Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
RBI China, Craveworthy Brands, Chipotle
Restaurant Brands International is buying back its China business. Craveworthy Brands opened a food hall. And Chipotle taps Olympic athletes for its …
2 years ago
Value meals, Kura Sushi, organic growth
The summer of the value meal is upon us. Kura Sushi says business slowed in California. And which chains saw the most organic growth last year?
2 years ago
Service fee ban, sandwich chains, bankruptcies
California restaurants get a reprieve from a service fee ban. Americans still love sub sandwiches. And what’s behind the recent wave of restaurant ba…
2 years ago
Another bankruptcy, Panera data breach, Chick-fil-A
An Arby’s operator declared bankruptcy. Panera Bread confirms it was hit with a cyberattack. And consumers are finding less value at Chick-fil-A.
2 years ago
Starbucks-energy drinks, Perkins revamp, Grubhub-grocery
Starbucks is serving its customers an added jolt. Perkins is undergoing an extreme makeover. And Grubhub is taking a big plunge into grocery delivery…
2 years ago
Hooters, Subway, customer satisfaction
Hooters closes some struggling restaurants. A Subway franchisee files for bankruptcy. And see the brands that are doing the best at satisfying their …
2 years ago
Uncle Julio’s-Sun Holdings, Tock-American Express, fast-casual steak
Uncle Julio’s apparently has a potential buyer in the wings. American Express bought reservations platform Tock. And, if you’ve noticed a lot of stea…
2 years ago
McDonald’s $5 meal, Olive Garden, WOWorks
McDonald’s much anticipated $5 summer value meal has arrived. Lower-income consumers remain a problem for Olive Garden. And WOWorks is on the hunt fo…
2 years ago
More bankruptcies, Pizza Hut, Rubio’s
A number of small restaurant chains have filed for bankruptcy recently. Pizza Hut is trying to terminate one of its largest franchisees. And another …
2 years ago
James Kent, Blaze Pizza, Asian concepts
Accomplished chef James Kent has died. Fast-casual pizza chain Blaze overhauled its brand. And Asian concepts were among the winners in casual dining…
2 years ago