Fi$H Factor With Mike Ungaro

Fi$H Factor With Mike Ungaro


The Future Of Restaurant Technology - Interview With Kelly Esten

July 08, 2025

Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. In this episode, Mike Ungaro sits down with Kelly Esten, Chief Marketing Officer at Toast, the tech company powering over 140,000 restaurants worldwide.


When San Pedro Fish Market had to relocate on short notice, Toast played a key role in helping the team get up and running. Toast has become an essential part of the brand’s next chapter. Mike and Kelly talk shop about restaurant tech, AI tools, and what it takes to stay competitive in a changing industry.