Podcasts by QSR Uncut
QSR Uncut is a podcast from the editors of QSR magazine—the leading publication for foodservice owners and operators—that discusses the current state and future of the fast-food restaurant industry as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Made for restaurant executives, entrepreneurs, consumers, and leaders, each episode candidly shares expert advice from some of the industry's most insightful leaders.
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How Voodoo Doughnut balances its icon status with the realities of COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From cash-only to third-party delivery in only a year, Voodoo has had to make major adjustments.
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BurgerFi reinvents the better-burger model for our post-pandemic world from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How ghost kitchens, drive thru, and a $100 million merger are fueling the brand's success.
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Wingstop Week: CEO Charlie Morrison on becoming a top 10 global brand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An exclusive interview with the architect behind Wingstop's explosive success.
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Wingstop Week: CTO Stacy Peterson on designing an industry-leading tech stack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How technology became Wingstop's calling card for before, during, and after the pandemic.
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Wingstop Week: President of international Nicolas Boudet on how to grow globally from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What international growth will look like for the chicken-wing giant.
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Wingstop Week: SVP of people Donnie Upshaw on the power of culture to lead you through crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How the brand's four core values have guided it through the COVID crisis.
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Wingstop Week: CMO Christina Clarke on shaping the brand's persona from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Wingstop is fitting into customer lifestyles during the COVID crisis.
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A big-chain mindset for a startup plant-based fast casual from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Carin Stutz is applying her past corporate experience to Chicago-based Native Foods.
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How a startup ice cream franchise has re-created its experience during COVID from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CEO of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream discusses the brand's evolution over the last nine months.
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Restaurantology Ep 5: An investor’s perspective on the opportunity for restaurants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The final of a five-part series, this discussion offers an in-depth look at the potential that investors see in restaurants today.
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Restaurantology Ep 4: The benefits of thinking like an investor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The fourth of a five-part series, this session discusses how investment partners can bring value to restaurant companies.
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Restaurantology Ep 3: How two brands landed post-pandemic investment deals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The third of a five-part series, this session talks with leaders of two recently acquired brands about preparing for the deals.
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Restaurantology Ep 2: It’s time to focus on growth again—here’s how from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The second of a five-part series, this session discusses unique ways restaurants can grow post-pandemic.
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Restaurantology Ep 1: Why hospitality is still critical to restaurant success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The first of a five-part series, this session discusses the role of great people in jumpstarting your growth plans.
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What pivoting looks like to a full-serve breakfast chain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Famous Toastery has adapted to the pandemic by "throwing everything at the wall"
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Why menu innovation still matters, according to Velvet Taco's CEO from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Clay Dover explains why menu R&D is essential, even during a global crisis.
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A look inside this year's QSR Drive Thru Study from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Breaking down the data with researcher Darren Tristano.
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Mendocino Farms is finding its way in an off-premises world from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How this buzz-worthy brand is translating its experience to off-premises channels.
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How FOCUS is creating a brand experience through digital ordering from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chief commercial officer Dan Gertsacov might have one of the most important jobs in the industry.
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Evolving the service style at this emerging fast-casual taco player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Chicas Tacos has adapted to the pandemic in preparation for big expansion plans.
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The marketing efforts keeping this beloved 97-year-old burger chain afloat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Halo Burger's director of marketing is modernizing this legacy chain in the midst of COVID-19.
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Inside the mind of a leading investor during the COVID-19 crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The investor behind Fuku and &pizza on how it's supporting its partners in this season.
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A fast-casual pizza CEO's recipe for success moving forward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Oath Pizza is pivoting to serve food more safely, conveniently, and flexibly.
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Why food trucks could have a resurgence post-pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Inside the story of Cousins Maine Lobster's success, even during COVID-19.
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Turning parking lots into a restaurant goldmine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How REEF is riding the ghost-kitchen trend into every major North American city.
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Imagining the restaurant of the future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An industry expert looks into his crystal ball.
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Yum Brands! CEO David Gibbs on navigating the world's largest restaurant company through a crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Gibbs has guided the company's four brands through COVID-19.
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NFL player turned BBQ CEO on how the future can include full and counter service from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former New England Patriots tight end talks pandemic pivoting at his barbecue chain.
