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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 nostalgia keeps Mountain Mike’s on the growth track

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Co-CEOs Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme, along with President/COO Jim Metevier, join the podcast to talk about the brand has maintained its dine-in business even as takeout takes off.

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Applebee’s John Cywinski on the future of casual dining

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2022

A Deeper Dive: The president of Applebee’s joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the chain’s ability to keep its takeout business even as customers return to dine-in.

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The fast-casual sector is dead, or maybe it isn’t

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2022

A Deeper Dive: This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast features a discussion on the blurring lines between quick service and fast casual.

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How video games proved to be a winner for Cicis

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Jeff Hetsel, president of the pizza buffet chain, joins the podcast to talk about the impact of its growing business of amusements.

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How restaurants can avoid becoming a political football

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 19, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Joe Kefauver, managing partner with Align Public Strategies, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about ESG, unions and the Fast Act.

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How operators can navigate a tough pricing environment

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Rich Shank, senior principal with Technomic, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the impact of menu inflation on consumers.

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Why Scooter’s Coffee believes speed is key to its growth

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Company President Joe Thornton joins the podcast to discuss Scooter's and its role in a rapidly changing beverage category.

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How Gong Cha plans to take its bubble tea brand across the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2022

A Deeper Dive: This week’s podcast features Paul Reynish, CEO of the beverage chain, who talks about the company’s growth strategy.

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A look at unionization and California’s new fast-food wage law

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2022

A Deeper Dive: RB editor Peter Romeo joins Jonathan Maze to discuss the continuing unionization push at Starbucks and what’s next on the California wage law.

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A look at the devastating impact of opioid addiction

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Rick Van Warner, former CEO of Tijuana Flats, talks about the horrors of opioid addiction and how it can affect a family.

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