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.
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Episodes
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Oct 30, 2019 • 26min
Why the restaurant lending market is still booming
On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive, " Mark Wasilefsky, head of the restaurant finance group for TD Bank, talks about financing.
Oct 23, 2019 • 27min
How restaurants can combat an economic slowdown
On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Joe Pawlak of Technomic discusses a recent downturn in industry growth.
Oct 16, 2019 • 31min
How the plant-based trend is helping Veggie Grill
Steve Heeley, CEO of the veggie-friendly fast-casual chain Veggie Grill, joins this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the plant-based trend.
Oct 9, 2019 • 41min
Debating the risks and rewards of franchising
On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," franchising experts Matthew Haller and Keith Miller debate the riskiness of operating a franchise business.
Oct 2, 2019 • 29min
How Portillo’s finds new markets
On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Michael Osanloo, CEO of Portillo’s, discusses how the chain finds its way outside of its home territory.
Sep 25, 2019 • 31min
How Auntie Anne’s is evolving beyond the mall
Heather Neary, president of the pretzel chain, joins the RB podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss how the chain is adapting to meet consumer needs.
Sep 18, 2019 • 35min
How fast-growing Tropical Smoothie keeps chugging
CEO of Tropical Smoothie discusses key growth factors such as digital expansion and diverse menu. Evolution of food offerings and focus on quality for brand loyalty. Emphasis on digital transformation strategy and smoothie delivery convenience. Discussion on unique business model strategies and franchise growth dynamics.
Sep 11, 2019 • 30min
The IPO market reopens for restaurants
On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Ashish Seth of BMO Capital Markets talks about Kura Sushi's IPO and a crazy summer for M&A.
Sep 4, 2019 • 32min
What is the future of casual dining?
This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features former Red Robin CEO Denny Marie Post, speaking about the challenges faced by dine-in concepts.
Aug 28, 2019 • 29min
How small chains can tackle delivery
Larry Ryback, CEO of Cotton Patch Cafe, joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss how a small, regional chain can take advantage of the latest trend, even in small locations.
