Women in Restaurant Leadership is a new podcast from the teams at QSR and FSR magazines and the podcasts QSR Uncut and The Restaurant Innovator. It will explore stories and insights from women leaders across the industry, creating a space to share ideas, aspirations, and help progress the sector forward. Join the WiRL movement!
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How Wetzel's Pretzels Built a Snack Food Empire, with CMO Hillary Frei
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Once upon a time, Wetzel's Pretzels was the go-to treat during your annual "school clothes shopping" marathon at the mall. Fast forward to today, and Wetzel's has stepped beyond the mall scene, spreading pretzel joy through food trucks, Walmart partnerships, and stand-alone bakeries. In this week’s episode, Hillary Frei and I dig into how Wetzel's …
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Co-branded Concepts Are Making a Comeback... with Kristen Hartman
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Auntie Anne's. Cinnabon. Carvel. Moe's Southwest Grill. If these brands sound familiar to you, listen up! On this week's episode, Kristen Hartman, President of Speciality Brands for GoTo Foods (formerly Focus Brands), discusses the evolution of co-branded QSR concepts. She gets down into the nitty gritty of what makes a co-branded concept successfu…
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Happy Employees Make for Happy Guests... With Mistie Boulton, Founder of EyeSpy Critiquing & Consulting
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Mistie's seen it all. From mystery shopping to operational development, team training, and more, she helps restaurants and hospitality companies enhance their guest experience through team building and culture development. We discuss some of the biggest challenges facing the industry today in terms of making employees feel seen, heard, and valued..…
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Meet Linda Chadwick, president and CEO of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. In today’s episode, we discuss her 25-plus years of experience in the industry, the moments that defined her leadership strategy, the fundamentals that shape Rita’s culture, and the idea of balancing nostalgia with innovation. Plus, I found out what her favorite Rita’s f…
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On this week’s episode, we're joined by Julie Zucker, CMO of Branded Strategic Hospitality and WiRL advisory board member. We’re talking about all things balance. 🧘🏻♀️ How do you find and maintain balance as your priorities shift in your personal and professional life? By sharing her life experiences, Julie tackles the big feelings of guilt, mothe…
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Introducing the Women in Restaurant Leadership Podcast, with Mindy Armstrong
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Welcome to Episode No. 1 of the Women in Restaurant Leadership podcast, a new initiative from the editors behind QSR and FSR magazines. We start by diving into the world of culinary with WiRL advisory board member Mindy Armstrong, who walks us through a day in her life as VP of Menu Innovation for beloved brands Perkins and Huddle House. We explore…
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