Rick Tsakalios is co-owner of Papa G’s family restaurant, a popular Huntley, Illinois, location with a 125-person capacity. Active with the eatery since 2005, he has overseen aspects of operations such as recruitment, employee training, weekly inventories, and ordering supplies. Rick Tsakalios accepted his present position in 2019 following a 5-year hiatus and quickly increased annual revenue to more than $1 million.
Mr. Tsakalios is constantly seeking innovative ways of building customer loyalty. To that end, he has launched a new app and rewards program. He has also overseen effective local advertising and created branded packaging and gift cards.
Mr. Tsakalios maintains a strong community presence that has included volunteer work with the Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He took inventory and refilled supplies, in addition to taking patients’ vitals and fielding their initial complaints. He also provided assistance in setting up monitors for heart observation, as well as oxygen and respiratory equipment. Mr. Tsakalios has a strong interest in health trends and developments in stem cell research.