903 Dinah Bengur: Co-founder & CEO of Pitango Gelato

What does it take to turn a beloved local food brand into a franchise without losing what made it special in the first place?

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Dinah Bengur, Co-Founder and CEO of Pitango Gelato Franchise Co. — the artisanal gelato brand known for authentic Italian gelato and sorbet made from scratch with high-quality ingredients.

We talk about why Pitango decided to franchise, what Dinah learned from working with major franchise systems before building one herself, and what entrepreneurs should really understand before buying—or building—a franchise.

We also get into choosing the right franchisees, protecting quality as you scale, the economics of restaurant growth, and what makes a concept truly replicable.

If you’re interested in franchising, restaurant growth, consumer brands, or what it really takes to scale a great local concept, you’ll want to hear this conversation. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

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To learn more about Dinah Bengur and Pitango Gelato:

https://www.pitangogelato.com/

https://www.instagram.com/pitangogelato/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahbengur/

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