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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. Made for restaurant executives, entrepreneurs, consumers, and leaders, each episode candidly shares expert advice from some of the industry's most insightful leaders.

Cinnabon and Carvel Join Forces, with Kristen Hartman

42 mins; May 17, 2024

The Halal Guys CEO Ahmed Abouelenein on Legacy Leadership and Lasting Growth

31 mins; May 09, 2024

Why Every Restaurant Leader Needs Followers, with Jason Brooks

48 mins; May 02, 2024

Should Your Restaurant Try Influencer Marketing?

39 mins; April 25, 2024

Consistency Over Expansion, with Farmer Boys COO Joseph Oritz

38 mins; April 16, 2024

Controlling the Kitchen Chaos, with Diana Geseking

35 mins; April 11, 2024

Going Beyond Taco Tuesday, with Taco John’s CMO Barry Westrum

38 mins; April 04, 2024

The Future of AI at the Drive-Thru

32 mins; March 28, 2024

Winning in a $146 Billion Industry, with Sip Fresh Founder Sharon Arthofer

32 mins; March 21, 2024

The State of Digital in Fast Food and Fast Casual: Revisited

49 mins; March 14, 2024

Shark Tank’s Matt Higgins Goes Unfiltered

51 mins; March 07, 2024

A Conversation with Ronald McDonald Himself

36 mins; February 23, 2024

The Future of Restaurant Innovation, with Wow Bao’s Geoff Alexander

38 mins; February 15, 2024

Sandwiches, Stories, and a Vision of Growth, with Penn Station’s Craig Dunaway

45 mins; February 08, 2024

The U.S. Bubble Tea Boom, with Gong cha President Geoff Henry

35 mins; February 01, 2024

Cicis and the Life of Leading a Legacy Pizza Brand

33 mins; January 18, 2024

Lessons and Predictions from a Category Pioneer

35 mins; January 11, 2024

Meet a Fast Casual to Watch in 2024

44 mins; December 21, 2023

The Evolution of Honey Baked Ham, from the Holidays to the Every Day

34 mins; December 15, 2023

Jersey Mike’s and the Secret to Operational Excellence

47 mins; December 07, 2023

Nate Hybl’s Unique Entrepreneurial Journey

44 mins; November 30, 2023

What's Really ‘Sustainable’ These Days?

29 mins; November 16, 2023

Dynamic Pricing: Myth or Magic Bullet?

34 mins; November 09, 2023

A Multi-Brand Franchise’s Unique Strategy for Growth

28 mins; October 27, 2023

The Heiress of Miller Coors is Growing Multiple Fast Casuals

34 mins; October 20, 2023

The Reinvention of Veggie Grill

35 mins; October 12, 2023

Restaurant Marketing in a Changing World, with Brandon Rhoten

35 mins; September 28, 2023

The Female Culinary Powerhouses Out to Revolutionize Plant-Based Cuisine

36 mins; September 22, 2023

Drew Brees Scores Again with Smalls Sliders

28 mins; September 14, 2023

The Breakout Journey of Bango Bowls

37 mins; August 31, 2023

The Evolution of Digital Marketing, with El Pollo Loco’s Gabe Alonso

36 mins; August 24, 2023

Restaurant Investments, Opportunity, and the Future of Growth, with Jim Balis

40 mins; August 17, 2023

Mighty Quinn’s and the Making of a BBQ Empire

34 mins; August 03, 2023

Salad Station's Journey from Farm to Franchise

35 mins; July 27, 2023

Is Catering Making a Comeback?

41 mins; July 21, 2023

The Purpose-Driven Mission of Tacos 4 Life

34 mins; July 13, 2023

The State of Insurance for Restaurants

34 mins; July 07, 2023

Why Crisp & Green is Ready to Explode

39 mins; June 29, 2023

Jon Taffer Returns with a $20,000 Offer

38 mins; June 22, 2023

Pizza Hut President David Graves on a Transformation for the Ages

38 mins; June 15, 2023

The Sweet Legacy of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, with CEO Rich Matherne

42 mins; June 08, 2023

The Enduring and Evolving Story of Donatos, with CEO Tom Krouse

42 mins; June 01, 2023

Smoothie King Has Big News, with CMO Marianne Radley

40 mins; May 25, 2023

Olo CEO Noah Glass Reveals the Restaurant of the Future

38 mins; May 18, 2023

From Surfer to Superfruit Empire: How Abby Taylor Grew Playa Bowls

32 mins; May 11, 2023

Where is the Restaurant Consumer Really Going?

