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.
Panda Express, with over 2,600 U.S. locations generating more than $6 billion in annual sales, is profiled as a leadership case study in Asian cuisine QSR scaling.
Domino's beat earnings expectations, Maple Street Biscuit Company changed ownership, and Jersey Mike's launched its IPO—three major moves signaling continued consolidation and public market appetite i
Jeremy Lett, who spent 26 years in innovation roles at Bloomin' Brands before joining Cracker Barrel, emphasizes that product failures should be attributed to the food itself rather than operator exec
Generic podcast episode on marketing-plan frameworks — no specific restaurant brand, operator, or industry trend covered.
A cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms at Taco Bell has prompted analysis of potential sales impacts and consumer confidence effects on the chain.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce, rising restaurant bankruptcies, and increased marketing activity are dominating industry conversation this week.
Topgolf is monetizing its venues as an advertising platform, Wonder is entering the fast-food market, and a sexual harassment lawsuit against Las Vegas restaurant Bouchon has been settled.
Generic podcast episode on storytelling and emotional connection — no specific operator strategy, tactic, or industry trend covered.
Generic sales/marketing motivational content with no operator takeaway on loyalty, tech, labor, or chain-specific strategy.
HotShift's CEO will participate in a live Q&A on July 27, 2026, to discuss cost reduction strategies for restaurant software.
Conference coverage of CREATE 2026 — useful only if you're attending or considering the event; no actionable operator news or trend reporting here.
SMS best practices for restaurant marketing — covers database strategy and segmentation fundamentals that multi-unit operators should audit.
Easy Breezy founder Ari Ford scaled a premium frozen yogurt and soft-serve concept to six Bay Area locations over fourteen years, with two more opening soon, suggesting a slow-growth, location-focused
Generic self-promotional podcast pitch with no substantive episode content, guest, or operator insight disclosed.
Seth Gerber, co-owner of Boston's six-restaurant Italian group MIDA and a 2024 James Beard semifinalist, argues that treating restaurants as systems rather than people-management operations may be key
Educational program curriculum update with a finance executive's career retrospective — limited signal for current multi-location operator strategy.
Generic AI leadership discussion — no restaurant-specific angle or actionable insight for operators.
Black Rock Coffee Bar, which operates around 200 locations across seven states, is positioning itself to compete nationally against established beverage chains like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew.
Erin Levzow, a consulting CMO at CapitalSpring and co-host of Bite-Sized & Bossy, discusses her unconventional path from theater into restaurant marketing technology.
Texas Roadhouse is testing delivery, Chick-fil-A is modernizing playgrounds, and the James Beard Awards ceremony may relocate from Chicago.
Restaurant Strategy is promoting its annual Restaurant Profitability Summit with capped attendance at 200 people.
Taco Bell clarified it wasn't linked to a cyclospora outbreak, Chipotle entered Mexico for the first time, and Yoshinoya acquired a ramen chain for U.S. expansion.
Founder interview on building a small regional hospitality group — inspirational narrative but no strategic insight applicable to multi-location brand operators.
Personal narrative about independent chefs and small multi-unit operators in Detroit — not actionable for national chain marketers and executives.
Industry voices are debating whether proliferating tiered value menus have become oversaturated, while McDonald's and Burger King test new chicken offerings and Wonder explores a potential IPO.
Generic goal-setting/planning coaching show with no restaurant-specific content or operator-facing takeaway.
Hostie, an AI-powered restaurant concierge platform, raised $12 million in Series A funding, signaling investor confidence in AI-driven guest engagement tools for the restaurant industry.
Black Rock Coffee Bar's CEO outlines the brand's strategy for competing nationally, backed by growth to roughly 200 locations across seven states over 18 years.
Episode interview with independent Michelin-restaurant operators on staff-first culture and diversified revenue—valuable case study but not actionable for multi-location brand operators.
Panera is modifying its Unlimited Sip Club, Papa Murphy's continues closing units, and Olive Garden is reviving a past promotion.
Consumer listicle celebrating emerging independent and small coffee concepts — not relevant to multi-location chain operator strategy or competitive intelligence.
McDonald's and Burger King are testing new chicken products while Wonder explores an IPO and chains expand tiered value menus, signaling intensifying competition around value positioning and product i
Wonder expanded its portfolio with a new brand acquisition, while Taco Bell removed certain ingredients over cyclospora concerns and the parent company of &pizza and Tijuana Flats appointed a new CEO.
A podcast on marketing storytelling with vendor sponsorships — useful only if your team is actively rethinking promotional narrative strategy.
Generic motivational episode on restaurant success factors — no specific strategy, brand, or trend insight for multi-location operators.
Interview with founders of a small local Asheville restaurant group — no relevance to multi-location brand strategy, growth, or operator challenges.
The National Restaurant Association's chief economist shared consumer trend insights affecting food service during a mid-year industry briefing.
Philippe Massoud opened ilili, a 10,000-square-foot Lebanese restaurant in New York City in 2007 during the financial crisis with significant debt, and the restaurant has remained operating for 19 yea
McDonald's launched a transparent prototype location, Velvet Taco entered the value segment, and Chipotle secured a second video game placement within weeks of its first.
h.wood Group co-founder Brian Toll discusses leadership and hospitality strategies used by the fast-growing restaurant group to drive repeat customer visits.
Panda Express positions itself as creating a distinct fusion cuisine blending American and Chinese flavors, a positioning the chain has maintained since its 1983 founding in California.
Panda Express, founded by immigrant entrepreneurs, operates over 2,600 U.S. locations generating more than $6 billion in annual revenue, earning it Nation's Restaurant News' 2026 Brand Icon award.
Kimmie Dunlay, Senior Director of Food Service Strategy and Growth at Kept Companies, discusses the operational infrastructure behind restaurant cleanliness and maintenance.
Smokey Mo's BBQ reports selling over 1 million pounds of brisket annually while managing significant product loss during the cooking process, suggesting that unit economics in high-volume barbecue ope
YourBI (BI/analytics vendor) pitch event — niche community show useful only if your operation needs data tools evaluation.
Chipotle's venture fund made new investments, a Mountain Mike's franchisee filed for bankruptcy, and Hot Dog on a Stick changed ownership.
Marketing podcast episode on storytelling and kids' positioning — useful for brand narrative strategy but lacks specific operator takeaways or data insights.
QR code menus are now ubiquitous in restaurants (used by roughly 75%), but diners overwhelmingly prefer other options—only 1% of 850 surveyed called them their favorite, signaling a potential mismatch
Despite crowded promotional calendars, restaurant traffic remains under pressure; Sweetgreen partnered with Alice Waters on a salad while Golden Chick signals intent to increase marketing spend.
An episode of 'The Restaurant Prosperity Formula' podcast explores financial management strategies for independent restaurant operators facing declining sales and rising costs, suggesting that writing