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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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Smashburger’s Tom Ryan dishes on the burger wars

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2018

In the latest edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," we also talk about Chipotle’s recovery from food safety-related sales challenges.

Operations

Firehouse Subs’ Don Fox on the impact of the takeout trend

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The CEO of the sandwich chain talks about how consumers have changed the company.

Operations

Why Chick-fil-A is getting into the meal kit business

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2018

Also on this week’s episode of “A Deeper Dive,” RB revisits some times when executives got their brands into trouble.

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Would Wendy’s buy Papa John’s?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

A report says the two held merger talks before John Schnatter’s resignation, which says a lot about both companies, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Subway’s James Walker on how delivery is changing restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Subway’s VP of North America talks real estate, and we talk about the future of takeout.

Marketing

How John Schnatter’s problems have damaged Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2018

In a special episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Technomic's Robert Byrne talks about Papa John’s reputation challenges.

Food

How McDonald’s is working to change its menu

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

Chad Schafer, McDonald’s senior director of menu innovation, discusses the chain’s improvement efforts in "A Deeper Dive."

Operations

Why small restaurant chains have the advantage

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 05, 2018

In its latest episode, "A Deeper Dive" provides highlights from the growth-oriented Restaurant Directions conference.

Marketing

An inside look at the IHOb campaign

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 27, 2018

In the latest episode of RB's "A Deeper Dive," IHOP President Darren Rebelez talks about the company’s buzzy burger-centric move.

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Technomic talks the state of the restaurant industry

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2018

In the second episode of Restaurant Business' "A Deeper Dive" podcast, Technomic Managing Principal Joe Pawlak talks about the companies that are doing well, and those that aren't, among the Top 500 restaurant chains.

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