EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 8 MIN
How McDonald's and Fast Food Drive Hydroponics
from Hydroponics Daily · host Eutrema Ltd
Dr. Russell Sharp of Hydroponics Daily explores how fast food chains, from McDonald’s to Subway and Taco Bell, consume enormous volumes of fresh produce and the opportunities this creates for hydroponic growers. The episode covers surprising consumption figures, examples of high-demand chains, tips on targeting alternative buyers beyond supermarkets, and a note on Eutrema Ltd’s expansion to sell fertilisers directly in Ireland. https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/fertiliser/liquid-gold-unique-complete-fertiliser/ McDonald’s – Richard McDonald, Maurice McDonald Burger King – Keith J. Kramer, Matthew Burns KFC – Harland Colonel Sanders Subway – Fred DeLuca, Peter Buck Domino’s Pizza – Tom Monaghan, James Monaghan Pizza Hut – Dan Carney, Frank Carney Taco Bell – Glen Bell Wendy’s – Dave Thomas Starbucks – Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, Gordon Bowker Dunkin’ – William Rosenberg Popeyes – Al Copeland Chick-fil-A – S. Truett Cathy Chipotle Mexican Grill – Steve Ells Five Guys – Jerry Murrell, Janie Murrell Dairy Queen – John Fremont McCullough, Alex McCullough, Sherb Noble Jack in the Box – Robert O. Peterson Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s – Carl Karcher (Carl’s Jr.), Wilber Hardee (Hardee’s) Little Caesars – Mike Ilitch, Marian Ilitch Papa John’s – John Schnatter Tim Hortons – Tim Horton, Ron Joyce A&W – Roy W. Allen, Frank Wright Jimmy John’s – Jimmy John Liautaud Panera Bread – Ronald M. Shaich, Louis Kane, Ken Rosenthal Sonic Drive-In – Troy N. Smith Sr. In-N-Out Burger – Harry Snyder, Esther Snyder Culver’s – George Culver, Ruth Culver, Craig Culver Wingstop – Antonio Swad, Bernadette Fiaschetti Shake Shack – Danny Meyer Nando’s – Fernando Duarte, Robert Brozin Pret A Manger – Jeffrey Hyman; Julian Metcalfe, Sinclair Beecham Greggs – John Gregg Wagamama – Alan Yau Costa Coffee – Bruno Costa, Sergio Costa Hungry Jack’s – Jack Cowin Red Rooster – Peter Kailis, Theo Kailis Oporto – António (Antonio) Cerqueira Grill’d – Simon Crowe Guzman y Gomez – Steven Marks, Robert Hazan Zambrero – Sam Prince Lord of the Fries – Mark Koronczyk, Amanda Leigh Walker Jollibee – Tony Tan Caktiong Leon – John Vincent, Henry Dimbleby, Allegra McEvedy Vapiano – Kent Hahne, Gregor Gerlach, Klaus Rader, Mark Korzilius Telepizza – Leopoldo Fernández Pujals Nordsee – Adolf Vinnen MOS Burger – Satoshi Sakurada Boost Juice – Janine Allis Muffin Break – Bob Nelson Pie Face – Wayne Homschek, Betty Fong Hell Pizza – Warren Powell, Callum Davies, Stuart McMullin
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Dr. Russell Sharp of Hydroponics Daily explores how fast food chains, from McDonald’s to Subway and Taco Bell, consume enormous volumes of fresh produce and the opportunities this creates for hydroponic growers. The episode covers surprising consumption figures, examples of high-demand chains, tips on targeting alternative buyers beyond supermarkets, and a note on Eutrema Ltd’s expansion to sell fertilisers directly in Ireland. https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/fertiliser/liquid-gold-unique-complete-fertiliser/ McDonald’s – Richard McDonald, Maurice McDonald Burger King – Keith J. Kramer, Matthew Burns KFC – Harland Colonel Sanders Subway – Fred DeLuca, Peter Buck Domino’s Pizza – Tom Monaghan, James Monaghan Pizza Hut – Dan Carney, Frank Carney Taco Bell – Glen Bell Wendy’s – Dave Thomas Starbucks – Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, Gordon Bowker Dunkin’ – William Rosenberg Popeyes – Al Copeland Chick-fil-A – S. Truett Cathy Chipotle Mexican Grill – Steve Ells Five Guys – Jerry Murrell, Janie Murrell Dairy Queen – John Fremont McCullough, Alex McCullough, Sherb Noble Jack in the Box – Robert O. Peterson Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s – Carl Karcher (Carl’s Jr.), Wilber Hardee (Hardee’s) Little Caesars – Mike Ilitch, Marian Ilitch Papa John’s – John Schnatter Tim Hortons – Tim Horton, Ron Joyce A&W – Roy W. Allen, Frank Wright Jimmy John’s – Jimmy John Liautaud Panera Bread – Ronald M. Shaich, Louis Kane, Ken Rosenthal Sonic Drive-In – Troy N. Smith Sr. In-N-Out Burger – Harry Snyder, Esther Snyder Culver’s – George Culver, Ruth Culver, Craig Culver Wingstop – Antonio Swad, Bernadette Fiaschetti Shake Shack – Danny Meyer Nando’s – Fernando Duarte, Robert Brozin Pret A Manger – Jeffrey Hyman; Julian Metcalfe, Sinclair Beecham Greggs – John Gregg Wagamama – Alan Yau Costa Coffee – Bruno Costa, Sergio Costa Hungry Jack’s – Jack Cowin Red Rooster – Peter Kailis, Theo Kailis Oporto – António (Antonio) Cerqueira Grill’d – Simon Crowe Guzman y Gomez – Steven Marks, Robert Hazan Zambrero – Sam Prince Lord of the Fries – Mark Koronczyk, Amanda Leigh Walker Jollibee – Tony Tan Caktiong Leon – John Vincent, Henry Dimbleby, Allegra McEvedy Vapiano – Kent Hahne, Gregor Gerlach, Klaus Rader, Mark Korzilius Telepizza – Leopoldo Fernández Pujals Nordsee – Adolf Vinnen MOS Burger – Satoshi Sakurada Boost Juice – Janine Allis Muffin Break – Bob Nelson Pie Face – Wayne Homschek, Betty Fong Hell Pizza – Warren Powell, Callum Davies, Stuart McMullin
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