My name is Lauren Storeby and it's so great to meet you! My husband and I own Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches & Brews located in Midtown Fort Collins! Some would call me a serial entrepreneur- I just love working for myself, creating new businesses and helping others thrive to live their best lives!
Here's my background... I grew up in the restaurant business. My parents opened a small grill shop when I was 8 years old where you would find me helping at the register and sweeping up the floor. My parents have always been self-employed which gave me the inspiration to own my worth and continue the legacy of being an entrepreneur.
When I turned 15 and got an official workers permit, I continued that restaurant life working in various concepts ranging from yogurt shops, to burger stands, corporate structures and family owned establishments all through college and even after. I feel in love with the customer service aspect of making peoples day and building relationships.
I've been employed with small family owned business to high level corporate restaurants including Islands Burgers, Yard House Restaurants and Fisherman's Wharf. Throughout my experience I've held positions including hosting, serving, bartending, table service and management as well as time spent being a corporate trainer. I've seen the ins and outs of restaurants in all levels.
I took a 6 year hiatus to follow my dreams of working in the apparel industry gaining knowledge as a product developer for brands including Oakley, Fox Head, Quicksilver, Abercrombie & Fitch, Roxy, Billabong and even created and owned my own clothing line, SelaWear Inc. My time as a product developer prepared me to be a restaurant owner through working the trenches of branding, merchandise marketing, costing, developing processes and procedures but most importantly attention to detail.
In 2017 my husband and I took the jump into the American dream and opened our first restaurant together, Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches & Brews. In a short 4 years we've built a successful high 6 figure and community driven business serving up the best sandwiches and beers in town! In 2021 we were voted "Best Sandwiches in Noco" by our community!
I'm also proud to say I'm a Larimer County Small Business Development Center consultant for restaurant owners where I help mentor new and seasoned restaurant owners on their entrepreneurial journey.
In a nutshell I have a deep passion for helping others and teaching them what I've learned on how to run a successful restaurant business.