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"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, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze.

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“Menu Talk”, formally Menu Feed, is a weekly podcast hosted by Pat Cobe of Restaurant Business and Bret Thorn with Nation’s Restaurant News.

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"Restaurant Rewind" is a weekly podcast hosted by Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo as he looks at the people, concepts and trends that helped create the restaurant industry as we know it today.

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Working Lunch is a podcast from Align Public Strategies devoted to explaining the so what and now what about key issues impacting the restaurant and retail industries.

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Do consumers want to eat out or stay home? Yes

The Bottom Line: The National Restaurant Association says consumers have “pent-up demand.” But a survey from Kroger’s research arm says consumers want more home-cooked meals.

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The franchise M&A market is about to get two huge tests

The Bottom Line: Crumbl, and now Dave’s Hot Chicken, are both reportedly on the market, which will test the ability for fast-growth concepts to get massive valuations.

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McDonald's paints a dim picture of early-year restaurant industry performance

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain’s executives said that “the overall market is pretty muted” to start 2025, particularly among lower-income diners.

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She will take over management of the chicken chain’s struggling domestic business in April following the retirement of Tarun Lal.

The chain's "Starbucks Monday" free coffee promotion on the day after the Super Bowl was the most redeemed offer in its history and generated record loyalty signups and strong traffic.

Protein is king for those taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, but all sorts of consumers now link increased protein with wellness. Chains like Panda Express, Smoothie King and more are sneaking more of the muscle-building nutrient onto their menus.

The fast-food chicken chain’s franchisees have agreed to spend more on national advertising, in exchange for some royalty breaks. It is also expanding kitchen improvements.

The Bottom Line: Crumbl, and now Dave’s Hot Chicken, are both reportedly on the market, which will test the ability for fast-growth concepts to get massive valuations.

A Deeper Dive: Jim Greco, CEO of the fast-casual chain Tijuana Flats, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for helping struggling chains rebound.