Fast Casual Nation

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  • 51. Clover Food Lab: Revolutionizing the Plant-Based Menu
    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 Lab
    Founder & CEO

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    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

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    21 min
  • 50. Farm Burger: Expanding Choice in the Better Burger Segment
    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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    24 min
  • 49. Just Salad: Healthy Fast Casuals Driving The Future of Food
    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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    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    25 min
  • 48. Voodoo Doughnut on Expansion, Authenticity, and Competition
    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.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.

    Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/

    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    24 min
  • 47. Nékter Juice Bar: The Marriage of Food, Technology, and the To-Go Business
    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.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.

    Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/

    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    28 min
  • 46. Seoul Taco on Transforming a Food Truck Into a Fast Casual Restaurant
    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.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.

    Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/

    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    25 min
  • 45. The New Sandwich Players in Fast Casual
    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 sandwiches. The chain prioritizes high quality customer service as well as a supportive work environment. Since its opening, Hot Table has expanded to eight units.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.

    Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/

    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    26 min
  • 44. Fazoli's CEO on Growth, Plant-Based, and 2020 Trends
    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.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.

    Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/

    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    21 min
  • 43. Paris Baguette and Bakery Cafe Growth
    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.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.

    Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/

    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    30 min
  • 42. Mendocino Farms on Brand Growth
    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 the neighborhoods they serve.

    Guest: Mario Del Pero, Co-Founder of Mendocino Farms

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.

    Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/

    Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.

    Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory
    38 min

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