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 s...
Episodes (231)
What Fast Casual Brands Need To Win
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Buena Papa: Building A Restaurant Brand From Scratch
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How to Grow an Emerging Brand
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Greek Fast Casual Connection to GenZ!
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Penn Station East Coast Subs Exec Shares Franchise Insights
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From Startup Struggles to Sandwich Success: The Sanguich Story
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Big Chicken Changes The Franchise Business
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Flytrex CEO Yariv Bash Discusses Drone Delivery's Future in Fast Casual
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Coffee Chain Genius: How Ziggi's Cracked the Code on Gen Z WITHOUT Losing Their...
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Going From Good To Great For a Restaurant Brand
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Big Chicken Creates Big Flavor
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Gen Z & The Better Burger
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Next Generation Franchise Fast Casual Brands
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Overview of Wow Bao’s Technology Integrations and Innovations
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Scaling Surcheros: Luke Christian's Journey from Farm to Fast Casual Success
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Pincho: Reviving Consumer Sentiment in Fast Casual Dining
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The Power Of The Micro-Influencer on Restaurant Brands - Are you being left behi...
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Revolutionizing the Cookie Game with Dirty Dough and Bennett Maxwell
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The Best Cities for Fast Casual Brands
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Building a Segment Leader: Alessandro Biggi on Avo’s Rise in the Fast Casual
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Transforming the Fast Casual Landscape: A Conversation with Jeff Drake of Protei...
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Chipotle Goes Robotic To Combat Industry Labor Woes
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130. Digital Evolution in the Fast Casual Sector with El Pollo Loco
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129. Fast Casual Brand Growth In Uncertain Times with Wow Bao and Fat Brands
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128. Fast Casual Brands Have the Secret To Building Culture
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127. Craveworthy Brands: A Rapid Rise in the Fast Casual Sector
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126. Can QSR Pizza Compete With New Upscale Fast Casual
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125. Dog Haus | Growing With New Demographics How To Reach New Consumers
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124. Paris Baguette | Transforming the Neighborhood Bakery Café Experience
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123. Discover Balance Grille's Fresh Approach to Restaurant
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122. How To Stay Current On Restaurant Trends And Brand Identity
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121. Capital Tacos | Roadmpap to Success for Expansion
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120. Newk's Eatery | How to Simplify Operations and Improve Productivity
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119. TaKorean CEO Talks Staff Retention Strategies
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118. Potbelly | Sandwich Shop Plans For Expansion And The Digital Kitchen
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117. Bonchon | Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary With A Strong Year Of Sales Grow...
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116. Pizza Factory | Growing A Restaurant Brand While Keeping Community Focused
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115. Chi'Lantro | Growing A Brand From One Food Truck To 10 Brick-And-Mortar Sto...
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114. El Pollo Loco’s Digital Innovation Drives Brand Growth
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113. Bread Zeppelin | A Fast Casual Brand Focused on Expansion
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112. Career Growth In The Face Of The Industry’s Current Labor Shortage
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111. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, A Brand All In to Inspire Better
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110. Noodles & Company, a Brand Focused On Customer Loyalty and Team Benefits
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109. Choolaah Indian BBQ, a Company Committed to a People-Centric Culture
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108. Driving Growth Strategy for the Create Your Own Bowl Concept Group
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107. An Iconic Restaurant Chain Continues to Evolve | Friendly’s Restaurants
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106. A Company That Innovates The Future of Food | The Culinary Edge
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105. A Chef-Driven Poke Brand Plans for Expansion | Sweetfin
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104. BurgerFi Expands New Technology and Strategy
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103. Founder of Sushi Maki on Developing a Brand Over Two Decades
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