The industry's podcasts and video shows — the latest episodes, with a one-line take on what each covers and who should tune in. 588 episodes.
President Trump staged a Tax Day delivery of McDonald's to the Oval Office featuring a DoorDash driver to promote his no-tax-on-tips policy, signaling continued alignment between the administration an
Jersey Mike's rapid IPO after Blackstone buyout signals PE exit appetite and validates the sandwich chain's franchise model scaling potential.
Moonrise Bagels has grown from a pandemic home-kitchen experiment into a multi-unit operation, with founders attributing expansion to their pizza-bagel product innovation.
CEO conversation on growth and operations offers peer perspective but lacks financial results, competitive strategy, or industry trend insights.
Warren Rustand, a basketball hall of famer and former CEO of multiple companies, discusses how leadership extends beyond formal titles through purpose and discipline.
Technomic's annual Top 500 data reveals weak industry fundamentals and concentrated growth — essential benchmark for understanding competitive context and sector trends in 2025.
Freestyle evolving from beverage dispenser into API-connected data/loyalty engine shows how ancillary hardware becomes martech platform driving promotions and margin protection.
Episode argues guest experience drives marketing effectiveness — philosophical framing useful for CMOs but light on tactical brand/operator examples.
Chef profile on menu development and beverage sourcing at two independent restaurants — no relevance to multi-location chain operators.
Layne's CEO on rapid franchise expansion and 500-unit U.S. potential — emphasizes franchisee profitability and unit economics discipline as growth enabler in crowded chicken category.
Self-promotional episode on owned-customer marketing — no operator data, brand case study, or actionable framework for multi-location chains.
Subscription and membership models can generate six-figure recurring revenue streams — a playbook for multi-location operators to shift from transactional to predictable guest economics.
ChatGPT integration by major chains and Red Lobster's risky return to Endless Shrimp show brands testing AI ordering and promo-led recovery — operators need to weigh consumer demand vs. margin risk.
Scale Social AI won Restaurant Technology Network's Start-Up Alley competition at MURTEC 2026 in Las Vegas, advancing from a record field of 15 semifinalists to claim the top prize.
Episode on delegation and systems design for restaurant leadership — broadly applicable but generic motivational framing with limited operator case studies.
Leadership psychology framing around team persistence—general management content with limited operator-specific takeaway.
Founder of two-location Atlanta casual-dining group discusses operations and hospitality — insufficient scale and scope for broader industry signal.
Catering-software case study on streamlining orders and building repeat revenue—applicable to multi-location brands exploring ancillary profit centers.
Pizza chains facing headwinds while ChatGPT ordering integration and Jersey Mike's IPO momentum show sector divergence between growth brands and struggling legacy players.
Leadership and personal growth interview with a culinary entrepreneur — relevant to multi-location owner mindset but not directly about restaurant operations or martech.
Multi-unit tech leader shares ops-first AI strategy, data quality lessons, and online ordering playbook—practical for operators evaluating tech partnerships.
Philosophical take on discount strategy vs. value positioning — applicable to any restaurant, but lacks data or case studies to inform pricing decisions.
PE-backed growth playbook in experiential retail — CEO discusses post-acquisition brand modernization and unit expansion strategy relevant to multi-location operators.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement expanding into microplastics and food policy; midterm elections approaching — regulatory and public-health pressures on ingredients/packaging likely to intensify.
Coaching content on operator mindset and discipline — generic motivational framing with no concrete takeaway for multi-location brand marketers or executives.
Founder-led concept development and brand differentiation — primarily inspirational founder profile, limited actionable operator takeaway.
Single-unit fine-dining opening profile — no model or insight applicable to multi-location operators.
Self-promotional marketing audit lead-gen — no substantive industry news or operator takeaway.
Alan Roth left his restaurant business at its peak to reassess his priorities, signaling a broader question about whether operational success aligns with personal fulfillment in hospitality leadership
Judy Thelen, CEO of the restaurant recommendations app Beli, appeared at Boston University's Hospitality Leadership Summit to discuss the platform's approach to social dining curation.
Chick-fil-A's 5.2% AUV growth despite slowing from prior year and Chili's leap to #2 casual-dining show divergence — episode explores market stratification and seasoning-led menu innovation.
Established off-premise platform serving 17k+ restaurants expands into AI-driven marketing and dynamic pricing; CEO argues SMB segment will lead restaurant AI adoption.
Motivational episode on operational boundaries — generic self-help framing with no actionable restaurant-specific takeaway for multi-location operators.
Adversarial labor-relations framing with no substantive strategy or insight for multi-location operators.
Multi-unit leader shares insights on culture and concept development — useful for operators scaling beyond single brands.
Multi-unit operators learn to shift from reactive firefighting to intentional quarterly planning that clarifies priorities and unblocks decision-making bottlenecks.
Food-writer perspective on diner behavior and expectations at fine dining — cultural commentary, not operational or commercial insight for multi-location brands.
Major franchisee bankruptcy and slowing AUVs at established chains signal operator margin pressure — critical for brands evaluating franchise stability and unit economics.
Restaurant operator Andrew Dana describes shifting from inherited management practices to questioning industry conventions, suggesting a broader conversation about rethinking hospitality training and
Multi-unit scaling without outside capital and franchise expansion strategy from a concept operator—relevant to multi-location brands rethinking growth models.
Reframes word-of-mouth as outcome, not strategy — useful framing for marketing ops, but no specific tactics or tools for multi-location brands to systematize growth.
Consumer research on value perception and tech's role in visit satisfaction — signals need for multi-location brands to address experience-to-price equation.
Extended Producer Responsibility proposals and Sysco–Restaurant Depot acquisition threaten packaging costs and supplier leverage — multi-location chains face rising compliance and supply-chain risk.
Single-location legacy narrative with labor lessons (wage increases, retention) and real-estate philosophy (debt-free ownership) applicable to long-term multi-unit strategy, but primarily a heritage i
Single independent chef's career narrative—no relevance to multi-location brand operators or industry trends.
Brinker CEO Hochman details Chili's AUV climb from ~$3M to ~$5M in three years — operators learn the operational and marketing disciplines behind a major turnaround.
McDonald's Senior Director of Data Science on centralizing analytics, AI drive-thru voice signals, crew enablement tools, and why smaller chains may have tech edge—essential for understanding modern Q
Podcast aimed at independent restaurants; no insight for multi-location chain operators.
QSR marketing leader breaks down shift from discount-driven ads to content and positioning strategy — actionable for brands struggling with attribution and brand clarity.
Olo's pivot to a private ordering network and 'second-party' model signals a shift in how chains will manage off-premise channels and partner ecosystems.