QSR Uncut

Ron Cardwell, Director of Commodity Strategy for Restaurant Technologies, joins QSR Uncut to discuss one of the industry’s hot-button topics: Should you consider beef tallow? What goes into a potenti…

Dan Rymer, Executive Vice President of North America, leading the consumer practice at the global executive search firm, Redgrave, specializes in QSR and the restaurant industry and has an extensive …

la Madeleine Bakery & Café CEO John Dillon joins QSR Uncut this week to discuss the ongoing evolution of a category pioneer. The industry vet joined la Madeleine in January and has worked to revitali…

Shannon Hogan recently opened a concept, TEA+POKE, with his wife Carmen, that combines two growing categories with a menu and approach that has drawn crowds since day one. Built to scale, he shares t…

Jason Valentine, CSO at Botrista, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to break down what’s perhaps the hottest battleground in quick service right now. What trends are driving the beverage movem…

Nancy Combs, VP of Culinary & Calendar Innovation at Shake Shack, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to break down the iconic burger chain’s recent menu moves, from barbecue to fried pickles to…

Sherri Kimes, Emeritus Professor at Hotel School at Cornell, makes her return to QSR Uncut after our most-listened to episode ever on dynamic pricing. We talk about where that controversial subject i…

Anthony Bambino founded 3Natives in 2013 in Tequesta, Florida. It’s since growth to 46 locations across Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, New York, and Arizona, with plans to ramp up franchising further. W…

Lola Beans founder Donny Bradley joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein as we break down the story and potential of the Tennessee-based emerging brand. How is it standing out in a drive-thru coffee…

White Castle VP Jamie Richardson and Marigold Head of Loyalty CoE Roger Williams join QSR editorial director Danny Klein for a wide-ranging chat about how one of the country’s most-iconic restaurant …

Tim Koch, COO of Franchise FastLane, began his restaurant career in supply chain at Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. owner CKE Restaurants. Now, he’s leading a top franchise development firm. Tim joins QSR ed…

Nathan Louer, chief brand officer of GoTo Foods’ concept Jamba, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss the iconic chain’s groundbreaking new “Hello Sunshine” prototype, how Jamba is bala…

Former Dutch Bros executive May Han joined Pacific Northwest icon Burgerville as Chief Development Officer in September. She came onboard as Burgerville prepares to more than double the number of exi…

This past summer, Dan Smith took the helm at Rusty Taco with more than two decades of executive experience. He's now leading a fast casual celebrating its 15th anniversary and plotting major plans, f…

Costa Vida president Wade Allen, promoted to the role last June, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss his career journey, the brand’s potential, and his evolving role atop a fast casua…

Brandon Knudsen, CEO and cofounder of Ziggi’s Coffee, convinced his wife to drop out of college to give this idea a shot. From working multiple jobs to raising a baby in the restaurant, it was hardly…

Somia Farid Silber in October stepped into the top spot at Edible. At just 31 years old, she’s now leading the parent company of Edible Arrangements, a business her father, Tariq Farid, began when sh…

Last year, in what’s become an annual tradition, restaurant operators shared their key priorities and initiatives in Qu’s fifth-annual State of Digital report. Now, CMO Jen Kern joins QSR editorial d…