The industry's podcasts and video shows — the latest episodes, with a one-line take on what each covers and who should tune in. 360 episodes.
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.
Multi-headline roundup: Shake Shack launches first loyalty program and AI tools targeting 1,500 units; McDonald's escalates value wars; labor market tightens.
Delegation and systems design for owner-operators — applies broadly, but lacks detail on implementation frameworks for multi-location accountability.
Personal-philosophy episode unrelated to restaurant operations or business strategy.
Vendor-focused episode on cooking oil commodities and sourcing — relevant mainly to operators managing food costs at scale.
Onigilly's systems-driven scaling from street cart to franchise network offers case study on commissary operations, site selection tools (Placer.ai), and franchisee selection discipline for growth-sta
Episode covers cost control, labor optimization, and margin recovery via systems — relevant for multi-location operators struggling with profit despite traffic.
Post-bankruptcy Red Lobster still struggling and Sysco-Restaurant Depot deal complications highlight M&A execution risk — relevant for operators assessing supply chain stability.
Drone delivery economics still underwater for most restaurants; informational but not yet actionable for operator ROI decisions.
Case study on scaling a healthy-food concept through brand clarity and marketing strategy — shows how positioning survives downturns in a crowded vertical.
Sysco-Restaurant Depot acquisition deep-dive with expert analysis of FTC approval odds and supply-chain consolidation impact on operators — critical M&A for multi-location chains.
The Restaurant Technology Network held a town hall session exploring how operators and technology providers can collaborate on restaurant technology strategy and implementation.
Generic social-media philosophy episode with no restaurant-specific data, case studies, or actionable frameworks for multi-location brand marketing.
Randy Hines, CEO and partner at The Kolache Shoppe, will participate in a live Q&A on the Restaurant Unstoppable Network on May 4th, 2026.
Kiosks are growing triple-digit transaction volume; Oracle's agentic AI is targeting labor scheduling and inventory to eliminate manual software interaction for enterprises.
Trade-show promotional recap covering AI, tech, and trends — useful as event reminder but no substantive news content.
Coaching episode on prime cost tracking — fundamental financial literacy content, but no novel insight or operator benchmark for multi-location chains.
CEO interview on turnaround execution — part 1 covers leadership lessons from P&G and Yum that drove 19 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
QSR loyalty and menu innovation hold up against commodity inflation—Lion's Choice case shows customer retention beats margin pressure when value and consistency align.
Deep-dive on performance measurement in influencer marketing for restaurants — addresses how to turn organic/creator content into predictable, ROI-tracked growth.
Bilt's new hospitality concierge targets restaurants and points-economy integration—watch for how this loyalty+fintech play gains traction with multi-location brands.
Generic independent-restaurant marketing advice; not relevant to multi-location brand strategy.
Podcast roundup of live product updates (Pizza Tracker granularity, premium burger margin play, ramen exploration) and promotional tactics across major chains — useful snapshot of what's working this
RTN membership pitch highlighting standards labs and frameworks; useful for tech procurement leaders but primarily promotional in nature.
Beef supply-chain disruption and shifting union organizing landscape — operators should monitor both immediate sourcing pressure and longer-term labor-cost risk.
Menu-as-sales-tool philosophy lacks specifics; no data on pricing, mix management, or operational leverage for multi-location menus.
Danny Meyer reflected on leadership and hospitality principles from his book Setting the Table during a talk with Bobby Stuckey in Denver, reinforcing ideas relevant to restaurant operators and coache
Personal-development episode on personality types unrelated to restaurant business or operations.
Christian Wiens, founder and CEO of Loman AI, will participate in a live Q&A session hosted by the Restaurant Unstoppable Network on May 4th, 2026.