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Why labor is this pizza chain's biggest issue during the pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hungry Howie's CEO talks about labor struggles throughout the COVID-19 crisis
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Launching a franchise program in the middle of the pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A fast casual CEO discusses the brand's decision to start franchising during the COVID-19 crisis.
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The business model that's pandemic and recession proof from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This drive-thru-kiosk brand could offer a glimpse at the future of foodservice.
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The role of health and juicing in a post-pandemic industry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CEO of an emerging juice franchise offers thoughts on the category's direction today.
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How a "growth juggernaut" set franchisees up for success during COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's CEO on how the brand is perfectly positioned to get through the pandemic.
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The making of Atlanta's cult-favorite burger joint—and how it's survived the pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Grindhouse Killer Burgers won over Atlanta customers and kept them during COVID-19.
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How DoorDash is trying to improve the 3rd-party delivery partnership from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Insights from the only chain to have lived through the last global pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole on being the change you want to see for the world from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Thoughts on what the restaurant industry must do to combat systemic racism.
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A fast-casual exec re-evaluates operations in pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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An emerging franchise revs up growth despite pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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A salad fast casual's approach to ensuring safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Starbird's CEO on how the definition of a restaurant is changing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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A fast casual CEO on pandemic reality: "Adapt or die" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Portillo's CEO on mastering the off-premises business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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How a national pizza chain is evolving—even with sales up 20% from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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28 - Jersey Mike's Peter Cancro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How the booming sandwich franchise is taking care of both its customers and franchisees.
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How Jack in the Box changed its marketing message from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Fast casual entrepreneur doubles down on innovation post-pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Chicken Salad Chick's CEO on collaborating with franchisees, innovating with off premises from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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A Texas operator offers a glimpse at reopening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Introducing #QSRserves + a chat with Culver's CEO Joe Koss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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27 - Wow Bao's Geoff Alexander from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why this Asian fast casual is so tech-forward—and how it's helping now in the coronavirus crisis.
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&pizza's Michael Lastoria on doing well by doing good from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Inside a sports bar's successful pivot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Raising Cane's Todd Graves on changes that will be permanent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Your voice in QSR + a chat with Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Sweetgreen's efforts to feed medical professionals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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What guests want to hear from you in this time of crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Comparing notes with "Restaurant Unstoppable" host Eric Cacciatore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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An exciting franchise wrestles with new realities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Why transparency is key to Dickey's coronavirus efforts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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An FSR operator weighs in on coronavirus challenges from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Could virtual brands help sales during coronavirus? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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How one fast casual feeds community members in need from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Tips for emerging brands to get through coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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What happens to food halls? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Cousins Subs' CEO on communicating through crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Behind the scenes of "The Great American Takeout" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Staying positive in the effort to #SaveRestaurants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Preparing for life after coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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What to know about supply chain during coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Tips for keeping the lights on from Fazoli's CEO from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Adjusting your business model on the fly from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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What consumers think about restaurants during coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Committing to your employees in midst of crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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How a franchise CEO navigates coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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Surviving coronavirus by becoming a grocer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Creative ideas and solutions for conquering the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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26 - Clean Juice's Kat & Landon Eckles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How a husband and wife's passion for organic foods became a booming franchise concept.
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25 - Naf Naf Grill's Paul Damico from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The former Moe's president explains why he left for a startup fast casual serving Middle Eastern fare.
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24 - Duck Donuts' Russ DiGilio from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How Duck Donuts is rewriting the narrative around what a doughnut shop can be.
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[Feature] Sweetgreen's next big investment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An exclusive look at Sweetgreen's efforts to improve nutrition within the U.S. school system.
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23 - Chi'Lantro BBQ's Jae Kim from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How a massively popular dish and an appearance on "Shark Tank" boosted a Korean BBQ brand to big expansion.
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22 - P. Terry's Patrick Terry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How value, quality, and a deep commitment to people turned P. Terry's into a Texas burger icon.
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[Freeze Frame] Golden Chick's Mark Parmerlee & Jim Stevens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How leaders behind a 50-year-old chicken quick serve are modernizing the brand for the future.
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21 - Eatzi's Adam Romo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Inside the market concept's renaissance and how it's adapting to today's foodservice climate.
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20 - Liberty Burger's Mariel & Marco Street from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A brother-sister duo shares how growing up in a restaurant family inspired them to launch their fast casuals.
