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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.

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.

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.

Financing

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.

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.

Financing

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.

Operations

Chipotle's Scott Boatwright talks improving operations

By Jonathan Maze and Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 13, 2018

In the first episode of Restaurant Business' podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Chipotle's chief restaurant officer details current efforts to improve the chain’s operations.

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