Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants
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Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants is the go-to podcast for restaurant tech founders and revenue leaders who want to win. Hosted by Paul Molinari of Popcorn GTM, this show is your filter in a market flooded with 1,500+ tech vendors and AI-powered hype. Paul gets down to brass tacks, talking with the sharpest minds in the business to uncover strategies that actually move the needle. If you’re serious about growth, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.
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Drones, Dilemmas, and Restaurant Delivery Economics Explained
Is drone delivery the future of restaurants—or just expensive hype? From DoorDash to Amazon Prime Air, drones are already dropping off pizzas and burritos in suburban America. But the numbers tell a…
Drones, Dilemmas, and Restaurant Delivery Economics
In this episode of Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants we explore the world of drone delivery in the food industry. Are we on the verge of seeing flying burritos and instant meals from the sky,…
Gen X and the Restaurant Tech Revolution
In this episode of Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants, host Paul Molinari delivers something more personal — a 40-year journey through restaurant technology through the lens of a Gen X operator.…
Curbit’s Scott Siegel on Digital Order Orchestration, Kitchen Capacity, and the “Happy Handoff”
In this Thirsty Thursday episode, we welcome Scott Siegel of Curbit to discuss digital order orchestration and kitchen capacity management to reduce late pickups, cold food, and crowded pickup areas.…
The Great Fast Food CEO War of 2026: Viral Moments, Loyalty Data, and Digital Infrastructure
In early March, McDonald’s CEO posted a LinkedIn video taking a careful bite of the new Big Arch burger, sparking widespread mockery and triggering response videos from Burger King and Wendy’s in…
Olo Launches a Customer Ordering App: Win for Guests, Brands, or Olo?
Breaking down Olo’s new customer-facing ordering app and asking who really benefits—guests, restaurant brands, or Olo. It frames the app as a “remote control” for ordering across many Olo-powered…
How AI Ordering Innovation is Driving Results for Shipley Donuts
Paul and Matt are joined by Kerry Leo, Vice President of Technology at Shipley Donuts, to discuss Shipley’s modernization journey since he joined in 2021. Leo explains how Shipley moved from…
Vendor & Operator Etiquette in Restaurant Tech: Trade Show Do’s and Don’ts with Salsarita’s VP of Technology
It's another Thirsty Thursday episode! This time Paul and Matt welcome Laurens Pitts, VP of Technology at Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill, a Charlotte, North Carolina–based fast-casual Tex-Mex chain…
Are Loyalty Programs Dead? Thirsty Thursday with Joanna Fantozzi of Nation s Restaurant News
Guest Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, joins Paul and Matt to discuss where restaurant loyalty is headed. Fantozzi argues “is loyalty dead?” is…
Thirsty Thursday - Talkin' MURTEC with Abby Lorden, Publisher of Hospitality Technology
Hosts Paul and Matt chat with Abby Lorden, the publisher of Hospitality Technology, about her industry insights and the upcoming MURTEC 2026 conference. Abby shares her expertise on technology trends…
Embracing the New Food Pyramid: Opportunities for Modern Restaurants
In this episode of 'Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants,' host Paul Molinari from Popcorn GTM explores the implications of the flipped food pyramid. Highlighting the USDA's updated nutritional…
Using Tech to Navigate Immigration and Labor Challenges in Restaurants
In this episode of 'Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants', host Paul Molinari of Popcorn, GTM, addresses the pressing challenges restaurant owners face due to immigration enforcement and labor…
Appetite for Disruption - Restaurants Welcome the GLP-1 Opportunity
In this episode of 'Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants', hosted by Paul Molinari from Popcorn GTM, we dive into the significant impact GLP-1 medications are having on consumer dining habits.…
What is Working in 2026? Popup Bagels and Here's Why
Join me, Paul Molinari from Popcorn GTM, as I dive into the tech-fueled rise of Popup Bagels and why they're revolutionizing breakfast culture. From scaling with data to mastering customer…
AI-Powered Dashboards: The Crystal Ball for Your Restaurant Operation
In this episode of Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants, host Paul Molinari from Popcorn GTM discusses revolutionary advancements in restaurant data management with Manan Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO…
Streamlining Restaurant Tech: Practical Tips with Pro Systems Strategist, Audre Bogoni
In this episode of Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants, Paul Molinari engages in an enlightening conversation with Audre Bogoni, a restaurant systems strategist and former operator, about…
XR and AI in Hospitality Through the Lens of Skip Kimpel, CEO of Magicgate
Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants, host Paul Molinari from Popcorn talks with Skip Kimpel, CEO of Magicgate. The discussion dives into the transformative potential of extended reality (XR)…
Using Predictive AI Tools for Everyday Restaurant Ops with Matt Wampler of ClearCOGS
Join MSMR as we dive into predictive operations in the restaurant industry with ClearCOGS CEO, Matt Wampler. In this episode, Matt discusses how AI and data forecasting is used to help restaurant…
Leading with Purpose: Real Leadership Inside Growing Teams with Rudy Miick
Leadership often gets boxed into “executive tasks” or “HR stuff.” But good leadership is not a luxury. It’s the difference between teams that coast and teams that transform. Rudy Miick has spent…
Restaurant Payments 101: Demystifying Payment Technology with Phil Crawford of Adyen
In this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of restaurant payments with Phil Crawford, the Global Head of Food and Beverage at Adyen. From understanding the journey of a transaction from…
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Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants has published 62 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Arts, Business.
Modern Solutions for Modern Restaurants is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.
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