Slim Chickens CEO: Gen Z, AI driving industry change

Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon reveals how Gen Z's snacking behavior is revolutionizing the fast casual industry and why his 300+ store chicken chain is betting…

Fast casual's global growth, innovation, labor shifts: A deep dive

Discover how beverage innovation —from craft mocktails to full bars — is reshaping the segment while fast casual continues to outperform both QSR and casual…

Fast casual tech trends: Roam, DoorDash leaders share predictions

Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Josh Spiegelman, co-founder of Roam Artisan Burgers, to explore the evolution of the…

Newk's Frank Paci discusses adding digital ordering solutions, revamping catering

Newk's Eatery CEO Frank Paci joins Fast Casual Nation to discuss how the 98-location chain is adapting to major industry shifts.

How LOL Burger Bar is disrupting Atlanta's fast casual scene

Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview Cassidy Jones, founder of Atlanta's LOL Burger Bar, who reveals how she's disrupting the…

NAYA CEO on Fast Casual Nation: From NYC start-up to national expansion

Kfoury shares how the Lebanese-inspired brand has grown to 31 locations with plans for 200 by 2030

Tiki Taco CEO discusses tech-fueled growth plans

CEO Eric Knott shares how his Kansas City-based concept blends technology, creative Mexican-inspired cuisine and strategic growth.

How Souvla CEO provides 'fine dining' experience in fast casual setting

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron speaks with Charles Bililies, founder and CEO of Souvla, about pioneering the "fast fine" category that…

Penn Station's Jane McPherson reveals why fresh tech is important as fresh fries

Jane McPherson, SVP of Marketing at Ohio-based Penn Station East Coast Subs, discusses the brand's growth to 320 locations across 14 states, its selective tech…

Sanguich: From startup to influencer-worthy concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Daniel Figueredo and Rosa Romero describe building a viral brand without spending a single dollar on influencer marketing.

How Big Chicken is changing the franchise business

Big Chicken's Sam Stanovich stops by the Fast Casual Nation podcast to discuss how AI is changing franchise operations.