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.

Food

The evolution of kids menus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 20, 2019

On this episode of "A Deeper Dive,” Aimee Harvey and Robert Byrne of Technomic explore today's trends in kids menus and the influence of millennial parents.

Financing

How marketing is fueling KFC’s turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2019

This episode of "A Deeper Dive" features KFC U.S. President Kevin Hochman, on the ingredients behind the chain’s comeback.

Financing

How Tim Casey plans to fix Quiznos

Mar. 06, 2019

The CEO of Rego Restaurant Group joins the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" to explain why being part of a bigger group could help the sub chain.

Financing

How Buffalo Wild Wings is plotting its turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2019

The chain’s new president, Lyle Tick, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about his strategies for lifting sales.

Financing

How True Food Kitchen plans to grow with a healthy menu

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2019

Christine Barone, CEO of the Oprah-backed upscale casual chain, talks about the market’s challenges and opportunities in this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive."

Financing

Why restaurant chains are going private

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2019

In this episode of "A Deeper Dive," Barry McGowan, CEO of Fogo de Chao, talks about his chain’s future and why it opted to sell to Rhone Capital last year.

Financing