Chez Panisse: Building an Open Innovation Ecosystem

Henry Chesbrough, Sohyeong Kim, Alice M. Agogino · 2014 · California Management Review

Summary. Chez Panisse built a thriving business by adopting open innovation practices that connected suppliers, alumni chefs, staff, and food writers into a collaborative ecosystem. The restaurant's success came from sharing knowledge, fostering individual growth, and establishing trust among participants. This case demonstrates how a small firm can scale through strategic ecosystem building rather than isolated operations.

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Chesbrough, H., Kim, S., & Agogino, A. M.. (2014). Chez Panisse: Building an Open Innovation Ecosystem. California Management Review. https://doi.org/10.1525/cmr.2014.56.4.144

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DOI: 10.1525/cmr.2014.56.4.144
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: entrepreneurship, food-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28