34 mins; May 04, 2023

The Future of the Soda Fountain Takes Shape

38 mins; April 27, 2023

Jon Taffer on Changing the Restaurant Game as We Know It

40 mins; April 20, 2023

Pizza Factory Finds its Stride

45 mins; April 13, 2023

How The Melt Made Guests ‘Love it Here’ Again

39 mins; April 04, 2023

Finding Real Solutions for Delivery

34 mins; March 28, 2023

Damon Dunn’s Remarkable Journey from Poverty to NFL to Dunkin’ Franchisee

43 mins; March 22, 2023

What Awaits Restaurants in 2023

36 mins; March 17, 2023

The Improbable Story of Dillas Quesadillas

42 mins; March 15, 2023

Norman Wu Builds the Next Great Poké Brand

36 mins; March 10, 2023

One of TIME’s Best Inventions Disrupts the Restaurant Industry

34 mins; March 08, 2023

The State of Digital in Fast Food and Fast Casual

50 mins; March 02, 2023

Fat Boy’s Goes Beyond The World’s Biggest Slice

39 mins; February 23, 2023

Chicago’s Original Italian Beef Maker Readies for Growth

33 mins; February 16, 2023

[NextGen] Huckleberry CEO Greg Graber and The Magic of Differentiation

38 mins; February 09, 2023

The Future of Guest Engagement

32 mins; February 02, 2023

There’s a New Smoothie Competitor on the Block

40 mins; January 19, 2023

Pioneering Froyo’s Next Wave, with Yogurtland President Sam Yoon

40 mins; January 12, 2023

The World's First Cupcake Bakery is Going Global

39 mins; January 05, 2023

Is Restaurant Training Broken?

36 mins; December 29, 2022

Krystal’s Mission to Win Back Customer Loyalty

44 mins; December 22, 2022

What Consumers Really Want from Food Delivery

47 mins; December 15, 2022

Evolution at the World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain

42 mins; December 08, 2022

Location-Based Tech is Disrupting the Restaurant Industry

38 mins; December 01, 2022

Main Squeeze CEO Thomas Nieto on Building the Next Big Juice Brand

43 mins; November 23, 2022

NFTs, Web3, and the Restaurant Industry: Should We Invest?

33 mins; November 17, 2022

[NextGen] Condado Tacos Rewrites the Rulebook

44 mins; November 15, 2022

The Making of a Food Truck Empire, with Marcus Crawford

36 mins; November 01, 2022

The Unsung Hero of the Takeout and Delivery Boom

39 mins; October 26, 2022

Noodles & Company CMO Stacey Pool on Culture and 'Uncommon Goodness'

44 mins; October 19, 2022

Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Clifton Rutledge and the Rebirth of a Legacy Brand

35 mins; October 12, 2022

The Way America Wants to Eat, with Native Foods CEO Carin Stutz

42 mins; October 05, 2022

The State of the Restaurant Industry

33 mins; September 28, 2022

Can We Fix Food Delivery Management?

41 mins; September 22, 2022

The Chicken Chain with a Million TikTok Followers

44 mins; September 15, 2022

Lunchbox CEO Nabeel Alamgir Takes the Gloves Off

43 mins; September 09, 2022

Sparking Major Franchise Growth: Mici Italian Part 2

41 mins; September 02, 2022

[BONUS] Del Taco Makes a Big Move

42 mins; August 29, 2022

The Right Way to Rebrand: Mici Italian Part 1

37 mins; August 25, 2022

Growth During the Supply Chain Crisis: Velvet Taco Vol. 2

42 mins; August 19, 2022

Into the Innovation Lab with Velvet Taco's Venecia Willis

37 mins; August 11, 2022

How to Win the Mobile App Revolution

48 mins; August 04, 2022

Rush Bowls CEO Andrew Pudalov on Blazing the Trail

37 mins; July 28, 2022

The Restaurant-preneur Teaching World-Class Company Culture

55 mins; July 21, 2022

A Vision Into the Future of Fast Food

48 mins; July 13, 2022

From Restaurant Owner to CEO: Pizza Factory’s Mary Jane Riva

42 mins; July 08, 2022

El Pollo Loco CMO Andy Rebhun on the Future of Restaurant Innovation

40 mins; June 29, 2022

The Tech Trends Changing Fast Food After COVID

41 mins; June 22, 2022

Lessons from an Entrepreneur: PITA Mediterranean Street Food CEO Nour Rabai

37 mins; June 16, 2022

Pokeworks CEO Steve Heeley on Turning an Idea Into an Empire

44 mins; June 08, 2022

Sweetfin President Seth Cohen on Leading the Poke Craze

29 mins; May 25, 2022

Steele Smiley is Out to Reinvent Fast Food

46 mins; May 20, 2022

Lessons from an Entrepreneur: Beyond Juicery + Eatery Co-Founder Mijo Alanis

39 mins; May 13, 2022

The Meteoric Rise of Clean Juice

42 mins; May 06, 2022

Smoothie King CMO Rebecca Miller on Redefining an Iconic Brand

43 mins; April 27, 2022

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