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33. Cava Grill Shows Off Its Chops with Tasty Lamb Meatballs
The idea for Cava Grill stemmed from the full-service restaurant Cava Mezze, which was founded by three childhood friends aiming to provide high-qual…
7 years, 2 months ago
32. DogHaus - All Bite, No Bark: Fast Casual Dog Haus to Expand With 300 New Locations
Dog Haus has found success in taking an American favorite and building upon the nostalgia it brings. Founders Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz, and And…
7 years, 4 months ago
31. Matt & Marie’s Is Revitalizing the Classic Italian Sandwich
Marie Capp and Justin Saplosky met at the Wharton School of business, where one of their first conversations centered around their favorite sandwiche…
7 years, 5 months ago
30. Cochon Butcher Serves Up the Whole Hog, From Southern Barbecue to Italian Salumi
On this episode, we visit Cochon Butcher where Chef de Cuisine Hank Shackelford assembles a menu with Cajun Country and Creole influences. Host Paul …
7 years, 7 months ago
29. The Little Beet Brings Farm-to-Table to the Big Apple
On this episode, Paul Barron explores The Little Beet, a good-for-you, fast farm-to-table concept located in Midtown Manhattan. He is joined by Opera…
7 years, 9 months ago
28. Smashburger Cracks the Code on Menu Development
Menu development has become one of the most important operational aspects for fast-casual restaurants. But between sourcing consistent ingredients on…
7 years, 10 months ago
27. Marination Ma Kai and the Duo That Brought Street Food to Seattle
On this episode, host Paul Barron heads to Seattle, joining Roz and Kamala to learn how Ma Kai is upscaling fast casual in terms of food, service and…
7 years, 11 months ago
26. A ‘Culture’ Brand Takes on the Fast-Casual Pizza Business
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…
8 years, 1 month ago
25. How Wildflower Bread Company's Menu Innovation Rises to the Top
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 yea…
8 years, 4 months ago
24. Fast Casual Bun Mee Gives San Francisco a Bite of Vietnam
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 …
8 years, 6 months ago