QSR Uncut
QSR Uncut is a podcast from the editors of QSR magazine—the leading publication for foodservice owners and operators—that discusses the current state and future of the fast-food restaurant industry as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Made for restaurant executives, entrepreneurs, consumers, and leaders, each episode candidly shares expert advice from some of the industry's most insightful leaders.
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Shannon Hogan recently opened a concept, TEA+POKE, with his wife Carmen, that combines two growing categories with a menu and approach that has drawn crowds since day one. Built to scale, he shares the brand’s inception story as well as how he’s positioning it to expand. What did it take to get open? What’s next? Here’
Jason Valentine, CSO at Botrista, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to break down what’s perhaps the hottest battleground in quick service right now. What trends are driving the beverage movement? What do Gen Z want? How can restaurants innovate without breaking the brand? We get into all of that and a lot more.
Nancy Combs, VP of Culinary & Calendar Innovation at Shake Shack, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to break down the iconic burger chain’s recent menu moves, from barbecue to fried pickles to the social media frenzied Dubai Shake. We get into how Shake Shack plots innovation, what it takes to win with premium a
Sherri Kimes, Emeritus Professor at Hotel School at Cornell, makes her return to QSR Uncut after our most-listened to episode ever on dynamic pricing. We talk about where that controversial subject is today for restaurants, as well as get into how operators can navigate the choppy cost climate and drive sales despite s
Anthony Bambino founded 3Natives in 2013 in Tequesta, Florida. It’s since growth to 46 locations across Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, New York, and Arizona, with plans to ramp up franchising further. What does it take to stand out in one of the most-crowded segments in QSR? We get into how to win the lifestyle, healthy s
Lola Beans founder Donny Bradley joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein as we break down the story and potential of the Tennessee-based emerging brand. How is it standing out in a drive-thru coffee and beverage category as competitive as any in foodservice? What’s ahead for its new franchise program? We get into all