On this episode, Paul Barron visits MOD Pizza in Seattle and sits down with co-founders Ally and Scott Svenson, the husband-and-wife duo that also co-founded Seattle Coffee Company. A 90-unit chain built on culture and people — team members are known as the MOD Squad — MOD Pizza is shaking up fast-casual pizza in a way we have not seen before. Its X-factor lies in its core points of purpose, people, and profit.

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How does a brand withstand the test of time? Wildflower Bread Company may know best, considering its menu staple has had a selling success for 19 years. Menu innovation makes or breaks the business. We invite you to discover how Wildflower Bread Company is rising to the top as an upscale fast casual. Join Paul Barron as he learns from Wildflower's president and CEO— Louis Bastile— walks through its creative process.

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On this episode, we visit Bun Mee, a southeast Asia-influenced fast-casual based in San Francisco highlighting — what else? — the banh mi. Joined by Bun Mee founder Denise Tran, our host Paul Barron explores what inspired Tran’s jump from attorney to restaurateur, what’s on the menu, and what flavors San Francisco consumers are favoring most.

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On this episode, Paul Barron sits down with Diandra Salcedo, marketing team leader at Whole Foods, and Kari McGuiness, the regional specialty buyer at Whole Foods, to discuss how these custom, in-store bar concepts at select Whole Foods locations are created and what goes into putting them together.

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On this episode, Paul Barron visits &pizza in Washington, D.C. to get a taste of innovation. He sits down with &pizza founder, Michael Lastoria, who tells us why he chose the pizza space as his fourth startup business (and first restaurant brand), how his branding background has played a huge part in &pizza, and what the concept is doing that’s completely different than what its competitors are doing. Listen in to learn about Lastoria’s concept, &pizza’s unique beverage offerings, and get a slice of five different pies!

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Atlanta-based Farm Burger has sustainable burgers on the menu, reclaimed wood interiors, and a partner who is an actual farmer... helping this fast casual concept to stand out from the crowd. George Frangos, owner and operator at Farm Burger talks about the brand, background and prior challenges, as well as the future of fast casual and the future of Farm Burger. Join Paul Barron as he digs into some of Farm Burger’s prime menu items.

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On this episode, Paul Barron explores Italian coffee company Caffé Nero, a brand that is upgrading the coffeehouse experience in America one location at a time. Caffé Nero's USA Director, Jay Gentile, joins us on this episode to discuss the importance of the brand’s consistently authentic European design, and how each detail translates to creating the best atmosphere possible for the guest experience. Listen in to discover how Caffé Nero’s service line is set up differently than most, how prime real estate locations are chosen, and how they are sourcing ingredients.

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On this episode, Paul Barron speaks with Jason Boso, owner of the Texas fast casual concept Twisted Root that was one of first "better burger" joints to pop up around nine years ago. Started by two unlikely friends, the restaurant's story is as compelling as the food. Listen in to this episode to learn how Twisted Root still delivers a creatively named menu with higher-end products, while still having an approachable atmosphere and price point.

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On this episode, we meet Greg Dollarhyde, Chief Energizing Officer at Veggie Grill to talk about this veggie centric fast casual concept. Veggie Grill caters to a range of consumers, who all want the same thing– great tasting food that is still good for them. Join Paul Barron to learn more about how this concept's style—which matches the trendy Hollywood location— along with the creative menu that mimics diner's favorites, but with healthy ingredients and fewer calories.

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On this episode, we bring you to Mendocino Farms, the LA fast casual known for their gourmet sandwiches. The growth potential in this market is massive– with Americans consuming on average 9.4 sandwiches per month. Paul Barron speaks to Executive Chef Judy Han about the farm-to-table concept and its comforting and homey atmosphere. Listen in to learn about the brand's nontraditional approach to sandwiches and the interesting story behind the unique baby blue colored cow mascot.

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