{"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":"Winning the Fast-Casual Sandwich Wars","slug":"winning-the-fast-casual-sandwich-wars","published_at":"2026-07-14T13:52:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320/winning-the-fast-casual-sandwich-wars","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation-89320","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-the-fast-casual-sandwich-wars--73455848","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73455848/winning_the_fast_casual_sandwich_wars_0193my6.mp3","summary":"Mendocino Farms CMO Alicia Mowder joins Fast Casual Nation to break down how the fast-casual chain hit its 100th location while staying true to chef-driven quality, elevated hospitality, and a private-equity partnership that hasn't compromised its brand. Hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler dig into the brand's sandwich-versus-salad menu strategy, its guest-survey feedback loop, catering trends, and why the chain is intentionally slow-walking kiosks and AI ordering tech. The episode closes with Loop AI's Casey Hilder unpacking how restaurant operators can separate real AI value from industry hype. #FastCasualNation #MendocinoFarms #RestaurantIndustry 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 yo…","meta_description":"Mendocino Farms CMO Alicia Mowder joins Fast Casual Nation to break down how the fast-casual chain hit its 100th location while staying true to chef-drive…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3615,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fast-casual-nation-89320/episodes/winning-the-fast-casual-sandwich-wars/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/winning-the-fast-casual-sandwich-wars.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}