Podcast Episodes

McDonald’s, Shake Shack and Yum Brands

McDonald’s is going for the goal. Shake Shack is somewhat less optimistic. And Yum Brand is losing a top exec.

3 months, 1 week ago

Qdoba, Chipotle and Papa Johns

Qdoba has closed on a whole business securitization. Chipotle is testing happy hour. And Papa Johns is taking its Toy Story 5 collab to another plane…

3 months, 1 week ago

Chagee, Red Lobster, the economy

Chagee is having some success in the U.S. Red Lobster is leaving Times Square. And there are two economies in the U.S. 

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3 months, 1 week ago

Tilman Fertitta, Del Taco, Clover Food Lab

Tilman Fertitta is about to expand his hospitality empire in a big way. Del Taco is bringing back the $1 menu, sort of. And Clover Food Lab is shutti…

3 months, 1 week ago

Jersey Mike’s, Chili’s, Tropical Smoothie

Jersey Mike’s is apparently getting a new headquarters. Chili’s teamed up with Lizzo. And Tropical Smoothie is turning on its marketing engine.

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Guzman y Gomez, McDonald’s and I Heart Mac & Cheese

Guzman y Gomez is gone. McDonald’s is rethinking some of its climate targets. And I Heart Mac and Cheese is facing sanctions.

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Starbucks, 7 Brew, Memorial Day

Starbucks is ditching an AI program, 7 Brew is going gangbusters, and here comes the summer menu items.  

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Red Robin

Taco Bell is getting into the coffee game. Pizza Hut is turning to nostalgia. And Red Robin may be able to thank ChatGPT for its improved performance.

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wendy’s, Cava and KFC

Wendy’s has a new CEO, Cava had a great first quarter, and KFC is continuing its comeback plan with fried pickles.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kura Sushi, AI and protein

Kura Sushi gets a notable investor. Rotary phones are big. And here comes the protein.

3 months, 3 weeks ago