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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 innovation and nostalgia are working for Pizza Hut

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2023

A Deeper Dive: David Graves, president of Pizza Hut U.S., joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the chain’s comeback efforts, including its Melts sandwiches and customers' nostalgia for the brand.

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Chip Wade on how to manage the 'new workforce dynamic'

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group joins the podcast to discuss adapting to new customer demand, how to maintain workforce culture and the adjustment since taking the top job.

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Why Peter Piper Pizza is developing a fast-casual concept

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2023

A Deeper Dive: David McKillips, CEO of CEC Entertainment, joins the podcast to discuss Chuck E. Cheese and how to blend two similar brands into the same company.

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Who will win, and who will lose, as the economy slows

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2023

A Deeper Dive: R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research for the data firm Placer.ai, joins the podcast to discuss the state of industry sales and traffic.

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How Taco John's responded to the 'Taco Tuesday' challenge

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Barry Westrum, chief marketing officer for the Mexican fast-food chain, joins the podcast to discuss the trademark battle with Taco Bell.

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Why DoorDash is taking a stand on delivery menu prices

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Senior Technology Editor Joe Guszkowski joins the podcast to discuss DoorDash’s push on prices, and how long consumers will tolerate the cost of third-party delivery.

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How higher menu prices will affect restaurants as grocery inflation slows

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Michael Swanson, agricultural economist and consultant with Wells Fargo, joins the podcast to talk about the economy, inflation and the outlook on menu prices.

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Chain restaurants had a good 2022. Or did they?

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Technomic Managing Principal Joe Pawlak joins the podcast to discuss the Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, including the strength of chicken concepts, unit growth and the pizza business.

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Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm on adapting to a changing market

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The chief executive of the made-to-order doughnut chain joins the podcast to discuss the company's new prototype and growth strategy.

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How Smashburger is rethinking the drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Carl Bachmann, the brand’s president, joins the podcast to discuss the company’s growth plans and its decision to shift to its mobile-order “virtual” drive-thrus.

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