Ep89: Mary Senese of Roni’s Mac Bar on Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons & Turning It Around | Deeper Than Dough

In this episode of Deeper Than Dough, Bennett Maxwell sits down with Mary Senese, co-founder and COO of Roni’s Mac Bar, a rapidly growing build-your-own mac & cheese restaurant in central Texas. Mary Senese shares her entrepreneurial journey from starting a cookie dough business to launching Roni's Mac Bar. Together, they dive into how luck and social media play pivotal roles in building a brand.

One of the standout moments in the conversation is Mary’s candid story about going viral for all the wrong reasons and how she turned that into a huge business opportunity. From handling emotional challenges to leveraging the spotlight for franchising and even catching the attention of Shark Tank, Mary’s journey is a true inspiration for entrepreneurs learning to navigate the highs and lows of success.

Connect with Roni's Mac Bar
Website: ronismacbar.com
Instagram - @ronismacbar
Facebook - facebook.com/ronismacbar
TikTok - @ronismacbar

Connect with Bennett
Instagram: @bennettmaxwell35
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bennett-maxwell-703717126/

Subscribe to Deeper Than Dough
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/bjozA
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/klE37

Share your thoughts-drop a comment or tag us with your biggest takaways!