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The best of the 'A Deeper Dive' podcast

A Deeper Dive: This special look back at 2023 features clips from some of the year’s best episodes, including marketing, tipping, delivery, inflation and hot growth concepts.

The last episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” is, perhaps unsurprisingly, a look back at some of the year’s best episodes.

The episode features clips from some key guests, including marketing expert and author Chip Klose, speaking about, well, marketing.

We speak with executives from Dave’s Hot Chicken on its fascinating start. CapitalSpring’s Jim Balis gives us some news on delivery demand.

Technomic’s Lori Rakoczy talks about inflation. And our own Peter Romeo and I rant about the U.S. tipping culture.

So, take a look back at the year that was with us on this very special episode of A Deeper Dive.

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