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The Seasonal Business Playbook: Thriving in a Summer-Driven Industry
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Lawrence Brown, Chief Development Officer at Rita's Italia…
6 months ago
2026 Fast Casual Brands To Watch
Discover the rising stars of fast casual dining as hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview three breakout brands from FastCasual.com's 2026 l…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
2026 Beverage Trends
Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler explore the beverage revolution transforming restaurants with SG Ellison, CEO of Diversified…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Winning Strategies for 2026 in Fast Casual
Join hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they kick off 2026 with CAVA Co-Founder and CEO Brett Schulman for an in-depth conversation about navig…
7 months ago
2026 Restaurant Trends Round Table | Special Series
Join Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with industry expert Suzy Badaracco from Culinary Tides to forecast the biggest restaurant tren…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
2026 AI & Tech Trends | Special Series
Join Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler on Fast Casual Nation as they dive deep into AI's transformation of the restaurant industry with Kerry Leo, VP o…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Hopdoddy Effect: Leading the Charge in the Modern Burger Evolution
Join Paul Barron on Fast Casual Nation as he sits down with Jeff Chandler, CEO of Hopdoddy Burger Bar, to discuss how the Austin-based brand is winni…
8 months ago
Smashburger's Strategic Comeback: A Conversation with Tom Ryan and Jim Sullivan
Smashburger founder Tom Ryan and CEO Jim Sullivan join Fast Casual Nation to reveal their bold strategy to reclaim the brand's position in the better…
8 months, 1 week ago
FiiZ: Beverage Empire Blueprint
Scott Ball, President of FiiZ Drinks, joins Fast Casual Nation to break down how the fastest-growing specialty soda franchise went from 50 to 70+ loc…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Macro Trends and Expert Insights on the Future of Fast Casual Dining with Brian Choi
Join host Cherryh Cansler as she sits down with Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute, to tackle the biggest challenges facing restaurants in 2026. W…
9 months ago