15 on Fridays with Fletch highlights the secrets behind the success of Velvet Taco, Pei Wei, Eatzi's Market and Bakery, and many more, by Mark Brezinski, called Dallas’ Father of Fast Casual Dining.

The most successful restaurants embody a blend of:

1. Curiosity

2. Courage

3. Conviction

4. Capital

5. Commitment

Watch the video to discover how the SAUCES, EXPERIENTIAL ELEMENTS, and UNIQUE FLAVORS AND TEXTURES distinguish these concepts from the competition.

Pei Wei offers an experiential dining experience, cooking meals in giant woks right before your eyes, allowing you to hear the sizzle and enjoy the enticing aroma.

Don't miss his new book: Food Fight!

Discover the story behind "Small Business Saturday" and how the commitment to "Shop Small" benefits our local communities. Small business owners and managers often serve as leaders in our community, participating on school boards, city councils, and commissions, as well as in civic clubs and neighborhoods.

American Express created this campaign in 2010, and it's impressive to note that close to 80% of Americans make it a point to "Shop Small"with small businesses during the Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday season.

Sue Schulz, owner of What's Poppin Texas, offers a wide variety of gourmet popcorn (72 flavors), chocolate, fudge, and soft drinks, alongside vintage candy. She features an entire section of Texas-made products under the GO TEXANprogram through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Sue is actively involved in The Chamber - Hurst, Euless, Bedford aka HEB Chamber of Commerce, where she will take on the role of chair starting in January.

Enjoy the benefits of #ShoppingSmall on #SmallBusinessSaturday and throughout the Christmas season!

Discover how Fort Worth’s ultimate Foodie chooses and rates his “best of the best” and hints on how to beat the crowds with Bud Kennedy, creator of the EATS BEAT column of the Star-Telegram and how own podcast.

Hear about brands like Goldee's, Bonnell’s, Hurtado’s, Joe T’s, and many more.

Learn what makes some dining choices hotter – both in popularity and in sauciness – and you’ll love his secret about where the lines are shortest on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving!

Now, treat yourself to your favorite snacks as you hear from the food authority of Fort Worth – the one… the only… Bud Kennedy!