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Chili's is experiencing momentum, Taco Bell is incorporating Tajin into its menu, and Chick-fil-A is exploring waffle 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. 611 episodes.
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
Independent-focused episode on ops and AI; limited direct value for multi-location chain marketers beyond general leadership principles.
Salad and Go filed for bankruptcy and closed its remaining locations, with Dutch Bros acquiring many of its leases.
Last Word Hospitality has grown to seven restaurants while keeping individual units small, with Found Oyster's 777-square-foot footprint serving as a model during a period of industry closures.
Burger King showed momentum, Outback Steakhouse advanced its turnaround in Q2, while Papa Johns' Toy Story promotional campaign underperformed.
Generic quality-discussion podcast with no restaurant-specific angle or operator utility.
Personal interview with a single-location fine-dining owner — no insight into multi-location brand strategy, martech, or operational scaling.
Small-scale operator advice on accounting automation, POS selection, and anti-kiosk philosophy — relevant only for independent and small-chain executives, not multi-location brand operators.
Restaurant Strategy is promoting its Restaurant Profitability Summit with capped attendance at 200 people.
Salad & Go has closed, McDonald's growth to 50,000 units faces delays, and Dine Brands reported mixed second-quarter results.
Generic podcast promo about local community marketing with no specific brand, martech, or multi-location strategy signal.
McDonald's and Dave & Buster's have both announced leadership changes amid challenging market conditions, while a new food-safety investigation has begun in the broader industry.
A podcast episode outlines five end-of-shift questions restaurant managers should answer to capture operational data and prevent cost leaks.
Jollibee's North America president discusses strategies contributing to the brand's unit economics, as the Philippines-based chain operates over 1,700 locations globally with roughly 100 in North Amer
Bobbie Lloyd has joined Magnolia Bakery's leadership as the brand expands to 53 locations globally, signaling confidence in scaling a cupcake-focused concept beyond its Greenwich Village origins.
Recent earnings reports, including results from Starbucks and Chipotle, suggest a period of stronger performance across major restaurant chains.
Dan Simons built Founding Farmers from a co-founded restaurant group in Washington, D.C. into a diversified operation spanning dining, catering, spirits, and coffee, now employing about 1,500 people a
Single-restaurant recipe demo video — no relevance to multi-location operators.
Generic CRM vendor webinar with no restaurant case study or brand example — content marketing without operator substance.
Jon Murray, now leading Indigo Road's 20+ restaurant concepts after earlier roles at Applebee's and in music, argues that increased staff investment may drive restaurant profitability.
Domino's is incentivizing app feedback, Red Lobster's former owner disputed responsibility for Endless Shrimp losses, and Popeyes relaunched upgraded chicken tenders—signaling ongoing efforts across c
Recent earnings reports show strength at Starbucks and Chipotle while Wingstop struggled, and Jersey Mike's went public, signaling mixed performance across the casual and QSR segments.
Starbucks is slowing U.S. store expansion, tariff pressures are mounting in the restaurant industry, and Yum Brands is charting a new direction following its sale of Pizza Hut.
Generic motivational podcast episode about standing out — no restaurant-specific strategy or operational content.
Motivational personal-development podcast with no restaurant-specific content or operator takeaway.
Kaizen Management, a consulting firm led by veteran foodservice CFO Robert Sloop, helps restaurant operators optimize financial performance and technology systems.
Episode on independent-restaurant ops (retention, KPIs, labor management) — useful tactical content, but limited application to multi-location chain operators with established systems.