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The Week in Restaurants

What's happening in the restaurant industry this week, with a discussion on the week's biggest news and topics, along with technology trends and other issues. 

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A look at the unfulfilled promise of Noodles & Company

 By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 05, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast features a look at the fast-casual noodle chain, Smokey Bones’ closures and McDonald’s value war.

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A wild week for Cracker Barrel

 By Jonathan Maze and Lisa Jennings on Aug. 28, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the Cracker Barrel logo issue, Taco Bell’s marketing and slop bowls.

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Why the value wars will last a few more months

By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at McDonald’s bundled meal discounts, Bravo Brio’s bankruptcy and the Cracker Barrel controversy.

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Why fast-casual restaurants' sales are slowing

By Jonathan Maze and Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at fast-casual struggles, Chili’s strong sales and Subway’s cash.

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Casual dining is beating fast food right now

By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 08, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the gap in performance between casual-dining and fast-food chains.

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Starbucks makes progress in its turnaround

By Jonathan Maze and Lisa Jennings on Aug. 01, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at Starbucks earnings, Tesla’s new restaurant and a rare Wingstop result.

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Why Chipotle needs to push more value

By Joe Guszkowski and Lisa Jennings on Jul. 25, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week's episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at Chipotle's tough quarter, right-wing pressure on Cracker Barrel and McDonald's new drink lineup.

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A potential deal could shake up food distribution

By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 18, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast looks at a potential US Foods-Performance Food Group merger, Red Robin’s value push and Del Taco.

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Untangling what no tax on tips means for restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski and Lisa Jennings on Jul. 11, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: On this week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast, we discuss the impact of no tax on tips, Wendy's new CEO and the toll of bankruptcies on the full-service segment.

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Value pressure comes to the fast-casual sector

By Jonathan Maze and Lisa Jennings on Jun. 27, 2025

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the restaurant news discussion podcast features a look at fast-casual prices, deportation's impact on restaurant sales, and McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme.

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