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Alicia Mowder discusses Mendocino Farms' growth and strategies in the fast-casual sandwich market.

Mendocino Farms CMO Alicia Mowder joins Fast Casual Nation to break down how the fast-casual chain hit its 100th location while staying true to chef-driven quality, elevated hospitality, and a private-equity partnership that hasn't compromised its brand. Hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler dig into the brand's sandwich-versus-salad menu strategy, its guest-survey feedback loop, catering trends, and why the chain is intentionally slow-walking kiosks and AI ordering tech. The episode closes with Loop AI's Casey Hilder unpacking how restaurant operators can separate real AI value from industry hype. #FastCasualNation #MendocinoFarms #RestaurantIndustry 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…

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Hosts: Paul Barron, Cherryh Cansler

Guest: Alicia Mowder

Topics covered

• fast-casual dining
• restaurant technology
• menu strategy
• hospitality
• AI in restaurants

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mendocino Farms, Loop AI

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