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The Science Behind Fast Casual's Functional Beverage Revolution
Join Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they dive deep into the $243 billion functional beverage market with Noah Burgess, Research & Development Scientist at Juice It Up! Di…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Fast Casual's Biggest Shift w/ Slim Chickens CEO
Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon reveals how Gen Z's snacking behavior is revolutionizing the fast-casual industry and why his 300+ store chicken chain is betting big on AI drive-thru technology. In this…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Global Expansion and Market Resilience
Join Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they explore fast casual's global expansion with brands like Teriyaki Madness and Mason's Famous Lobster making international debuts. Discover how beverage inn…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Roam Artisan Burgers: High End Fast Casual
In this engaging Fast Casual Nation episode, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview Josh Spiegelman of Roam Artisan Burgers about transforming the better burger segment. Discover how this si…
Published on 5 months ago
Growing A Brand With Tech
In this eye-opening episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Mark Lohmann, CEO of the rapidly growing chicken concept Birdcall. Discover how this 15-unit bra…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Newk's Eatery CEO Frank Paci on Catering Growth and Evolving Consumer Preferences
Newk's Eatery CEO Frank Paci joins Fast Casual Nation to discuss how the 98-location chain is adapting to major industry shifts. With off-premise sales now representing 55% of their business (includi…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
From Passion to Franchise: How LOL Burger Bar Is Disrupting Atlanta's Fast-Casual Scene
Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview Cassidy Jones, founder of Atlanta's LOL Burger Bar, who reveals how she's disrupting the better burger segment with creative menu it…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
What Fast Casual Brands Need To Win
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview Hady Kfoury, CEO of fast-growing Middle Eastern concept NAYA. Kfoury shares how his Lebanese-inspired brand has …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Buena Papa: Building A Restaurant Brand From Scratch
Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview Buena Papa founders James and Joanna Windon about their innovative loaded fries concept. The Colombian-inspired brand serves premium…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Grow an Emerging Brand
Discover TikiTaco, the innovative Kansas City fast casual brand making waves in the restaurant industry. CEO Eric Knott shares how this emerging restaurant concept blends technology, creative Mexican…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago