Ethen Parker
Casual Dining Confidential
Casual dining chains are everywhere, but what are they really selling? In Casual Dining Confidential, Ethen Parker breaks down popular restaurant brands to uncover what they actually represent. Is it value, nostalgia, convenience, or just safe group dining? Each episode explores one chain through its menu, pricing strategy, and brand positioning. With guest voices and honest conversation, the show goes beyond food and looks at the business and psychology behind casual dining. If you’ve ever wondered what these restaurants are truly about, this is where you’ll find out.
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Episodes
Applebee’s: What Is It Really Selling? 22.03.2026 1:57
In the first episode of Casual Dining Confidential, Ethen Parker is joined by Oliver Grant to break down the full menu at Applebee's. But this isn’t just about appetizers and burgers. It’s about what Applebee’s represents in American casual dining. Is it a value restaurant? A nostalgia brand? A convenience play for families? Or something else entirely? From pricing strategy to portion sizes and...
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