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A Deeper Dive
“A Deeper Dive” is a weekly podcast from Restaurant Business dedicated to going in-depth on the most pressing challenges and opportunities restaurant operators face today. Each Wednesday, our audience will hear from restaurant industry leaders – from Chipotle to Pincho Factory and Firehouse Subs to McDonald’s. Host Jonathan Maze deep dives into hot topics, from delivery to discounting and marketing to menu, giving operators the latest information and solutions to drive their businesses. Subscribe now! Restaurant Business: https://www.restaurantbusinessonlin
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Some restaurants push growth while others struggle to survive 02.09.2020 30:42
It’s almost as if there are two restaurant industries, with one struggling to survive the pandemic, and the other flourishing. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” discusses that dichotomy. Dennis Monroe, chairman of the Minneapolis law firm of Monroe Moxness and Berg, joins the podcast to talk about these issues.
Why the virtual brand gold rush may not be all it’s cracked up to be 26.08.2020 38:55
Virtual brands are all over the place. But the trend is riskier than it appears. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Robert Byrne, the director of consumer and industry insights with RB sister company Technomic, to talk about what has suddenly become one of the biggest trends in the restaurant space.
Why Andy Wiederhorn keeps buying restaurants 19.08.2020 30:24
Andy Wiederhorn has a penchant for burger chains. The CEO of brand-collecting company Fat Brands joins this week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss its planned $25 million purchase of Johnny Rockets, announced last week.
How Firehouse Subs hit record sales this summer 12.08.2020 32:40
Firehouse Subs’ sales are on fire. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Don Fox, CEO of the Jacksonville, Fla.-based sandwich chain, talking about the company’s strong sales coming out of the pandemic.
How Qdoba survived the quarantine on its own 05.08.2020 32:06
This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Keith Guilbault, CEO of Qdoba Mexican Eats, the 730-unit fast-casual Mexican chain. Guilbault talks about Qdoba’s response to the coronavirus and how the company got creative to serve customers during that time.
Where does the economy go from here? 29.07.2020 29:42
The economy will not recover until the pandemic is under control. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features economist Joel Naroff discussing the prospects for an economic recovery in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
Taco John’s Jim Creel on the coronavirus, expansion and LeBron James 22.07.2020 24:25
The Mexican fast-food chain’s CEO joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss how his chain has responded to COVID-19, and also Taco Tuesday.
Why BurgerFi is going public in a pandemic 15.07.2020 36:12
BurgerFi president Charlie Guzzetta joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the coronavirus and its merger with Opes Acquisition.
What restaurants should think of the worsening pandemic 08.07.2020 31:34
This week’s edition of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discussing the coronavirus resurgence and its impact on the industry.
How to protect unit profitability during a pandemic 01.07.2020 35:10
This week’s edition of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Juan Martinez, principal and cofounder of the industrial engineering firm Profitality, talking about unit economics and the coronavirus.
10 big challenges restaurants face post-COVID 24.06.2020 41:35
Navin Nagrani, executive vice president and operating partner with Hilco Real Estate, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss pain points the industry faces in the coming months.
How Punch Bowl Social is surviving the pandemic, without Cracker Barrel 17.06.2020 33:16
Three months ago, Punch Bowl Social was seemingly left for dead when its sponsor, Cracker Barrel, opted to pull its support less than one year after investing in the chain. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Robert Thompson, Punch Bowl’s CEO and founder, who discusses that event, and what the company has done in the succeeding weeks to survive.
Why cultural intelligence matters for restaurants 10.06.2020 34:21
Gerry Fernandez, president and founder of the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive.”
How to avoid buying a bad restaurant franchise 03.06.2020 31:13
This week’s edition of the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" features Jeff Lefler, CEO of FranchiseGrade.com, to talk about the risks of buying a bad franchise.
How Zaxby’s adapted to the pandemic and thrived 27.05.2020 28:39
Cofounder and CEO Zach McLeroy joins the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the chain’s response to the pandemic, as well as its future.
Restaurants are rethinking their costs during the pandemic 20.05.2020 31:40
This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features Neal Sherman, founder of restaurant equipment reseller TagEx Brands.
How is the pandemic affecting the food supply? 13.05.2020 27:50
David Maloni of ArrowStream joins “A Deeper Dive” this week to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the food supply and prices.
How landlords view the future of restaurants 06.05.2020 27:40
This week’s edition of “A Deeper Dive” features Jeff Brand, founder of real estate developer and broker Brand Partners.
How MOD Pizza is combatting the pandemic 29.04.2020 34:44
Scott Svenson, cofounder of the fast-casual pizza chain, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss the company’s strategy for dealing with the COVID-19 shutdown.
How the pandemic is affecting restaurant chains 22.04.2020 32:39
Technomic Managing Principal Joe Pawlak joins this week’s episode of “A Deeper Dive” to talk about Technomic’s Top 500 and how the pandemic is influencing sales.
How the coronavirus is shaking up delivery 15.04.2020 30:15
On this week’s edition of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive,” Melissa Wilson, principal with Technomic, talks about that subject.
How restaurants can get creative to help people and survive the shutdown 08.04.2020 31:12
Randy Dewitt, CEO of Front Burner Restaurants, joins this week’s episode of “A Deeper Dive” to talk about his company’s response to the coronavirus.
How restaurants can survive as their sales plunge 01.04.2020 29:06
Jim Balis of CapitalSpring joins “A Deeper Dive” to talk about strategies operators can use to emerge from the coronavirus shutdown.
How restaurant operators are coping with the coronavirus shutdown 25.03.2020 30:55
Applebee’s and Panera Bread franchisee Ed Doherty joins this week’s RB podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss the impact of the shutdown on his business.
How the coronavirus shock is hurting restaurants 18.03.2020 30:22
On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB editors discuss how the virus and steps to prevent its spread are impacting the industry.
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