. 8 years later they're operating 10 locations throughout Ohio State.

Stephan Harman is the Co-Founder of FUSIAN, a fast-casual restaurant for sushi rolls and bowls with 10 locations in Ohio, and growing. Stephan founded FUSIAN back in 2010 in his early 20's, at a time in life when most of us are just starting to realize college is over and the real world is hard.   I'm personally very excited for this episode because before I ever knew who Stephan was or that we had some mutual connections, I knew FUSIAN as this amazing sushi stop that I would frequent anytime I was driving through Columbus or Cincinnati.    Aside from great food, they have developed a solid brand with a foundation in sustainability, culture and customer experience.   Links: Stephan's email: Stephan@fusian.com Fusian on Instagram Fusian on Facebook fusian.com

Summary: In this episode we sit down with 2 of the coolest dudes we’ve ever met, Zach Weprin and Stephan Harman, to talk about their journey (along with Zach’s brother, Josh) to create the restaurant chain Fusian. Fusian is now at 9 locations and growing across Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus. We cover everything from the …

Egalitarian sushi, elegant internet interface and a grassroots Expo for entrepreneurs. Three guests, one show, well actually four guests, but three organizations. Last night we hosted a small party in the WKRC studio, Greg Noe and Tom Van Wert from American Dream Expo (our partners in spirit, but the Expo is all theirs), Josh Fendley from Ample and Stephan Harman from Fusian. Find out what they do and how it might help you or inspire you, then go out there and do it.