The doors are open, the burgers are sizzling, and Shaka Smith is celebrating a milestone in his plant-based entrepreneurial journey!
In Episode 2 of *Shaka Does Mr. Charlie's*, the vegan bodybuilder, attorney, and entrepreneur welcomes guests to the grand opening of Mr. Charlie's in Brentwood, California, bringing together a colorful crowd of entertainers, fitness enthusiasts, influencers, and vegan advocates.
Known for its playful take on America's fast-food favorites, Mr. Charlie's serves 100% plant-based burgers, fries, and shakes while challenging the notion that convenience food must come at the expense of animals.
Guests share their enthusiasm for vegan living, compassionate food choices, and the growing community surrounding the restaurant. Meanwhile, Shaka reflects on the demanding reality of restaurant ownership, balancing business responsibilities, fitness, and personal wellness.
From opening-night excitement to conversations about building a more compassionate food culture, this episode celebrates the people and passion behind Mr. Charlie's.
**Watch Episode 1, *Shaka Does Mr. Charlie's*, to see where the journey began, then join the celebration in Episode 2.**
Stream both episodes on UnchainedTV!
Up Next in Plant-Based Business
-
Together Around Food
What if healthy, delicious food were available to everyone, free of charge?
Together Around Food explores a bold experiment in Jefferson County, Washington, where a 15-day pilot program brought communities together through free, whole-food, plant-based meals served three times a day.
Inspired b...
-
Mozza: Real Dairy without Cows!
The Milk Moonshot: Dairy Without the Cow
Welcome to the heart of the 21st century's food revolution. Based in Los Angeles, Mozza Foods is redefining the future of food by proving a simple yet world-changing premise: plants can make dairy. Founded in 2018, this molecular farming powerhouse is gea...
-
Natural Products Expo West 2026
UnchainedTV’s taste testers hit the floor at the 2026 Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center, diving into a sea of innovation at the world’s largest exposition of natural products. Contrary to the narrative pushed by the meat industry's PR machine, veganism is not just alive—...
