The "Macro-Centric" Menu: Why 2026 Diners Want Stats, Not Stories

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of health-forward fast casual dining and the importance of nutritional literacy.

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron sits down with Chris Treloar, CEO of PLNT Burger, and Trace Miller, founder of Konala Protein Bowls, to break down what health-forward fast casual actually looks like in 2025 and beyond. From PLNT Burger's high-volume Whole Foods footprint to Konala's drive-thru protein bowl model built for busy families, the conversation covers menu strategy, the rise of nutritional literacy, GLP-1's impact on dining behavior, and why the future of fast food isn't the death of convenience — it's making healthy eating just as convenient as the golden arches. #FastCasualNation #HealthyFastFood #PlantBased 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/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…

People in this episode

Host: Paul Barron

Guests: Chris Treloar, Trace Miller

Topics covered

• health-forward fast casual
• menu strategy
• nutritional literacy
• dining behavior
• convenient healthy eating

Keywords

• fast casual
• healthy eating
• menu strategy
• nutritional literacy
• dining behavior
• PLNT Burger
• Konala Protein Bowls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PLNT Burger, Konala Protein Bowls, Whole Foods, SavorFM

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