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Wendy's U.S. president returned to a previous role, while Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings are revisiting nostalgic menu offerings.
The industry's podcasts and video shows — the latest episodes, with a one-line take on what each covers and who should tune in. 587 episodes.
Wendy's U.S. president returned to a previous role, while Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings are revisiting nostalgic menu offerings.
Podcast covers internal culture and standards enforcement through shift-by-shift coaching — useful for operators struggling with consistency drift but not a news story with external trend signal.
Brandon Landry, founder of Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux and Smalls Sliders, shares operational insights on building scalable restaurant concepts; the episode suggests multi-unit success hinges on replica
Adam Weisblatt, co-founder of Last Word Hospitality, operates seven restaurants across Southern California and has written a book documenting the restaurant business; his approach prioritizes operatio
Podcast episode on internal meeting structure from a media agency — tangentially relevant to operators managing multi-unit organizations, but not restaurant-industry specific.
Chili's has posted strong recent results, while CAVA, McDonald's, and Domino's also reported quarterly performance and new product launches—though some restaurant marketing campaigns have underperform
CEO interview covering concept differentiation and multi-format expansion (full-service and fast-casual) — useful for operators exploring format leverage, but limited to a single emerging brand.
FDA's shift to mandatory GRAS review and ultra-processed food definition will reshape ingredient sourcing and compliance burden for multi-location chains; NYC delivery labor organizing signals regulat
Mix of LTO returns and expansion milestones across segments — Jollibee's first U.S. franchise marks entry into domestic franchising model worth monitoring.
Single independent restaurant founder interview — no takeaway for multi-location brand operators.
Subway is implementing measures to restrict franchisee store closures while simultaneously pushing expansion into late-night operating hours, signaling the chain may be prioritizing growth and market
Cava and Chili's posted strong quarterly results while McDonald's introduced an energy drink and Domino's launched new products, though a 'Hot Ones' branded promotion underperformed.
The Restaurant Technology Network published an updated playbook outlining three customer-acquisition and retention strategies for restaurant brands: wallet optimization, mindshare, and emotional loyal
A restaurant operator shares ten profit-improvement strategies from his own restaurant experience, covering sales, costs, staffing, and guest experience.
THC product restrictions face further delay, Pizza Hut's CEO exits post-sale, and Jack in the Box announces additional closures—signaling ongoing regulatory uncertainty and continued consolidation pre
Generic podcast on storytelling in restaurant marketing — lacks specifics on campaign cases, brand examples, or actionable frameworks.
Podcast episode on labor cost management — relevant if it offers operators new frameworks or data on staffing efficiency, but promo copy provides no specifics.
Interview with indie multi-unit owner about restaurant operations and storytelling — limited takeaway for chain operators at scale.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, a 240-unit chain, is expanding while many restaurant peers face headwinds; CEO Elisia Flores attributes momentum partly to growing interest in Hawaiian cuisine and the brand's p
Multi-concept founder discusses culture and Oklahoma City strategy, but lacks concrete operational or strategic insights applicable to chain operators.
Angry Chicks aims to expand to 100 restaurants and is prioritizing operator and location selection as core to its scaling strategy, signaling that franchise growth may depend as much on vetting partne
Farm-to-table theater and supply-chain control are growth narratives, but this episode focuses on a single startup's philosophy—limited scale signal for multi-location operators.
A podcast episode examines why major restaurant NFT and Web3 initiatives from 2021–2022 (including Taco Bell, McDonald's, Burger King, Applebee's, Chipotle, Bored & Hungry, and Starbucks Odyssey) are
A restaurant technology executive argues that thin industry margins may not be inevitable structural constraints, suggesting operators should reconsider conventional wisdom about profitability limitat
Jack in the Box's recent spicy promotion faced issues, Red Robin reported progress, and Bonchon secured new ownership.
Burger King is being called the hottest chain in America while Salad and Go shuttered all locations; major QSR chains including McDonald's and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings.
Chili's is experiencing momentum, Taco Bell is incorporating Tajin into its menu, and Chick-fil-A is exploring waffle offerings.
A podcast episode explores Danny Meyer's restaurant empire expansion; the source is a promotional announcement for a separate profitability summit.
Farmer Boys' VP of Brand & Franchise Development appeared on Restaurant Tech Trends to discuss the chain's farm-to-table positioning and QSR pricing model.
An 11-unit Minneapolis burger chain's CEO discusses strategies for entering competitive markets at a recent industry conference, suggesting how established growth chains navigate market entry and adap
A podcast pitch session for a restaurant-tech vendor attracts operator participation — reflects ongoing demand for solutions but no new product/partnership news here.
Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican discusses plans to operate Restaurant Depot as a standalone business, signaling potential portfolio restructuring within the distributor.
Cava posted strong second-quarter results, Domino's launched a product aimed at solo diners, and Jimmy John's partnered with Buffalo Wild Wings Go on a co-branded location.
Neon Greens, a St. Louis fast-casual salad chain that launched in 2024, integrates hydroponics farming on-site to supply its restaurants, signaling growing operator interest in vertically integrated s
Beyond Juicy founder Mijo Alanis built the chain from one location in 2005 to 53 stores across multiple states, a trajectory that signals how localized food concepts can scale through strategic expans
Generic motivational podcast episode with no restaurant operations or marketing content.
Podcast episode profiling single independent fine-dining operator in Charleston — no chain, brand, or operational strategy relevance.
Ryan Volberg, founder of Guestologie, argues that pursuing new customers may be counterproductive to restaurant growth; the startup focuses on optimizing existing guest relationships instead.
DoorDash acquired SevenRooms, a reservations and CRM platform founded in 2011, and a year later the integration is reshaping how the platform functions within DoorDash's ecosystem.
Papa Johns is adjusting its marketing strategy, while separate bankruptcy filings from a Moe's franchisee and a New York restaurant operator signal financial stress among different segments of the ind
Topgolf's technology leadership is investing in integrated systems across gameplay, food, beverage, and events—signaling how entertainment-hospitality hybrids are prioritizing tech infrastructure to m
Self-promotional podcast micro-lesson on Facebook/Instagram acquisition — generic marketing tactics without restaurant-brand case study or novel insight.
Burger King gained attention as a top performer while Salad and Go shut down all locations; meanwhile major chains including McDonald's and Wendy's released quarterly earnings.
Jollibee, a Philippines-based chain with over 1,700 global locations, operates around 100 North American restaurants and is expanding in the U.S. market.
Major chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings this week, while Salad and Go closed all locations—signaling mixed health across different restaurant segments.
Salad and Go's decline is examined in a case study on overexpansion, signaling that rapid scaling without operational maturity may constrain unit-level economics in fast-casual segments.
Wendy's reported declining same-store sales last quarter, El Pollo Loco is considering making a chicken tender item permanent, and Sweetgreen faced a Cyclospora outbreak that set back its recovery eff
Episode on mission and vision is general leadership content; lacks specific restaurant strategy, martech, or operational takeaway for multi-location brands.
Generic leadership podcast with no restaurant-specific content, brand case studies, or operator-focused takeaway evident from description.
P. Terry's founder Kathy Terry will discuss the restaurant's choice to establish an employee ownership trust rather than pursue a traditional exit, in a live Q&A hosted by Restaurant Unstoppable on Au