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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.

Financing

Inside Zaxby’s deal with Goldman Sachs

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 24, 2020

Cofounder and CEO Zach McLeroy details the investment in this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive.”

Financing

What the restaurant industry will look like when the pandemic is over

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 18, 2020

Consultant John Gordon joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the industry’s future, who will win and who will lose.

Financing

Why some restaurants may struggle to get through the winter

Nov. 11, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Adam Werner, from AlixPartners, talking about restaurants’ difficult financial position as more shutdowns loom.

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What Inspire Brands is building with its Dunkin’ acquisition

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 04, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features a discussion with Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo on some recent deals in the restaurant industry.

Financing

What restaurant sectors thrived during the pandemic?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Lorn Davis, from the financial services firm Facteus, to talk about industry metrics in the COVID era.

Financing

Why private equity puts some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Joel Silverstein, founder of East West Hospitality Group, talking about private equity and international expansion.

Financing

Why franchise regulations are due for a makeover

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 14, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Robert Purvin, an expert on franchising and franchise relations, talking about the risks to franchisees.

Financing

Why a second wave might be worse for restaurant-landlord relations

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 07, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features real estate attorney Stephen Cohen, who has recommendations on lease negotiations.

Financing

How restaurants are being designed for a mobile future

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2020

Rapha Abreu, global head of design for Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss the connection of technology and design.

Technology

How Reef Kitchens is riding the wave of delivery demand

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 23, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Alan Philips, Reef’s chief creative officer, who explains the ghost kitchen operator’s unique model.

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