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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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12. Tender Greens Caters to Sophisticated Diners on a...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2015/12/01

On this episode, we are in Los Angeles at Tender Greens, an elevated fast casual concept that brings farm fresh food to the forefront, with a chef-driven culinary edge. After seeing a gap in the market, Erik Oberholtzer, Matt Lyman and David Dressier decided to leave the fine dining world and take on the concept full-force. Join Paul Barron as he speaks with Oberholtzer and Santa Monica Executive Chef, Rian Brandenburg. They share with us the Tender Greens story and its connection to farms amongst

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11. XOCO — Rick Bayless Merges Mexican Street Food...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2015/08/01

On this episode, we’re visiting XOCO in Chicago, a fast casual that’s more “Mexican street food using seasonal Midwest ingredients” than Fresh Mex. Owned by Rick Bayless, XOCO is a chef-driven concept with a large focus on ingredients, and has been around since 2009. Join Paul Barron as he talks to XOCO's Manager, Arthur Mullen, about how XOCO came to be and what it stands for, and as we indulge in some of the concept’s most notable, historically cultured dishes, including tortas, churros and

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10. Bruxie Waffles Wrap Up Fast Casual

Fast Casual Nation ·

2015/06/01

On this episode, Paul Barron heads to southern California to visit Bruxie, a chef-driven fast casual centered around a very unique menu item: the waffle. Headed by Chef Dean Simon, Bruxie was inspired by his travels to Belgium where, as you can imagine, waffles are a big thing. Stick around to learn more about this fast casual concept.

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9:10

09. Beers & Bratwurst – Downtown L.A.'s Wurstküche

Fast Casual Nation ·

2015/05/01

On this episode, we head to downtown L.A.'s Wurstküche for a little beer and bratwurst - ok a lot of beer, bratwurst, and gourmet sausage, as well. Literally meaning "sausage kitchen," Wurstküche is the place to go for unique links (like Duck & Bacon sausage) and good German beer. Pull up a seat and relax a while as host Paul Barron sits down with owner Tyler Wilson to learn a bit more about this unique fast casual concept.

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9:54

08. Pitfire Pizza – Artisan Pizza Heats Up Local Markets

Fast Casual Nation ·

2015/02/01

On this episode, we visit fast casual Pitfire Pizza in Los Angeles. Owner & Founder Paul Hibler tells us how the concept came to be and what Pitfire is doing to inject the local market into each of its seven locations. Join Paul Barron as he chows down at this modern-day artisan pizza parlor, and explore – from its ingredients to its unexpected menu offerings – what truly makes Pitfire a standout.

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07. Pincho Factory Serves Up Creative Menu Options

Fast Casual Nation ·

2014/12/01

On this episode, we make our way to Pincho Factory in Miami. Owner Nedal Ahmad walks us through the Pincho experience – an assembly line-type, build-your-own operation with plenty of options. As one of the most unique menus we have seen thus far in a fast casual concept, Pincho Factory serves up “styles,” rather than individual topping selections. We dig into the concept’s creative food – including some gluten-free options and a croquette burger!

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9:21

06. Huahua's Taqueria

Fast Casual Nation ·

2014/08/01

On this episode, we head down to Miami taco outpost Huahua's Taqueria. Co-owned by Chef Todd Erickson of Haven Hospitality Concepts, Huahua's is the perfect mix of cool and spicy for South Floridians, and highlights Chef Todd's southwestern background -- he's even created his own line of hot sauces. Join Paul Barron as we explore all Huahua's has to offer, including both playful and traditional dishes like deep fried avocado tacos, fried chicken tacos, and elote.

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10:34

05. Joe's Farm Grill, A Modern-Day Farm to Fork...

Fast Casual Nation ·

2014/06/01

On this episode, we visit Joe’s Farm Grill just outside of Phoenix, AZ. The fast casual concept, dubbed a “modern-day burger stand,” has a flexible innovative menu (hotdog sushi, a fully vegan burger, flatbreads, burgers, chicken – you name it); a cool aesthetic with some quirky touches, and even its own farm on site. Join Paul Barron as he talks to Joe about the perks and challenges of growing their own food and how the Farm Grill came into fruition.

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04. Foodlife and Foodease — Customizing Fast Casual

Fast Casual Nation ·

2014/05/03

On this episode, we're exploring two separate Lettuce Entertain You restaurants under the same roof in Chicago. The first, Foodlife, is a multi-concept fast casual that includes 14 different kitchens of fresh food – everything from pizza to sushi to Mexican. Like Foodlife, the Market boasts tons of choices – all of which are prepared with fresh, chef-driven ingredients. Join Paul Barron as he talks with Steve Hofferth at Foodlife and Executive Chef Janet Kirker at Foodmarket, to find out what sets

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9:07

03. Food Truck Revolution in Fast Casual

Fast Casual Nation ·

2014/02/01

On this episode take to the streets of San Francisco to check out the Soma StrEat Food Park. The food truck revolution has really taken off, especially in this locale, where dozens of startups and tech companies, including Twitter and Zynga, are headquartered. Join Paul as he visits some unique food truck concepts, including Seoul on Wheels, Phat Thai, Me So Hungry, and explores the reason behind the movement.

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02. Shula Burger redefining what better burger means

Fast Casual Nation ·

2013/12/01

On this episode, we visit Shula Burger to sit down with legendary NFL head coach Don Shula and his son Dave, President of Shula's Steak Houses, LLLP. In response to the exploding burger segment and how the Shula team spun their casual dining experience to fast casual without compromising the quality or the experience. Join Paul Barron as we learn the plays that make Shula Burger a fierce competitor in the better burger segment.

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01. Sweetgreen - the making of a legend

Fast Casual Nation ·

2013/09/13

When Georgetown friends Jon, Nic and Nate came up with the Sweetgreen concept, they did so in the hopes of creating a place they would want to eat at every day. Focusing on consumer trends like healthy, honest food Sweetgreen has become more than just a fast-casual brand; it's a lifestyle. Join host Paul Barron as he dives into the early beginnings of Sweetgreen with Co-Founder Nic Jammet and the mission that would make them one of the top fast casual concepts ever conceived.

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