# How Velvet Taco Built a Cult Brand — and Plans to Keep It That Way

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Podcast: [Fast Casual Nation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320)
Published: 2026-03-03T17:47:39+00:00
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Chris Schultz, CEO of Velvet Taco, joins Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler on Fast Casual Nation to break down the operational blueprint behind one of the restaurant industry's most beloved cult brands. From the legendary Weekly Taco Feature (WTF) — a chef-driven rotating menu item that has launched every single week for nearly 15 years — to the in-house rotisserie Back Door Chicken sold every Monday for $20, Schultz reveals how operational discipline, supply chain rigor, and an unwavering commitment to clarity are what actually fuel creativity and brand loyalty at scale. He also shares his take on technology's rightful place in hospitality, what Starbucks can teach every operator about the dangers of losing focus, and where Velvet Taco is headed next. #FastCasualNation #VelvetTaco #RestaurantBusiness The episode is sponsored by Momos - https://www.momos.com/ Momos Guest AI helps multi-location restaurants, QSRs, and hospitality brands unify service, experience, and marketing - using AI to turn one-time buyers into repeat guests and drive satisfaction, loyalty, and revenue growth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support . Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/ Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore…

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