Fi$H Factor With Mike Ungaro

About Fi$H Factor With Mike Ungaro

Fi$H Factor offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary San Pedro Fish Market and the multi-generational family behind its success. Hosted by Mike Ungaro—whose leadership helped grow the Fish Market into the second most-visited attraction on the West Coast—this YouTube series dives into the real stories of what it takes to run a thriving seafood empire. Through candid reflections on the highs, struggles, and unique challenges of operating a family business since 1956, Fi$H Factor reveals what it takes to sustain double-digit growth, serve over 2 million customers a year, and adapt across generations. Viewers hear firsthand what it means to manage legacy, leadership, and loyalty—all while building a TV series, Kings of Fi$H. More than a business series, Fi$H Factor is a story of resilience, family, ambition, and grit. Each episode invites audiences to connect with the real-world experiences behind one of America’s most iconic seafood destinations.

Publisher

Mike Ungaro

Category

business · business · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2025

Latest episode

21 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2026

   How Röckenwagner Bakery Became San Pedro Fish Market's Garlic Bread Partner

   Röckenwagner Bakery COO Erich Schmaranzer joins Mike Ungaro to share how the Southern California artisan bakery became the new bread partner behind San Pedro Fish Market's world-famous garlic bread. Schmaranzer explains how Rockenwagner scaled from supplying local cafés to becoming a national partner for brands including The Cheesecake Factory, Mendocino Farms, and Target, all while maintaining artisan quality. He discusses the technology behind frozen bread, why repeatable scalability matters for restaurant operators, and how trusted partnerships help iconic brands grow without compromising the guest experience. Live from the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago. Episode Links Röckenwagner Online: https://rockenwagner.com/

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   13-Time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani Shares the Business Lessons Behind His Success

   13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani joins Mike Ungaro to share the lessons he's learned from building one of America's most respected restaurant brands. From spending 17 years working in his brother's pizzeria before opening Tony's Pizza Napoletana to growing Slice House into a national franchise, Gemignani explains why success comes from mastering both the craft and the business. He discusses learning from failure, scaling a restaurant company, mentoring the next generation, and why great leaders never stop improving. Episode Links Tony Gemignani: https://tonygemignani.com/ (https://tonygemignani.com/) Tony’s Pizza Napolentana: https://tonyspizzanapoletana.com/ (https://tonyspizzanapoletana.com/) Tony Gemignani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gemignani-43459218b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gemignani-43459218b/)

3. 

   8 Jul 2026

   He Lost His Job. Then Started Making Bagels. Convo w/ Jeff Perera

   What happens when losing your job leads to an entirely new career? Jeff Perera, co-founder of Jeff's Bagel Run, joins Ty Wilson to share how a layoff in 2019 led him to learn how to make bagels from scratch, despite having no culinary background. What began as a challenge from his wife quickly turned into an obsession, then a Kickstarter campaign, the sale of their family home, and eventually one of the fastest-growing bagel brands in the country. Jeff also shares what he's seeing across the restaurant industry after walking the floor at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. From AI and dirty sodas to protein-packed menus and beverage customization, he explains why successful brands never stop experimenting. He also discusses franchising, creating systems that scale, and the financial metrics every restaurant operator should be tracking to build a stronger business. What You'll Learn - Franchising Tips - Resiliency tactics when moments get hard - What makes Jeff's Bagel Run Special Episode Links - Jeff Perera LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyperera/ - Jeff's Bagel Run: https://jeffsbagelrun.com/

Who has been a guest on Fi$H Factor With Mike Ungaro

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kelly Esten
• Bob Nizich
• Diane Hund
• Henry Ungaro
• Albert Dweck

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

65,788

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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