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Fast Casual Nation

Join the #1 Restaurant Business Podcast Shaping the Future of The Restaurant Industry! Hosted by Paul Barron—industry pioneer, investor, and author of The Chipotle Effect—alongside Cherryh Cansler, the editorial force behind Fastcasual.com, this is where restaurant operators get the competitive edge. Every week, this power duo decodes the trends, strategies, and innovations transforming the restaurant business, driven by the Fast Casual mindset, redefining what"s possible across all restaurant

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52. DeliverThat on Reformatting the American...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2020/03/25

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Darien Terrell, the president of courier service DeliverThat. Barron and Terrell discuss the future of the industry in light of the coronavirus crisis.

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51. Clover Food Lab: Revolutionizing the Plant-Based...

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2020/03/19

Clover Food Lab is a cult-favorite restaurant chain founded by MIT alum and environmentalist Ayr Muir. Clover’s mission is to address global warming by building a better food future. Guest: Ayr Muir - Clover Food LabFounder & CEO

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23:57

50. Farm Burger: Expanding Choice in the Better...

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2020/03/13

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with George Frangos, the co-founder and senior adviser at Farm Burger. Barron and Frangos explore expansion challenges and the better burger segment.

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49. Just Salad: Healthy Fast Casuals Driving The...

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2020/03/05

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Nick Kenner, the founder and chief executive officer of fast casual concept Just Salad. Barron and Kenner discuss sustainability, brand innovation, and recent technological shifts in the industry.

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48. Voodoo Doughnut on Expansion, Authenticity, and...

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2020/02/27

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Chris Schultz, the chief executive officer of quick-service doughnut shop Voodoo Doughnut. Barron and Schultz explore expansion challenges and market targeting strategies.

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47. Nékter Juice Bar: The Marriage of Food,...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2020/02/20

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Steve Schulze, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Nékter Juice Bar. Barron and Schulze discuss franchising, selecting real estate, and technology.

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25:00

46. Seoul Taco on Transforming a Food Truck Into a...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2020/02/13

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with David Choi, the founder of the fast-casual restaurant Seoul Taco. Barron and Choi discuss the evolution of the fusion category, consumers today, and what lies ahead for Seoul Taco.

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45. The New Sandwich Players in Fast Casual

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2020/02/06

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with John DeVoie, the co-founder and co-owner of Hot Table. Barron and DeVoie explore X, Y, and Z.DeVoie founded Hot Table in 2007 with his brother, Chris DeVoie. Based in New England, Hot Table specializes in made-to-order pressed panini

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44. Fazoli's CEO on Growth, Plant-Based, and 2020 Trends

Fast Casual Nation ·

2020/01/30

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Carl Howard, the chief executive officer of Fazoli’s. Barron and Howard discuss anticipated consumer trends for the next five years.

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43. Paris Baguette and Bakery Cafe Growth

Fast Casual Nation ·

2020/01/23

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Jack Moran, the chief executive officer of fast casual bakery and cafe Paris Baguette, and former chief executive officer of Le Pain Quotidien USA. Barron and Moran explore how the economy may shape the industry in the coming years.

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42. Mendocino Farms on Brand Growth

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2020/01/17

In 2005, Mendocino Farms opened its doors, selling gourmet sandwiches with the quality of the high-end cafes for only a couple dollars more than most of the Fast Casual sandwich players.Since then, the Mendocino Farms Brand has earned a devoted following of hungry foodies and attracted investments from Whole Foods Market and TPG Growth, fueling expansion into dozens of communities throughout California and Texas and becoming some of the most loved and highest grossing sales per foot restaurants in

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41. Yum! Brands Acquires The Habit Burger Grill

Fast Casual Nation ·

2020/01/09

Yum Brands Inc. announced a major acquisition. The Louisville-based restaurant conglomerate is purchasing The Habit Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) for $375 million. The company’s existing brands include — KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. Does this really help the stock - with such a small brand in comparison to the other YUM powerhouses, this appears to be more of a management issue.

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40. Building a Canadian Fast Casual Brand

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2020/01/06

Fast Casual Nation offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Anthony Green, the chief executive officer and co-founder of Greenhouse. Barron and Green discuss Greenhouse’s evolving business model and building a young fast casual brand.

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39. Plant-Based Growth with CEO of Veggie Grill

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2020/01/02

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Steve Heeley, the chief executive officer of Veggie Grill. Barron and Heeley discuss the rapid growth of plant-based and the future of the concept.

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38. The Winners of Fast Casual

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2019/12/30

In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Matt Bodnar, a partner at consultancy company Fresh Hospitality. Barron and Bodnar provide a deep dive into identifying the right fast casual company to invest in, and knowing when to place your bet.

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37. Cloud Kitchens & Ghost Kitchens - Dog Haus

Fast Casual Nation ·

2019/12/19

The demand for third party food delivery has set a new standard in the way Fast Casual restaurants operate with a completely new plan on how to reach and engage the modern consumer. In this episode, we explore how Dog Haus has taken cloud kitchens seriously to create new franchise opportunities and market growth around the cloud kitchen strategy. Listen as we go head to head with Founding Partner Andre Vener of Dog Haus.

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36. Supernatural Sprinkles & Food Colors: Plant-Based...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2019/12/19

Carmel Hagen is the founder and CEO of Supernatural, a NYC-based company that makes non-toxic ingredients for home and professional chefs, including plant-based food colors, soy-free sprinkles and more. Supernatural is reinventing the "decorative baking" category, where over 99% of products are still without natural alternatives by pushing the boundaries of plant-based colors, replacing outdated ingredients like corn syrup and common allergens, and focusing on both performance and purity,

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35. The Next Ten Years For The Better Burger

Fast Casual Nation ·

2019/11/21

In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Josh Spiegelman, the owner and co-founder of San Francisco joint Roam Artisan Burgers. Barron and Spiegelman discuss how fast casual has evolved, current trends, and what lies next for Roam.

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34. How Healthy Brand Honeygrow Brings Touch Screens...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2019/07/11

As a part of the healthy fast-casual scene, honeygrow has already set itself apart from the crowd with its green menu. Founder Justin Rosenberg decided to make touch-screen ordering systems an integral part of his business plan, and the combination was a hit. With 15 restaurants in just four years, customers continuously come back for more. Join Paul Barron as he chats with honeygrow's Culinary Director David Katz to see what makes their restaurants so popular—and even Chef Katz had to give props to

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33. Cava Grill Shows Off Its Chops with Tasty Lamb...

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2019/06/11

The idea for Cava Grill stemmed from the full-service restaurant Cava Mezze, which was founded by three childhood friends aiming to provide high-quality Greek and Mediterranean cuisine to the modern consumer. Cava Grill, the fast-casual spinoff of Cava Mezze, has since exploded. Growing to over 25 units, Cava Grill is primed to be a breakout brand in fast casual. Join Paul Barron as he talks with Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, who shares with us some of the tricks to Cava’s success.

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