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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. Deep dives into hot topics, from delivery to discounting and marketing to menu, will give operators the latest information and solutions to drive their businesses. Restaurant Business will also bring you expert industry trends and sales analysis from data partner Technomic, and debates and expertise from RB editors.

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The story behind the fast-growing sandwich chain Cheba Hut

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2024

A Deeper Dive: CEO Marc Torres joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about how the chain keeps customers after its pot-themed marketing gets them in the door.

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What all these bankruptcies say about the state of restaurants right now

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2024

A Deeper Dive: RB editors Joe Guszkowski and Lisa Jennings join Jonathan Maze to discuss the latest news around restaurant industry bankruptcies and some strong sales performances.

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What a potential merger of Circle K and 7-Eleven means for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Hannah Hammond, senior editor with Restaurant Business sister publication CSP Daily News, joins the podcast to discuss the growing competition between restaurants and convenience stores.

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How franchising can build multi-generational wealth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Kerri Harper-Howie, a second-generation McDonald's operator out of California, joins the RB podcast to talk about the ups and downs of operating a franchise.

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Why China is causing headaches for Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Consultant Joel Silverstein joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the state of international markets for restaurants, particularly the crazy coffee business in China.

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Why private equity likes restaurant franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Mike Esposito, the cofounder of Franchise Equity Partners, joins the podcast to talk about the state of restaurants and whether he’s buying right now.

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How Pepper Lunch is breaking into the U.S. market

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Troy Hooper, CEO of the fast-casual Asian chain, joins the podcast to talk about the brand and how it plans to grow in the U.S.

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Why restaurants are losing customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2024

A Deeper Dive: R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research with Placer.ai, joins the podcast to discuss customer counts and Starbucks.

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Why platform companies are buying so many small chains

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Kelly Roddy, CEO of Saladworks owner Woworks, joins the podcast to talk about mergers and acquisitions and the advantages of platform companies.

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Can technology fix restaurants' workforce issues?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 03, 2024

A Deeper Dive: The podcast features National Restaurant Association CEO Michelle Korsmo, and a discussion with RB Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski on AI in the drive-thru.

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