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A Deeper Dive

Restaurant Business Magazine

“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. Host Jonathan Maze deep dives into hot topics, from delivery to discounting and marketing to menu, giving operators the latest information and solutions to drive their businesses.Subscribe now! Restaurant Business: https://www.restaurantbusinessonlin

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431 episodes

  1. Why so many chains are changing their beverage providers 28:37
  2. How AI is impacting restaurant reservations 27:29
  3. What is the future of drone delivery? 23:13
  4. How Del Taco is faring under its new owner 31:15
  5. Why independent restaurants are winning right now 27:06
  6. How Black Rock Coffee Bar is doing since its IPO 34:27
  7. How GLP-1 drugs are, and aren’t, affecting restaurants 37:07
  8. How Carl’s Jr. is improving its menu 29:43
  9. Can extended hours really improve store profits? 27:12
  10. How Topgolf continues to evolve its business 26:55
  11. Why Teriyaki Madness has kept growing in a tough market 25:50
  12. How growth chains adapt to a changing restaurant market 28:58
  13. An interview with Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican 34:28
  14. An innovative new strategy for financing restaurant growth 27:15
  15. How the Jersey Mike's IPO will affect the M&A market 26:44
  16. What is going on with the restaurant labor market? 29:04
  17. Why careful growth is vital for restaurant chains 26:07
  18. Inside the sale of Hopdoddy Burger Bar 29:50
  19. The story of a growing, Midwestern salad chain 29:09
  20. How restaurants are faring this spring 31:14
  21. Giordano's is getting ready to grow again 27:12
  22. Why some restaurants face a leadership vacuum 27:08
  23. How restaurants can handle the K-shaped economy 27:27
  24. What is wrong with the pizza market? 31:10
  25. This company is taking Chinese takeout into the modern era 25:25
  26. A look at the future of Chuck E. Cheese 28:09
  27. Why restaurant chain franchisees are struggling right now 27:44
  28. Why 2025 was another tough year for restaurant chains 29:44
  29. How Kilwins is adapting to life under new owners 26:30
  30. Why consumers don’t think their restaurant visits are worth it 34:35
  31. How the Sysco-Restaurant Depot deal will affect operators 29:28
  32. How rising gas prices will affect restaurant sales 29:04
  33. A look at the bankruptcy of Fat Brands 33:53
  34. Why beef costs are increasing so much 25:43
  35. The secret behind the success of Dave's Hot Chicken 31:27
  36. Five Guys is making some changes 27:17
  37. How the restaurant industry will fare in 2026 30:37
  38. How Starbucks is changing its coffee shops 26:44
  39. How convenience stores and supermarkets are gunning for restaurants 27:49
  40. How the Saks Global bankruptcy could affect restaurant real estate 27:06
  41. Why consumers' views on value are changing 27:45
  42. How franchisees can find winning restaurant brands 29:08
  43. The outlook for restaurants in 2026 27:33
  44. Restaurant sales and traffic challenges dominated 2025 19:29
  45. How AI will reshape restaurants 28:43
  46. How AI is helping restaurants with their marketing 17:24
  47. How AI is helping restaurants in the back of the house 16:07
  48. AI is playing a bigger role in menu development 31:06
  49. How AI may, or may not, change the drive-thru 29:30
  50. AI is everywhere, but how can it help restaurants? 19:13