{"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":"Why Restaurant Real Estate Is Being Rewritten — And What Operators Need to Know","slug":"why-restaurant-real-estate-is-being-rewritten-and-what-operators-need-to-know","published_at":"2026-09-01T13:46:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320/why-restaurant-real-estate-is-being-rewritten-and-what-operators-need-to-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-restaurant-real-estate-is-being-rewritten-and-what-operators-need-to-know--74782850","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74782850/utf_8_q_why_restaurant_real_estate_is_being_rewri_utf_8_q_tten_e2_80_94_and_what_operators_need_to_know_mp4.mp3","summary":"On this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Daniel Ceniceros, Founder & CEO of Connect Media, to unpack how commercial real estate is reshaping the restaurant industry. Daniel breaks down why \"treasure hunting\" retailers like Ross and TJ Maxx are becoming smart anchor tenants, how secondary markets are opening new opportunities for fast casual growth, why shrinking restaurant footprints are the new normal, and why operators no longer need to sign themselves into decade-long leases. The conversation also dives into what's really happening with distressed office and retail properties, the future of vacant malls and big-box space, and what it takes to win a coveted location against bigger national brands. #FastCasualNation #CommercialRealEstate #RestaurantIndustry 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 heights. Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup'…","meta_description":"On this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Daniel Ceniceros, Founder & CEO of Connect Media, to unpack…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2853,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fast-casual-nation-89320/episodes/why-restaurant-real-estate-is-being-rewritten-and-what-operators-need-to-know/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/why-restaurant-real-estate-is-being-rewritten-and-what-operators-need-to-know.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}