{"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 Secret Strategy Behind L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s Massive Expansion","slug":"the-secret-strategy-behind-l-l-hawaiian-barbecue-s-massive-expansion","published_at":"2026-08-11T13:49:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320/the-secret-strategy-behind-l-l-hawaiian-barbecue-s-massive-expansion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-strategy-behind-l-l-hawaiian-barbecue-s-massive-expansion--74207251","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74207251/utf_8_q_the_secret_strategy_behind_l_l_hawai_utf_8_q_ian_barbecue_e2_80_99s_massive_expansion_mp4.mp3","summary":"What does it take to scale a beloved regional icon into a fast-casual powerhouse with over 240 locations? In this episode, hosts Paul and Cherryh sit down with Elisia Flores, CEO of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, to unpack the strategy, culture, and operational savvy behind one of fast casual's biggest success stories. Elisia shares how the rich, multicultural history of Hawaii’s iconic \"plate lunch\" translates into new markets across Texas, the West Coast, and now Canada. The conversation dives deep into the delicate dance between maintaining core brand identity and giving franchisees the freedom to express their own entrepreneurial spirit. Elisia breaks down how L&L tackles real-world economic challenges, leverages restaurant technology and loyalty programs to drive customer retention, and uses hyper-local marketing to build lasting community trust. ======================= 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 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 heig…","meta_description":"What does it take to scale a beloved regional icon into a fast-casual powerhouse with over 240 locations? In this episode, hosts Paul and Cherryh sit down…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2271,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fast-casual-nation-89320/episodes/the-secret-strategy-behind-l-l-hawaiian-barbecue-s-massive-expansion/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-secret-strategy-behind-l-l-hawaiian-barbecue-s-massive-expansion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}