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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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How long will the restaurant sales boom last?

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 18, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo economist, talking about the state of the industry.

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How organizations can best tackle diversity issues

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 11, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features James Pogue, a leadership consultant and CEO of JP Enterprises.

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Can a franchisee be a successful brand operator?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Tabbassum Mumtaz, CEO of Ampex Brands, and Ericka Garza, brand president of its latest acquisition, Au Bon Pain.

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What it takes to make a good fast-food burger

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features television writer and producer Bill Oakley, best known for The Simpsons, but also a prolific Instagram food reviewer.

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Why the real estate market is so hot right now

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Barry Wolfe, senior managing director of investments at Marcus and Millichap, talking about the hot real estate market.

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Is the plant-based meat revolution past its peak?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 14, 2021

RB editors Pat Cobe and Heather Lalley join Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze to discuss and debate the future of plant-based meat at fast-food restaurants.

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Is there any hope for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2021

Sean Kennedy, executive vice president of public affairs for the National Restaurant Association, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive.”

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How Red Robin is helping vault Donatos around the country

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2021

CEO Tom Krouse joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about expansion, ghost kitchens and Red Robin.

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How companies can keep their best employees in a tough market

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2021

Helen Lao, founder and CEO of ClearPath Solutions, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss issues with recruitment and retention of executives and franchisees.

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How Jollibee plans to take over the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2021

Maribeth Dela Cruz, president of Jollibee North America, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the chain’s plan to grow in the U.S.

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