Accelerate Foodservice & Hospitality Tech Show

About Accelerate Foodservice & Hospitality Tech Show

Are you a restaurant owner or operator looking to navigate the chaos of the ever-changing hospitality industry? Look no further than the Restaurant Masterminds Podcast - "Journey Of Success" Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience in leadership, marketing, technology, and operations, this podcast is your ultimate guide to overcoming challenges and achieving success in the restaurant business. Hosts Rudy Miick - Culture Guru Paul Barron - Futurist and Tech Fortune Teller Anna Tauzin - Branding Brainstormer Paul Molinari - Go To Market Ring Master Stacey Kane - The Brand Maker Each episode dives deep into a critical aspect of running a hospitality business, from adapting to changing consumer behaviors and leveraging technology for growth to building a resilient brand and cultivating a winning culture. The hosts provide the insights and strategies you need to thrive in the face of adversity through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and practical tips.

Publisher

Savor Podcast Network

Category

arts · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Dec 2022

Latest episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

66 of 111 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Economic Outlook for Restaurants

   The restaurant industry faces a critical "fork in the road" in 2026 as pricing power runs out and brands pivot to value-driven strategies. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Michael Halen joins Restaurant Mastermind hosts Paul Barron and Anna Tauzin to discuss the K-shaped recovery, casual dining's surprising renaissance led by Chili's viral marketing execution, and the intensifying QSR value wars between McDonald's, Taco Bell, and others. With economic tailwinds from lower gas prices and potential tax reforms, plus shifting consumer discovery patterns favoring TikTok over Google among Gen Z, the conversation reveals why success in 2026 will depend on mastering fundamentals: exceptional operations, smart marketing, and authentic value perception rather than technological silver bullets. #RestaurantIndustry #FoodService #HospitalityTrends Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/ (https://www.savor.fm/) Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights. Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory (https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory)

2. 

   15 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   2026 Restaurant Trends to Watch

   The Restaurant Masterminds team explores the biggest trends shaping 2026, from intimate 10-seat dining concepts and the solo dining economy surge to GLP-1 menu engineering and protein-packed offerings. Discover how low-fi authenticity is replacing polished content, why bagels and Hawaiian cuisine are poised for comebacks, and how operators can adapt to health-conscious consumers seeking meaningful experiences over convenience. Paul Barron, Paul Molinari, Stacey Kane, and Rudy Miick share actionable insights for restaurant professionals navigating the evolving hospitality landscape. #RestaurantTrends #HospitalityIndustry #MenuEngineering Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/ (https://www.savor.fm/) Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights. Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory (https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory)

3. 

   17 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Fast Casual Trends for 2026

   Paul Barron, Paul Molinari, Anna Tauzin, and Rudy Miick analyze the fast casual restaurant trends expected to shape 2026, including brand growth, international strategies, and experiential dining.

Inside a recent episode

Economic Outlook for Restaurants

Published 30 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Everybody has a different amount of pricing power, right? Like Texas Roadhouse has a lot more pricing power than, you know, say Applebee's, even though Applebee's has benefited last year from this, you know, resurgence of casual dining, which I think is mainly been due to Chile's bringing more attention to the space and to the price points that are available, you know, in an everyday value type of way in that segment. Do you think this sticks for the casual dining chains? Do you think they have kind of learned a new trick here and they're going to stay with this model? Well, listen, I think also a case -by -case basis, Chile's, I think, has legs here, you know, because they did everything the right way. […]

Who has been a guest on Accelerate Foodservice & Hospitality Tech Show

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeff Gigante
• Nick Scaccio
• Erica Spector Wishnow
• Chris Kern
• Oliver Barwin

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,678,974

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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