Behind the Menu: The Real Story of O’s Mid & Main | #96

Have you tried O’s Mid & Main yet? Logan sits down with Marc Owczarzak to talk about the story behind bringing O’s Mid & Main to downtown Midland—and everything customers never see when they sit down for dinner. Marc’s journey is anything but typical. After earning an engineering degree and spending decades working professionally, he eventually realized hospitality was where he truly wanted to be. Today, his family operates restaurants in Auburn, Bay City, and now Midland. They talk about the financial and personal risk of opening another restaurant, Marc’s daughter Riley stepping into the family business, building and training a brand-new team, creating consistency in the kitchen, dealing with customer expectations and online reviews, and why hospitality means much more than simply delivering a meal. One of the biggest takeaways? Tell your server when they’re doing a great job. Marc explains that sometimes a few genuine words of encouragement can mean as much as the tip itself. If you love local restaurants, small business, entrepreneurship, or downtown Midland, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear. Stay Connected with Us! Please like, share, and subscribe to the #TalkMidland Podcast to stay updated on future episodes and help spread the word about the amazing people and programs in Midland, Michigan. Follow #TalkMidland on social media for the latest updates and episodes: @TALKMIDLAND Join the conversation and be part of the Midland, Michigan community! #TalkMidland