Buns, Burgers & Big Ideas
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Buns, Burgers & Big Ideas

Iron Arch Management

Active · Publishes weekly

Key Metrics

Episodes
94
In catalog
Apple Rating
No rating data
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Cadence
Weekly
~every 7 days
Avg Length
16m
Per episode
Latest
Apr 02, 2026
Active

About the Show

Welcome to "Buns, Burgers & Big Ideas" - the premier podcast dedicated to transforming Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) managers into exceptional leaders. Whether you're stepping into your first management role or you're a seasoned professional looking to elevate your leadership game, this podcast serves up fresh perspectives and practical strategies for success in the fast-paced world of food service. This podcast is made by us and for us, but we couldn't help but share that knowledge and experience with the world. Each episode delivers bite-sized wisdom and actionable insights on essential management topics, from team motivation and operational excellence and workplace culture. Our expert hosts, drawing from years of QSR industry experience, break down complex leadership concepts into digestible strategies that you can implement immediately in your restaurant. We will feature real-world success stories, expert interviews with industry leaders, and practical solutions to common challenges faced by QSR managers daily. What sets "Buns, Burgers & Big Ideas" apart is our focus on the unique dynamics of the quick service industry. We understand that managing a QSR location requires a special blend of skills - from handling high-volume operations to developing young workforce talent. Our content is specifically tailored to help you navigate these challenges while building a strong, efficient, and motivated team. Join our growing community of QSR leaders who are revolutionizing their management approach, one episode at a time. Subscribe now to "Buns, Burgers & Big Ideas" - where great leadership meets quick service excellence. Available on all major podcast platforms. New episodes release weekly, serving up fresh leadership insights for the modern QSR manager.

Partnership & Audience Signals

Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Established Catalog

94 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Dec 12, 2024
Consistency
99%
Hosting
feeds.podcastle.ai

Recent Episodes

S2E13 Coach to Win (S2E13)

Apr 02, 2026 14m

Nick and Riley are stuck on this coaching theme as the organization prepares to focus on procedures. They discuss coaching to win and how coaching on what's going well is equally if not more…

S2E12 Don't Fix, Coach (S2E12)

Mar 26, 2026 16m

Eric is back and the duo talk about the urge to jump in and fix a shift or position. It is tempting but it's important to coach our team so they can coach others. It gives them ownership and allows…

S2E11 First Impressions (S2E11)

Mar 19, 2026 15m

Nick and Riley talk about how a world class franchise should welcome our future leaders. As leaders we have to set and hold the standard, let's welcome our new team members so they know the standard…

S2E10 Evolving Business and Change (S2E10)

Mar 12, 2026 18m

Eric is back for a discussion on how business needs to evolve and sometimes change is required. Riley chimes in with giving the "Why" behind the changes and helping our team understand that change is…

S2E9 Take Yourself On - Nick's 75 Day Hard Challenge (S2E9)

Mar 05, 2026 24m

Nick is up to something! He's participating in the "75 Hard" Challenge! He has to do two 45 minute work outs (one outside), drink a gallon of water, read 10 pages non fiction, no alcohol AND take a…

S2E8 You're Going to Drop the Ball (S2E8)

Feb 26, 2026 15m

Oh hey Eric! 👋🏼 Eric joins Riley for a conversation on making mistakes and dropping the ball. It's going to happen but what you get to decide is how you react after you drop the ball. As a leader…

S2E7 Our New WIG + Coaching (S2E7)

Feb 19, 2026 13m

Hailey takes the reins today as the host of BX3, she talks with Riley about our new WIG and how coaching can make or break your results. It's a muscle we have to use daily to help empower and develop…

S2E6 Healthy Boundaries (S2E6)

Feb 12, 2026 15m

We have a guest today! We welcome back Hailey to the podcast this morning to talk with Riley about boundaries. the pair will discuss what they are, how to communicate them and staying consistent with…

S2E5 The Power List (S2E5)

Feb 06, 2026 14m

Nick and Riley are back in the studio after an awesome leadership panel series! We are glad to be back talking best bets and tips to become the best leader you can be! These two chat about…

BX3 Leadership Panel - What's Next (S2E4)

Jan 29, 2026 16m

In our final part of our leadership panel series, our 4 leaders share what they are looking to accomplish next. New roles, using leadership skills or focusing on the team and results all are possible…

S2E3 BX3 Leadership Panel- Implementation (S2E3)

Jan 22, 2026 22m

Welcome back for part 2 of our 3 part leadership panel series! Last week we talked with these 4 leaders about their journey and today we asked how they put their leadership in action. We heard a few…

S2E2 BX3 Leadership Panel- Journey (S2E2)

Jan 16, 2026 12m

Happy Thursday BX3! We have a special surprise for you! The next three episodes will be a series with 4 of our restaurant leaders! We are joined by General Manager Kathleen Eisenreich with her…

S2E1 BX3 Anniversary (S2 E1)

Jan 08, 2026 6m

BX3 listeners! It's been a whole year since we launched this podcast with a vision to share leadership insights to help make you and us better leaders. Whether you have years of experience or are…

S1E79 Episode #79: Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 2026 14m

Happy New Year from BX3 and Iron Arch! We are so jazzed for 2026 and are so proud of what we accomplished in 2025. Eric and Riley shared their NY resolutions and what intention they have with 2026.…

S1E78 Episode #78: Happy Holidays from BX3!

Dec 25, 2025 12m

Happy Holidays BX3! We hope you get to enjoy time with your family, friends and maybe even your work family. We appreciate and are so proud of all the things team Iron Arch as accomplished this year…

S1E77 Episode #77: Accountability Starts With Us

Dec 18, 2025 15m

Good Morning BX3! Today's discussion is centered around the oh so scary word - Accountability. It's only scary because we let it be! Listen as Eric and Riley dissect the meaning and the importance of…

S1E76 Episode #76: Intentional Training with Tyrek Justice

Dec 11, 2025 20m

Good Morning BX3! It's been officially winter these last few weeks and we hope everyone is staying safe! Today we welcome Riley and Ty into the studio! Ty has been with Iron arch for about 3 months…

S1E75 Episode #75: Here We Grow Again!

Dec 04, 2025 10m

Exciting news from Team Iron Arch! We are growing again! Riley and Eric talk about how excited they are to add 12 restaurants and 700-800 new employees to our organization. They are thrilled to…

S1E74 Episode #74: Turkey Time!

Nov 27, 2025 1m

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BX3 and Iron Arch Management! We are so thankful for all of our listeners and special shout out to our team who tunes in! We can't say thank you enough! On…

S1E73 Episode #73: Holding the Standard

Nov 20, 2025 14m

Today the duo talk about holding the standard as a leader. They talk about being the shadow of a leader and how valuable that is with your team. The standard you walk by is the standard you set, so…

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