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QSR Uncut

QSR magazine

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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390 episodes

  1. Why Did KFC Switch to Coke? with Enliven CEO Tim Harms 41:52
  2. The Story of Outback Steakhouse and the Bloomin' Onion, with Cofounder Tim Gannon 53:57
  3. Talking Leadership, History, and Building a Growth Brand, with Dave's Hot Chicken CEO Jim Bitticks 52:37
  4. The Enduring Story of Wienerschnitzel, and What’s Still to Come, with CEO J.R. Galardi 38:52
  5. Winning in the Digital Restaurant Economy, with DoorDash’s Jeff Frost 45:04
  6. Smalls Sliders Plans a Big Leap, with Founder Brandon Landry 38:39
  7. Tiki Bagel Joins the Bagel Surge, with Founder PJ Powell 35:50
  8. Why Mike's Red Tacos Could Be the Next Big Thing, with CDO Patrick Cunningham 35:21
  9. Solving Restaurant Tech Fatigue: Turning Friction Into Flow 54:56
  10. Restaurant Development Trends, from Two Ex-Raising Cane’s Operators 54:00
  11. Talking GLP-1s, Wellness, and Crisp & Green’s Next Growth Chapter, with Steele Smiley 36:37
  12. The ROI of Restaurant Conferences: There Has to Be a Better Way, with Michael Sien 35:01
  13. Huey Magoo’s and the Rise of a Chicken Powerhouse, with CEO Andy Howard 33:09
  14. Can AI Make You a Better Leader? with Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator Jon Harmeling 45:00
  15. The Rise of AI and Location Intelligence in QSR, with Gladys Kong 38:03
  16. Cinnabon Makes a Big Beverage Move, with Chief Brand Officer Urvi Patel 31:59
  17. QSR Tech and Drive-Thru Expectations: What Do Customers Really Want? 46:33
  18. Welcome to Moe’s! … for Late-Night? With Chief Brand Officer Mike Smith 39:13
  19. How Your Kitchen Can Solve Margin Pressure, with Kelli Jenkins and Derek Clayton 38:24
  20. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Preps for Lift-Off, with President Bob Andersen 49:08
  21. Lessons on Leadership from One of the Industry’s Most Important B2B Companies 45:29
  22. A Conversation on Franchising, Growth, and the State of Restaurants, with Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe 41:06
  23. The Journey of Beignet Spot, with CEO and Cofounder Fabrice Alce 45:20
  24. Winning the Value Customer, with Cici's President Jeff Hetsel 33:17
  25. A New Way for Franchisees to Find Capital, with Zack Fishman and Jimmy Frischling 45:25
  26. What’s Next for Potbelly After RaceTrac Sale, with Jennifer Durham 42:19
  27. Revealing the Growth Potential of Secret Burger Kitchen, with CEO Paul Sandhu 35:26
  28. The State of Restaurant Media, with Brian Lowe 44:45
  29. The State of Digital in Fast Food and Fast Casual: Revisited (2026 Edition) 48:57
  30. Staying a Step Above, with Velvet Taco's New CEO Chris Schultz 33:15
  31. [BONUS] Two Announcements and Invites to Join Other Restaurant Leaders 13:18
  32. The Marketing Genius Behind Dave’s Hot Chicken, with CMO Brandon Rhoten 40:22
  33. The Remarkable Story of Konala, with Founder Trace Miller 38:11
  34. The Future of Plant-Based Burger Chains, with Chris Treloar 34:39
  35. The Unbridled Growth Story of CookUnity, with Morley Ivers 30:41
  36. The Future of QSR Design, with Queenie Lo 28:18
  37. Sweetfin at 10 Years: Expanding Beyond Poke, with Cofounder Seth Cohen 33:41
  38. How FiiZ Drinks is Building a Soda Empire, with Scott Ball 39:15
  39. Paris Baguette and the Road to 1,000 Restaurants, with CDO Nick Scaccio 25:14
  40. [BONUS] CEO to CEO: A&W Restaurants' Betsy Schmandt and Kilwins' Brian Britton 38:24
  41. Beverage Trends, Menu Moves, and the Research Powering Restaurants, with Tomás Gilbert 37:09
  42. Inside the Rise of Fuku, and a Sandwich That Couldn’t Be Kept a Secret 40:41
  43. Taco Cabana Gears Up for National Growth, with John Ramsay 34:47
  44. Jollibee is Ready for its U.S. Growth Push, with Peter Wright 35:31
  45. Getting Real on Restaurant Real Estate, with Joe Blanton 38:57
  46. Inside the Growth Journey of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen, with CEO Michel Falcon 43:29
  47. Staying Relevant and Fueling Growth, with Rita’s CDO Lawrence Brown 24:29
  48. Will Starbucks’ Redesign Strategy Work? 43:29
  49. [BONUS] CEO to CEO: Original ChopShop's Jason Morgan and Taziki's Dan Simpson 1:06:22
  50. Becoming an Unmissable Brand, with Habit Burger & Grill CMO Jack Hinchliffe 41:14