The Restaurant Innovator

The Restaurant Innovator produces in-depth interviews with restaurateurs and industry leaders, offering rich opportunities for PR placements around operations, growth, and hospitality innovation. With high-profile guests (CEOs, founders, and operators) and sponsor-supported episodes, it’s a strong channel for positioning clients as industry trailblazers, especially around multi-location growth, brand development, and innovative concepts.

89 episodes, Weekly, 4.7 rating

<1k, Male, USA

Instagram: 5.9k followers

apaoletta@wtwhmedia.com, dklein@wtwhmedia.com, cevergreen@wtwhmedia.com, bcoley@wtwhmedia.com, sdanley@wtwhmedia.com, sdoner@wtwhmedia.com, adobsovic@wtwhmedia.com, edrezner@wtwhmedia.com

The Restaurant Innovator is a podcast from the editors of FSR magazine—the leading publication for full-service restaurants—that dives into the world of running restaurants and explores the latest trends, strategies, and technologies being used by today's NextGen operators. Each episode features insightful conversations with trailblazing restaurateurs who are leading the charge in creating new and memorable experiences. From cutting-edge menu design and front-of-house operations to back-of-house efficiencies and sustainability initiatives, The Restaurant Innovator offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just getting started in the business, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices.

FSR Editorial Team

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers, Food, Business News

CEO, founder, co-owner, or senior operator in food & beverage

led multi-location restaurant concepts, driving growth or turnaround, raising capital or forming strategic partnerships, recognition in industry press or awards

Jiayou Lin (Leon Lin) - Behold Juice, Citrus Alternatives, Beverage Operations, Anthony Valletta - Behold Juice, Beverage Operations, Pre-batching, Labor Savings, Gabriela Lopez - Culinary Career, Elevated Mexican Cuisine, Restaurant Concepts, Adam Halberg - People Over Tech, No QR Codes; Hospitality Strategy, Kevin Templeton - Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Chopped/beat Bobby Flay

restaurant operations, hospitality, beverage program, culinary entrepreneurship, catering, private equity, brand growth, sustainability, menu design, guest experience