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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.
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S1E222 Sweetfin at 10 Years: Expanding Beyond Poke, with Cofounder Seth Cohen
Seth Cohen, cofounder of Sweetfin and one of QSR Uncut’s original guests, returns to chat about the fast casual’s evolution as it celebrates 10 years. But this is far more than just a party. The…
S1E221 How FiiZ Drinks is Building a Soda Empire, with Scott Ball
FiiZ Drinks president Scott Ball joins the podcast to break down life operating in arguably QSR’s craziest market there is today—beverages. From dirty sodas to energy drinks to more, FiiZ has…
S1E220 Paris Baguette and the Road to 1,000 Restaurants, with CDO Nick Scaccio
Paris Baguette Chief Development Officer Nick Scaccio joins QSR Uncut this week to unpack the global brand's mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café in markets nationwide. Targeting 1,000…
S1E219 [BONUS] CEO to CEO: A&W Restaurants' Betsy Schmandt and Kilwins' Brian Britton
In this episode of CEO to CEO: Behind the Counter, we hand the mics over to A&W Restaurants’ CEO Betsy Schmandt and Kilwins’ CEO Brian Britton. They discuss life overseeing two of the country’s…
S1E218 Beverage Trends, Menu Moves, and the Research Powering Restaurants, with Tomás Gilbert
Tomás Gilbert, Director, Strategic Market Insights at Curion, joins QSR Uncut to break down his adventures as a qualitative researcher in the restaurant space. We get into what’s driving traffic,…
S1E217 Inside the Rise of Fuku, and a Sandwich That Couldn’t Be Kept a Secret
Fuku CEO Claudia Lezcano has held jobs from chief marketing officer of the Miami Dolphins, Marlins, executive roles at Burger King, Church’s Chicken, and more. But she knew she walked into something…
S1E216 Taco Cabana Gears Up for National Growth, with John Ramsay
John Ramsay, industry vet and director of franchise sales and development for the brand, joins QSR Uncut to discuss Taco Cabana’s recent success and how it’s positioning to take its legacy concept to…
S1E215 Jollibee is Ready for its U.S. Growth Push, with Peter Wright
Peter Wright, Jollibee's vice president of franchise development, joins QSR Uncut to discuss the global chicken giant's plans to ramp up domestic development through franchising. Voted the No. 1…
S1E214 Getting Real on Restaurant Real Estate, with Joe Blanton
Joe Blanton, founder & CEO of Stone Restaurant Real Estate, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein for a trip around the market. We look at how site selection is trending, what kind of…
S1E213 Inside the Growth Journey of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen, with CEO Michel Falcon
From culture setting to finding big-time industry supporters, like former Subway president Doug Fry, Brasa Peruvian Kitchen wants to redefine the fast casual model (it just recently opened in NYC for…
S1E212 Staying Relevant and Fueling Growth, with Rita’s CDO Lawrence Brown
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Chief Development Officer Lawrence Brown joins QSR Uncut this week to discuss how the 40-year-old Philly-based frozen treat brand is blending its nostalgic…
S1E211 Will Starbucks’ Redesign Strategy Work?
Starbucks’ strategy pivot to “turn coffee houses into living rooms” and get back to its “third place” was one of the biggest topics of 2025 and promises to grab headlines in 2026. The decision offers…
S1E210 [BONUS] CEO to CEO: Original ChopShop's Jason Morgan and Taziki's Dan Simpson
In this episode of CEO to CEO: Behind the Counter, Original ChopShop leader Jason Morgan and Taziki's Mediterranean Café's Dan Simpson quiz one another on life leading rising fast casuals. What still…
S1E209 Becoming an Unmissable Brand, with Habit Burger & Grill CMO Jack Hinchliffe
As Chief Marketing Officer of Yum! Brands’ Habit Burger & Grill since February 2023, Jack Hinchliffe leads all aspects of brand communications, retail calendar, customer insights, digital…
S1E208 Kona Ice and the Making of One of America's Top Restaurant Franchises
Founded in 2007 by Tony Lamb, Kona Ice launched its first Kona Entertainment Vehicle in Florence, Kentucky. Today, the brand has grown to more than 1,900 trucks and nearly 3,000 points of sale,…
S1E207 Why Nostalgia is Not a Strategy, and How to Future-Proof Your QSR Brand, with Mike Perry
Mike Perry, founder and chief creative officer at hospitality, food and beverage brand agency Tavern, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss how restaurants can endure in today’s weary…
S1E206 [BONUS] CEO to CEO: Cheba Hut's Marc Torres and Toppers Pizza's Adam Oldenburg
In the next episode of QSR magazine's CEO to CEO series, where we have two leading executives turn the mic on each other, Cheba Hut's Marc Torres and Toppers Pizza's Adam Oldenburg share how they…
S1E205 Why Chicken and Beverages are Surging, and Other QSR Trends to Watch, with Datassential’s Huy Do
Huy Do, Research & Insights Manager at Datassential, joins QSR Uncut this week to break down the hottest trends in the industry, from beverages to chicken to healthy eating to value, and much…
S1E204 Building a Powerhouse Restaurant Platform, with Alex Macedo
Alex Macedo, former president of Burger King and Tim Hortons, is now leading Authentic Restaurant Brands, a restaurant platform he co-founded that directs Primanti Bros, P.J. Whelihan’s, Mambo…
S1E203 AI, Tech Stacks, and the Future of QSR Operations, with Abhinav Kapur
Bikky’s Abhinav Kapur joins QSR Uncut this week to discuss the state of tech, his journey creating a platform now being used in more than 4,000 locations, from Dave’s Hot Chicken to Bojangles, and…
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