#191 - Next Level Burger: Expansion, Plant-Based Backlash, and the Future of Sustainable Fast Food

In this episode of Eat for the Planet, Matt de Gruyter, CEO and co-founder of Next Level Burger, discusses the brand’s significant progress since 2018, including the acquisition and turnaround of Veggie Grill, its ambitious expansion goals, and the evolving plant-based food landscape. Matt reflects on combating misinformation, balancing operational discipline with a strong work culture, and creating a sustainable, compassionate food system while emphasizing the critical role of leadership and persistence in driving long-term change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#191 - Next Level Burger: Expansion, Plant-Based Backlash, and the Future of Sustainable Fast Food is an episode from #EatForThePlanet With Nil Zacharias by W!ZARD Studios.

This episode is 60:18 long.

This episode was published on Feb 13, 2025.

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