Fast Casual Nation Reunites: Paul Barron and Fastcasual.com Join Forces Once Again
In an exciting development for the fast-casual restaurant industry, Paul Barron, the pioneer of fast casual dining and consumer science expert, has partnered with Fastcasual.com, reuniting after a 15-year hiatus. This collaboration and content syndication promises to reshape the landscape of fast casual dining and propel the sector into a new era of growth and innovation.
A Legacy of Innovation
Paul Barron, widely recognized as the visionary who identified and nurtured the fast-casual sector in the mid-1990s, has left an indelible mark on the industry. As the founder of Fastcasual.com, the Fast Casual Executive Summit, and the Fast Casual Top 100, Barron's influence has been instrumental in shaping the sector's trajectory for nearly two decades.
Media Entrepreneur and Industry Thought Leader
Since his initial foray into fast casual, Barron has expanded his reach, becoming a media and investing entrepreneur with two distinct platforms. Savor.fm has emerged as the leading industry thought leadership platform and recently opened its capital & advisory focus for early-stage fast casual startups and early-stage tech for the restaurant industry. Barron's expertise in media expanded with the continued development of paulbarronnetwork.com, which focuses on blockchain, tech, and finance, as well as early-stage investing in the blockchain technology space. Despite his diverse interests, Barron's passion for fast-casual restaurant operators and consumers has remained constant, evidenced by his ongoing podcast, documentary work, and books on the subject.
The reunion of Paul Barron with Networld Media Group, the parent company of Fastcasual.com, marks a significant milestone in the industry. This partnership aims to forge a future for fast casual dining that Barron believes mirrors the sector's early stages when he first discovered its potential in the mid-90s.
Dynamic Duo - Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler
Adding to the excitement, Cherryh Cansler, senior Editor of Fastcasual.com, covering the industry for the past 15 years, will join Paul Barron as co-host of the Fast Casual Nation podcast. This powerhouse duo brings unparalleled expertise and insight to the fast-casual space, promising to deliver content that is both informative and transformative.
The Syndication partnership between Barron and Fastcasual.com will focus on several key areas:
Deep dives into the consumer science of fast-casual dining
Analysis of the segment's growth potential
Exploration of how fast casual is poised to revolutionize the industry once again
This show will also feature a new strategy of content in the podcasting genre that will shift how you consume podcasts in the future, something that Savor and Barron’s enterprises have been building over the past few years.
By combining their strengths, the partners aim to enhance multiple platforms, including Fastcasual.com, Savor.fm, industry events, and a new podcast strategy that Barron and his media science group have developed for syndicating podcasts across many media outlets, events, and associations. Barron stated - this is just the beginning of a new frontier for new media, podcasting, and technology - who better to lead it than the people who started it all?
A Legacy in the Making
This collaboration between two industry powerhouses is set to redefine the course of fast casual dining over the next two decades. By leveraging their combined expertise and resources, Barron and Fastcasual.com are poised to leave a lasting legacy in the fast-casual space.
The revamped Fast Casual Nation podcast will be available across multiple platforms, ensuring easy access for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Listeners can tune in on Fastcasual.com, Savor.fm, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. As the fast-casual sector enters this exciting new chapter, all eyes will be on Paul and Fastcasual.com as they continue to shape the future of dining in America and beyond.