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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 Handel's is keeping the focus on hospitality

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2025

A Deeper Dive: This week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast features Jennifer Schuler, CEO of the Ohio-based Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream.

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Why fireplaces are vital for La Madeleine

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2025

A Deeper Dive: John Dillon, CEO of the Dallas-based fast-casual chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the company’s growing focus on hospitality.

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How the CEO of A&W taps into brand nostalgia

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2025

A Deeper Dive: A&W CEO Betsy Schmandt joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss the fast-food chain’s strategies, its shift to technology and focus on hospitality.

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The story behind the fast-growing restaurant chain Mo'Bettahs

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 02, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Rob Ertmann, CEO of the Hawaiian-style fast-casual chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about growth strategies, barriers, tariffs and traffic.

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How Heather Neary is bringing Taco John's into the future

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2025

A Deeper Dive: On this week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast, the CEO of the fast-food Mexican chain talks about technology, franchising and menu innovation.

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How the owner of Krystal and Logan's Roadhouse makes it work

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Josh Kern, CEO of multi-brand operator SPB Hospitality, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the company’s brands and their futures.

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How Velvet Taco's unique menu gives it permission to go where others can't

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Clay Dover, CEO of the fast-casual taco chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the brand’s unique menu and its growth plans.

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How restaurants can adapt marketing in an era of AI

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 04, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Kyle Drenon, CEO and co-owner of Supper Co., joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about AI, its impact on restaurant marketing, and how companies can adapt.

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Why restaurant chains are pushing so many new menu items

By Jonathan Maze on May 28, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Chains introduced a record number of limited-time offers last year. Technomic’s Katie Belflower joins the restaurant finance podcast to explain why.

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How the restaurant industry is adjusting to the Trump administration

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Michelle Korsmo, CEO of the National Restaurant Association, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about tariffs, immigration and the state of the restaurant business.

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