The Week in Restaurants

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Dive into the dynamic world of the restaurant industry with The Week in Restaurants. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze, with rotating co-host Executive Editor Lisa Jennings or Senior Editor Joe Guskowski. This podcast delivers the latest industry news, trends, and challenges shaping the foodservice landscape. Whether you're a restaurateur, foodie, or industry enthusiast, this is your go-to source for staying informed and inspired. Look out for new episodes every Friday. Subscribe now! Restaurant Business: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/

  1. 1일 전

    Who was the most relevant restaurant CEO this century?

    Who was the most relevant CEO in the restaurant industry since 2000? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants is a special one, recorded during the National Restaurant Association Show, and looks at the most impactful industry CEOs of the past quarter century. It’s not an easy discussion. There were a lot of really good chief executives whose impact went well beyond the concept they led.  We mention a lot of CEOs, many of whom are retired, some of whom are still active, and cover every sector, including fast food, fast casual and casual-dining restaurants. Sign up for CREATE 2026: https://informaconnect.com/create/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=create26 Want more from Jonathan Maze? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-maze Tik-Tok @jonathandmaze https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive   Want more from Lisa Jennings? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/lisa-jennings Tik-Tok @jenningsswaine   Want more from Joe Guszkowski? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/joe-guszkowski

    38분

  2. 5월 15일

    Why Jack in the Box changed its CEO

    Why is Jack in the Box changing CEOs again? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the fast-food chain’s latest CEO change. Lance Tucker is out just 15 months after he was hired. But we also talk about the numerous chains facing challenges right now and what this says about the economy.  A Pizza Hut franchisee is suing the franchisor over the company’s in-house technology. We discuss that fascinating legal action. In addition, we give our thoughts on the National Restaurant Association Show. On Tech Check, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski talks about that well-known tech giant, Texas Roadhouse.  Sign up for CREATE 2026: https://informaconnect.com/create/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=create26 Want more from Jonathan Maze? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-maze (Tik-Tok @jonathandmaze) https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive

    36분

  3. 5월 8일

    Restaurant sales were all over the place last quarter

    What are we to make of the recent set of restaurant earnings? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the most recent set of earnings reports and what they say about the state of the business. There were some strong results at chains like Dutch Bros, Starbucks, Burger King, Texas Roadhouse and others. But there were also some poor performances. And in some cases the brands had relatively easy comparisons. We also talk about Sweetgreen, and whether wraps can fix its sales problems. On this week’s Technomic segment, Robert Byrne discusses consumer research on Burger King, which just reported a 5.8% same-store sales increase in the first quarter. And on Tech Check, Joe Guszkowski talks about loyalty. Want more from Jonathan Maze? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-maze Tik-Tok @jonathandmaze https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive   Want more from Lisa Jennings? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/lisa-jennings Tik-Tok @jenningsswaine   Want more from Joe Guszkowski? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/joe-guszkowski

    31분

  4. 5월 1일

    Is Starbucks really back?

    Starbucks is apparently back. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks the latest earnings report from Starbucks, its best in more than two years. Is the coffee chain out of the wilderness for good? We also look at Subway, which just introduced its newest value offer, an under $5 menu. Can the sandwich chain finally find the right note on value? Robert Byrne from Technomic also explains why Subway is having challenges. And Chili’s once again reported strong same-store sales. We talk about one scary thing—for the chain’s competitors—as it looks into the next few years.  Tech Check this week looks at the recently concluded Restaurant Leadership Conference.  Want more from Jonathan Maze? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-maze Tik-Tok @jonathandmaze https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive   Want more from Lisa Jennings? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/lisa-jennings Tik-Tok @jenningsswaine   Want more from Joe Guszkowski? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/joe-guszkowski

    36분

  5. 4월 24일

    Why Jersey Mike's is planning an IPO

    Why is Jersey Mike’s going public so quickly after its sale? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the IPO plans of the fast-casual sandwich chain less than two years after its sale to the private-equity firm Blackstone. Why is it going public so quickly? And how big of a deal is it? The Technomic Top 500 ranking is out. We give our thoughts on the list and what it says about the state of chain restaurants right now. We also talk about the recently concluded Restaurant Leadership Conference and some of our major takeaways, including slowing population growth, high gas prices and other concerns. And on Tech Check this week Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski talks about ChatGPT and restaurant chains. Want more from Jonathan Maze? ⁠https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-maze⁠ Tik-Tok @jonathandmaze ⁠https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive⁠   Want more from Joe Guszkowski? ⁠https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/joe-guszkowski

    29분

  6. 4월 17일

    Why some pizza chains are struggling

    Why are pizza chains having problems? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the potential sales of Pizza Hut and Papa Johns, and what it means about both chains and the sector at large. We also look at Starbucks and Little Caesars, both of which announced ChatGPT apps last week that could get AI more involved in the actual ordering decisions.  Jersey Mike’s had another good year in 2025 and we talk about what that means about its potential IPO. This week’s Technomic Talks segment features Senior Principal Rich Shank, who talks about menu prices and whether the economy is driving them up this year.  On Tech Check, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski talks Toast and the drive-thru.  Want more from Jonathan Maze? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-maze Tik-Tok @jonathandmaze https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive   Want more from Lisa Jennings? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/lisa-jennings Tik-Tok @jenningsswaine   Want more from Joe Guszkowski? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/joe-guszkowski

    31분

  7. 4월 10일

    Another franchisee files for bankruptcy

    Another major franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. In this week’s episode of The Week in Restaurants, we dive into the bankruptcy of Sun Gir, a major Carl’s Jr. franchisee operating 59 locations in California. What does this mean for the restaurant industry, and why are so many franchisees filing for bankruptcy right now? We also explore how rising gas prices could make things even tougher for operators. In our Technomic segment, Kevin Schimpf, Senior Research and Insights Director, discusses Chick-fil-A’s slowing average-unit volumes and what it reveals about the state of the chicken business. Plus, we talk about why Michelin stars are making their way to the Midwest and, in our Tech Check segment, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski breaks down who’s really ordering delivery. Don’t miss this packed episode full of insights and analysis! Want more from Jonathan Maze? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/jonathan-maze Tik-Tok @jonathandmaze https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/deeper-dive Want more from Lisa Jennings? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/lisa-jennings Tik-Tok @jenningsswaine   Want more from Joe Guszkowski? https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/profile/joe-guszkowski

    29분

  8. 4월 3일

    The big problem with Red Lobster

    What is the real problem at Red Lobster? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the ongoing challenges at the seafood chain even after emerging from bankruptcy. We also look at McDonald’s new Under $3 Menu and how much of a discount this new deal actually is. And Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski tells the story of a particular drive-thru record dating back 25 years.  We also talk about the Sysco-Restaurant Depot deal and its various complications. Technomic’s Robert Byrne, meanwhile, taps consumer data to help explain what’s going wrong at Sweetgreen. And Guszkowski looks at robot delivery on Tech Check.

    32분
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Dive into the dynamic world of the restaurant industry with The Week in Restaurants. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze, with rotating co-host Executive Editor Lisa Jennings or Senior Editor Joe Guskowski. This podcast delivers the latest industry news, trends, and challenges shaping the foodservice landscape. Whether you're a restaurateur, foodie, or industry enthusiast, this is your go-to source for staying informed and inspired. Look out for new episodes every Friday. Subscribe now! Restaurant Business: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/

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