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23. Is Whole Foods the Next Competitor in Fast Casual?
On this episode, Paul Barron sits down with Diandra Salcedo, marketing team leader at Whole Foods, and Kari McGuiness, the regional specialty buyer a…
8 years, 8 months ago
22. &pizza Serves Up a Fresh Slice of Innovation
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 …
8 years, 10 months ago
21. Farm Burger — A Farm-to-Bun Fast Casual Invades the Better Burger Segment
Atlanta-based Farm Burger has sustainable burgers on the menu, reclaimed wood interiors, and a partner who is an actual farmer... helping this fast c…
9 years, 1 month ago
20. Caffé Nero Brings European Flavor to the American Coffeehouse
On this episode, Paul Barron explores Italian coffee company Caffé Nero, a brand that is upgrading the coffeehouse experience in America one location…
9 years, 2 months ago
18. Twisted Root – a Better Burger Concept That Can't be Tamed
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…
9 years, 4 months ago
19. Veggie Grill Leads the Way with New Age Food
On this episode, we meet Greg Dollarhyde, Chief Energizing Officer at Veggie Grill to talk about this veggie centric fast casual concept. Veggie Gril…
9 years, 7 months ago
17. How Fast Casual Mendocino Farms Sandwiches in Great Gourmet Ideas
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 massi…
9 years, 9 months ago
16. District Donuts. Sliders. Brew. Gets Creative with an Approachable Menu
On this episode, we bring you to District Donuts. Sliders. Brew. in the resurrected city of New Orleans. We talk to the two owning partners, Chris Au…
9 years, 11 months ago
15. Why Millennials are lovin' Greenleaf
On this episode, Paul Barron sits down with the "commander in leaf" and owner of Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop— Jonathan Rollo. Greenleaf has become a f…
10 years, 1 month ago
14. Getting Fishy With the Founder of Rubio’s
On this episode, we are by the coast at the Mexican fast casual success, Rubio’s. With the founder Ralph Rubio, we take a closer look at some of Rubi…
10 years, 4 months ago