Episodes

  • This Restaurant Chain Lets Every Chef Create Their Own Menu | Barcelona Wine Bar

    This Restaurant Chain Lets Every Chef Create Their Own Menu | Barcelona Wine Bar
    Jan 30 2025
    Barcelona Wine Bar is revolutionizing the chain restaurant model by giving each location's executive chef control over most of their menu. Chief Creative Officer Gretchen Thomas reveals how this unique approach, combined with their focus on social dining and community connection, has led to successful growth across multiple markets. While most chains standardize everything, Barcelona Wine Bar embraces local flavors and community needs, creating authentic neighborhood destinations that combat modern loneliness through shared experiences and genuine hospitality. Discover how this innovative brand balances growth with maintaining independent restaurant soul.

    RestaurantInnovation #SocialDining #HospitalityTrends
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    51 mins
  • The Technology Tipping Point for Restaurants

    The Technology Tipping Point for Restaurants
    Jan 23 2025
    AI is revolutionizing the restaurant industry by offering advanced technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency, democratize access to sophisticated tools, and create more personalized experiences, with a focus on back-of-house operations, voice-driven interfaces, and leveraging technology to augment human hospitality.

    RestaurantTech #AIinHospitality #FutureOfDining
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Restaurant Industry Trends 2025: Technology, Marketing, and Beyond

    Restaurant Industry Trends 2025: Technology, Marketing, and Beyond
    Jan 16 2025
    Join the Restaurant Masterminds Podcast for their explosive 2025 kickoff episode featuring an all-star lineup of industry experts! Marketing whiz Stacy K, go-to-market guru Paul Mulinari, and culture specialist Rudy Mick come together for a power-packed discussion on the future of restaurants. From cutting-edge technology trends to market insights, this roundtable covers it all. Don't miss their takes on branding, marketing strategies, and evolving consumer behaviors that will shape the industry this year. Tune in for expert analysis and actionable insights that every restaurant professional needs to hear!

    RestaurantIndustry #FoodTech2025 #HospitalityTrends

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    57 mins
  • 2025 Tech Trends

    2025 Tech Trends
    Jan 9 2025
    Restaurant technology is evolving beyond the AI hype of 2024, with operators seeking practical solutions that directly impact their bottom line in 2025. From contactless payments and handheld POS systems to customer data platforms that enhance personalization, the industry is embracing tools that improve both operations and guest experience. Sustainable practices are getting a tech upgrade through smart inventory management and sourcing platforms, while emerging payment technologies like stable coins could significantly reduce transaction fees. Social media platforms are opening new revenue streams through real-time shopping experiences and subscription-based models, giving restaurants more opportunities to expand beyond traditional dining.

    RestaurantTech2025 #FoodTechInnovation #RestaurantOperations
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    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index

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    57 mins
  • Restaurant Trends of 2024: Best Of

    Restaurant Trends of 2024: Best Of
    Dec 20 2024
    In this engaging industry discussion, restaurant experts explore the critical dynamics of founder transitions, brand evolution, and modern operational challenges. From analyzing successful transitions like Dave's Hot Chicken's expansion to addressing workforce management in today's multi-generational environment, the conversation reveals key insights for restaurant professionals. The discussion highlights the importance of systematic approaches to maintaining brand integrity, particularly in franchising, while emphasizing the need for clear financial planning and strategic decision-making when entering the restaurant business or considering expansion.

    RestaurantBusiness #RestaurantIndustry #FoodService
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    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index

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    39 mins
  • Texas-Born, Fresh-Focused: Inside Taco Cabana's Franchise Strategy

    Texas-Born, Fresh-Focused: Inside Taco Cabana's Franchise Strategy
    Dec 18 2024
    Discover how Taco Cabana, the Texas-born Mexican fast-casual chain, is revolutionizing the restaurant industry with its innovative approach to franchising and operations. From its humble beginnings as a late-night taco spot in San Antonio to its current 146-unit operation, learn how the brand balances traditional TexMex favorites with modern menu innovations, leverages double drive-thru technology, and strategically expands across the Sun Belt and Midwest. Director of Franchise Sales John Ramsay shares insights on their unique franchise strategy, integrated technology stack, and focus on younger suburban communities.

    #RestaurantIndustry #FranchiseGrowth #FastCasualDining

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    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index

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    47 mins
  • The Winning Brands of 2024

    The Winning Brands of 2024
    Dec 12 2024
    In this compelling exploration of restaurant brand dynamics, we delve into the strategies of Cracker Barrel, BurgerFi, and Dave's Hot Chicken, revealing how successful brands navigate transformation, leadership challenges, and market adaptation. From Cracker Barrel's strategic modernization under female leadership to Dave's Hot Chicken's targeted demographic approach, and highlighting the critical nonprofit work of CORE supporting food service workers, this analysis offers invaluable insights into surviving and thriving in the competitive restaurant industry.

    Guest: Jill Chapman | Director of Corporate Partnerships at CORE

    RestaurantInnovation #BrandStrategy #FoodServiceTrends

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    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index

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    47 mins
  • The College Campus: A Culinary Launching Pad for Innovative Brands

    The College Campus: A Culinary Launching Pad for Innovative Brands
    Nov 20 2024
    Halal Shack CEO Jamal Rasoully reveals how innovative restaurant brands can thrive in college campuses by prioritizing quality, authentic experiences, and adapting to the unique challenges of contract food service, demonstrating a successful strategy for connecting with the next generation of consumers.

    RestaurantInnovation #CampusDining #FoodTech
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    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index

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    44 mins