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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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Why restaurant chain franchisees are struggling right now

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Austin Titus, president of Accurate Franchising, joins this week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the state of the franchise business.

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Why 2025 was another tough year for restaurant chains

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 23, 2026

A Deeper Dive: This week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast A Deeper Dive features Joe Pawlak, managing principal of Technomic, to talk about the Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

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How Kilwins is adapting to life under new owners

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Brian Britton, CEO of the ice cream and chocolate chain, joins the podcast to talk about how a brand adapts to being owned by a private-equity firm.

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Why consumers don’t think their restaurant visits are worth it

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Consumer insights expert Lisa Miller joins this week’s restaurant finance podcast to discuss what restaurants should do to improve service.

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How the Sysco-Restaurant Depot deal will affect operators

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Technomic’s David Henkes joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the giant distributor’s $29 billion deal for the country’s largest cash-and-carry provider.

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How rising gas prices will affect restaurant sales

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Rich Shank, senior principal with Restaurant Business sister company Technomic, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk gas prices.

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A look at the bankruptcy of Fat Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Hilary Russ, editor at large of Law 360, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the bankrupt owner of Twin Peaks, Round Table Pizza and several other chains.

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Why beef costs are increasing so much

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 11, 2026

A Deeper Dive: David Maloni, senior director of commodities with Arrowstream, joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss the rise in beef costs and the potential impact of gas prices on restaurants.

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The secret behind the success of Dave's Hot Chicken

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Jim Bitticks, CEO of the fast-casual hot-chicken chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about his new role and why the brand has been so successful.

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Five Guys is making some changes

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Molly Catalano, chief marketing officer for the fast-casual burger chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss the chain’s evolution and its push into catering.

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