Jul 21, 20261h 2m
Episode Summary What turns a food trend into a menu mainstay? And how can restaurant operators balance innovation, consumer demand, and supply chain realities? In this episode of Grounded , host Lauren Mitchell sits...
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Grounded
Hosted by Steve Moody · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Join us as we engage with top tier producers in the foodservice industry to hear their perspective from all links throughout the supply chain. Here, we discuss brand development, company culture, global supply chain strategy, culinary innovation and leadership from folks who founded, operate or manage multi-unit restaurant chains. Each show is tailored around the guest to dig deep into their unique journey and how it shapes their current procurement strategy in order to aggregate the best insights toward the future of foodservice.
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What is Grounded about?
Join us as we engage with top tier producers in the foodservice industry to hear their perspective from all links throughout the supply chain. Here, we discuss brand development, company culture, global supply chain strategy, culinary innovation and leadership from folks who founded, operate or manage multi-unit restaurant chains.
Who hosts Grounded?
Grounded is hosted by Steve Moody. The show has published 61 episodes to date.
What has Grounded covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How Great Food Trends Become Great Menu Items Episode is 62" (21 July 2026, 62 minutes), "Leading with Purpose: Building a Wellness Brand That Matters Episode #61" (7 July 2026, 47 minutes), and "How Chuck E. Cheese Wins the Family Decision with Blake Johnson #60" (16 June 2026, 46 minutes).
How often does Grounded publish?
Grounded publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 61 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Grounded?
Booking probability for Grounded is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grounded requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Grounded's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Grounded?
The strongest fits for Grounded are Restaurants. Grounded has a business audience.
About the host
Steve Moody hosts Grounded, a business podcast with 61 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 7, 202647 minEpisode Summary What does it take to build a purpose-driven brand in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry? In this episode of Grounded , host Lauren Mitchell sits down with Jennifer Dodd, CEO...
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Jun 2, 202647 minIn this episode of Grounded, Lauren Mitchell sits down with Mandy Muller to explore leadership, operational excellence, hospitality, and the power of people-first culture in foodservice. Mandy shares her unconventional...
May 12, 202650 minIn this episode of Grounded, Lauren Mitchell sits down with Christopher Rheault for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, leadership, produce management, supply chain strategy, and the future of global sourcing. Chris...
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Mar 17, 202632 minHow Great Restaurant Cultures Are Actually Built In this episode of Grounded, host Lauren Mitchell sits down with Tara O'Neill to explore what it really takes to build a people-first culture in the restaurant industry...
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Feb 17, 202651 minIn this episode of Grounded, Lauren Mitchell sits down with Billy Loesch to explore the mindset, risk tolerance, and systems required to scale a modern food brand. Billy shares his journey from Wall Street to founding...
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Authentic Hospitality at Scale: Inside Hopdoddy’s Growth Story with CEO Jeff Chandler- Grounded #51
Feb 2, 202636 minHopdoddy Burger Bar President & CEO Jeff Chandler joins Lauren Mitchell to break down what it takes to scale a fast-casual brand without losing what makes it special. Jeff shares leadership lessons from his University...
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Dec 16, 202558 minIn this episode of Grounded , host Lauren Mitchell brings together an inspiring panel of women leaders in hospitality to explore a question many professionals wrestle with: How do you continue to grow in your career...
Episode #45
Supply Chain Expert Exchange Recap: Freight, Fresh, and the Power of Peer Networks- Grounded #45
Dec 10, 202542 minSupply Chain Expert Exchange Recap: Freight, Fresh, and the Power of Peer Networks In this special recap episode of Grounded, host Lauren Mitchell sits down with a powerhouse panel of supply chain leaders to unpack the...
Episode #44
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Nov 18, 202539 minExplore how modern supply chain leadership goes beyond procurement in this episode with Ken Bianchi, Senior Director of Purchasing at Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In Restaurants. With more than 25 years of experience across...
Episode #43
Sustainability in Action with Snooze A.M. Eatery’s Cindy Keys - Grounded Podcast - Episode #43
Nov 11, 202553 minHow does starting on the front lines of a restaurant shape the way you lead at the executive level? On this episode of The Grounded Podcast, host Lauren Mitchell sits down with Cindy Keys, Vice President of Procurement...
Episode #42
Collective Volume Advantage with Church’s Texas Chicken’s Will Cash - Grounded Podcast - Episode #42
Nov 4, 202540 minWhat does it take to run a global supply chain while keeping brand values intact across diverse international markets? On this episode of The Grounded Podcast, host Lauren Mitchell sits down with Will Cash, Senior Vice...
Episode #41
Endurance in Executive Leadership with Stonefire Grill’s David Youngberg - Grounded - Episode #41
Oct 28, 202549 minWhat does it take to grow from flipping burgers at 15 to leading a successful restaurant brand built on people, purpose, and consistency? On this episode of The Grounded Podcast, host Lauren Mitchell sits down with...
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Danny Klein
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Jeff Chandler
Director of Public Relations, Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus
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Chris Decker
Forensic Laboratory Supervisor, Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium
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Wade Allen
EVP of Strategic Growth at Costa Vida, Brinker International
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