{"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 \"Slutty\" Empire: How Pinky Cole Turned a $100M Burger Brand Into a Religion","slug":"the-slutty-empire-how-pinky-cole-turned-a-100m-burger-brand-into-a-religion","published_at":"2026-07-21T14:29:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320/the-slutty-empire-how-pinky-cole-turned-a-100m-burger-brand-into-a-religion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-slutty-empire-how-pinky-cole-turned-a-100m-burger-brand-into-a-religion--73455757","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73455757/the_slutty_empire_how_pinky_cole_turned_a_100m_burger_brand_into_a_religion_01bk13a.mp3","summary":"Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole Hayes joins Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler to share her journey from television producer to restaurant entrepreneur, detailing how she navigated $20 million in debt, bought her company back through an assignment for the benefit of creditors, and rebuilt the brand as a lean, franchise-first operation. She discusses her selective approach to vetting experienced franchise operators, the flexible \"menu bible\" that lets locations customize their offerings, using AI to run a smaller core team, and balancing her personal brand with her business as she scales toward 50 franchise locations in the next two years. #SluttyVegan #FastCasualNation #RestaurantFranchising 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/pod…","meta_description":"Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole Hayes joins Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler to share her journey from television producer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2023,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fast-casual-nation-89320/episodes/the-slutty-empire-how-pinky-cole-turned-a-100m-burger-brand-into-a-religion/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-slutty-empire-how-pinky-cole-turned-a-100m-burger-brand-into-a-religion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}