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19 - Honeygrow's Justin Rosenberg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Inside Honeygrow's rise and how it rebounded after momentum hit the skids.
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18 - Wing Zone's Matt Friedman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How college towns and an early commitment to delivery helped build the Atlanta-based fast casual.
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17 - Salt & Straw's Kim Malek from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How a former Starbucks exec is using "deliciously interesting" ice cream to become a community staple.
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16 - Melt Shop's Spencer Rubin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How a New York grilled-cheese concept evolved to become a booming sandwich franchise.
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15 - Brown Bag Seafood Co.'s Donna Lee & Zach Flanzman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How this Chicago-based fast casual and its founder are reshaping the conversation around seafood.
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14 - SAJJ Mediterranean's Zaid Ayoub from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How SAJJ is balancing authentic Mediterranean flavors with modern, tech-driven customer experiences.
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13 - Fast casual pioneer Greg Dollarhyde from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lessons from one of the fast-casual restaurant industry's early architects.
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12 - Souvla's Charles Bililies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How one man's fine-dining pedigree led to the creation of one of San Francisco's most exciting fast-casual restaurant concepts.
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[Freeze Frame] Freddy's Scott Redler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How a family-friendly, Wichita-based burger joint became a smash franchise success story.
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11 - Your Pie's Drew French from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Meet the man who thought of fast-casual pizza before everyone else.
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[Freeze Frame] Cousins Subs' Justin McCoy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How the sandwich legacy chain retooled its restaurants to set it up for growth outside the Midwest.
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[Freeze Frame] Teriyaki Madness's Michael Haith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the race to conquer the Asian fast-casual category, Teriyaki Madness has an incredible head start.
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10 - Marination's Roz Edison from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How early food-truck favorite Marination has become a popular Seattle mini-chain slinging Spam Sliders and other Hawaiian fusion fare.
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9 - MOD Pizza's Ally & Scott Svenson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How London's bad coffee scene eventually led Ally and Scott Svenson to build the world's biggest fast-casual pizza chain.
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8 - Torchy's Tacos' Mike Rypka from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The founder of Texas-style taco joint Torchy's takes us behind the scenes of his "Damn Good Tacos."
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[Freeze Frame] Firehouse Subs' Don Fox from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox gives us a look at how he navigates the 1,200-unit chain through today's restaurant challenges.
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[Freeze Frame] Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Charles Watson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tropical Smoothie Cafe's CEO discusses his first six months on the job and his responsibility as the leader of a franchise brand.
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[Freeze Frame] Corner Bakery's Frank Paci from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Corner Bakery CEO Frank Paci discusses the company's approach to the off-premises explosion and its efforts to simplify the operation.
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7 - Nekter's Steve Schulze from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One of the juice-bar industry's leading innovators, Nekter cofounder Steve Schulze offers a look inside the concept's rise.
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6 - Chipotle's Brian Niccol from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol details the company's turnaround and path forward.
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5 - &pizza's Michael Lastoria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A conversation with &pizza CEO Michael Lastoria about how he's building an anti-chain pizza chain through branding and culture.
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4 - CAVA's Brett Schulman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Childhood friends and first-generation Greek Americans Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos, and Dimitri Moshovitis first opened full-service restaurant Cava Mezze in Washington, D.C., in 2006. The f...
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3 - Farm Burger's George Frangos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A conversation with Farm Burger cofounder George Frangos about building a better burger concept while committing to a farm to table ethos.
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2 - Dog Haus's Quasim Riaz, Hagop Giragossian, & Andre Vener from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A discussion with the three founders of Dog Haus, an upscale fast casual franchise with a sports-bar vibe and chef-driven menu.
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1 - Blaze Pizza's Rick & Elise Wetzel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A discussion with founders Rick and Elise Wetzel on how they've grown Blaze Pizza, one of the most successful fast-casual restaurant companies today.
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0 - Introduction to QSR Magazine's Fast Forward from 2019-01-02T17:00
Learn more about QSR Magazine's Fast Forward, the new podcast from the leading voice in quick-service and fast-casual restaurant news and insights. We explain what to expect from this new s...
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1 - Blaze Pizza's Rick&Elise Wetzel from 2019-01-02T17:00
Blaze Pizza started as a business plan scribbled on a Chipotle napkin back in 2011. At the time, Rick and Elise Wetzel were founders of the successful snack brand Wetzel's Pretzels, but the...
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