VIDEO: Smoothie King Unpacks the Real Causes of Project Delays

By Influence Group Editorial

May 1, 2026

Brian Olson

Cost overruns. Missed deadlines. Scope creep. It all adds up fast.

Brian Olson, Vice President of Real Estate at Smoothie King, breaks down the real, often overlooked reasons restaurant projects fall behind. From supply chain disruptions to internal misalignment, this is a clear look at what’s actually slowing things down and what operators can do to stay on track.

Watch the full talk below 👇

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