EPISODE · Nov 25, 2020 · 36 MIN
A big-chain mindset for a startup plant-based fast casual
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Carin Stutz has worked in the restaurant industry for about four decades, including executive positions at Così, McAlister's Deli, and Red Robin. In 2019, she took the CEO position at Chicago-based fast casual Native Foods, which has 12 units across four states serving a 100 percent plant-based menu. But while Stutz had plans to apply her corporate restaurant know-how to this exciting startup, 2020 has proved to be a major roadblock to activating that potential. Stutz joins the podcast to talk about how COVID has changed Native Foods' growth plans, what the future of plant-based dining looks like, and how her experience at major national chains is helping to guide the fast casual through the pandemic.Subscribe to QSR at QSRmagazine.com/subscribeQSR Magazine informationFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInQSRmagazine.com Have feedback or interview suggestions? Email us at [email protected].
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Carin Stutz has worked in the restaurant industry for about four decades, including executive positions at Così, McAlister's Deli, and Red Robin. In 2019, she took the CEO position at Chicago-based fast casual Native Foods, which has 12 units across four states serving a 100 percent plant-based menu. But while Stutz had plans to apply her corporate restaurant know-how to this exciting startup, 2020 has proved to be a major roadblock to activating that potential. Stutz joins the podcast to ta...
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