{"podcast":{"title":"Fast Casual Nation","slug":"fast-casual-nation-89320","podcast_index_feed_id":89320,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/3598490/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.savor.fm/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/82dae93ac9c92aa43a9d568601629c63.jpg","author":"Savor.fm","episode_count":217,"summary":"Join the #1 Restaurant Business Podcast Shaping the Future of The Restaurant Industry! Hosted by Paul Barron—industry pioneer, investor, and author of The Chipotle Effect—alongside Cherryh Cansler, the editorial force behind Fastcasual.com, this is where restaurant operators get the competitive edge. Every week, this power duo decodes the trends, strategies, and innovations transforming the restaurant business, driven by the Fast Casual mindset, redefining what's possible across all restaurant segments. With over two decades of combined expertise, Paul and Cherryh don't just report on the industry; they've helped build it. This isn't just a podcast. It's your playbook for what's next. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T14:19:02.195828+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320"},"episode":{"title":"The \"Macro-Centric\" Menu: Why 2026 Diners Want Stats, Not Stories","slug":"the-macro-centric-menu-why-2026-diners-want-stats-not-stories","published_at":"2026-05-26T20:22:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320/the-macro-centric-menu-why-2026-diners-want-stats-not-stories","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-macro-centric-menu-why-2026-diners-want-stats-not-stories--73455768","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73455768/v1_full_episode_01691tr.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron sits down with Chris Treloar, CEO of PLNT Burger, and Trace Miller, founder of Konala Protein Bowls, to break down what health-forward fast casual actually looks like in 2025 and beyond. From PLNT Burger's high-volume Whole Foods footprint to Konala's drive-thru protein bowl model built for busy families, the conversation covers menu strategy, the rise of nutritional literacy, GLP-1's impact on dining behavior, and why the future of fast food isn't the death of convenience — it's making healthy eating just as convenient as the golden arches. #FastCasualNation #HealthyFastFood #PlantBased 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 how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights. Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support . Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospi…","meta_description":"In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron sits down with Chris Treloar, CEO of PLNT Burger, and Trace Miller, founder of Konala Protein Bowl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2426,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fast-casual-nation-89320/episodes/the-macro-centric-menu-why-2026-diners-want-stats-not-stories/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320/the-macro-centric-menu-why-2026-diners-want-stats-not-stories.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}