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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/

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August 7, 2026

Salad and Go shuts it down

<p>Why did Salad and Go shut down?</p><p>This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurant looks at the closure of Salad and Go, which filed for bankruptcy and closed its remaining locations, selling many of the leases to Dutch Bros.</p><p>Thai Union, the former owner of Red Lobster, defended its role in the infamous Endless Shrimp promotion. </p><p>McDonald’s had a landmark quarter, and not for good reasons. We discuss that. </p><p>In addition, pour one for Boston Market, and C-level AI executives on Tech Check.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us at FSTEC 2026!⁠ https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fstec26&amp;utm_content=podcasts⁠</p>

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July 31, 2026

Why did Cracker Barrel change its CEO?

<p>Why did Cracker Barrel change its CEO one year after its logo controversy?</p><p>This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the family-dining chain’s decision to replace Julie Masino with Dave Deno. Maybe more specifically: We try and make sense of the move.  </p><p>Rich Shank from Technomic also discusses Cracker Barrel on Technomic’s Take. </p><p>Jersey Mike’s went public. We examine the offering and what it says about the brand. </p><p>Starbucks’ earnings came out with some strong sales and traffic growth. What does that say about CEO Brian Niccol?</p><p> And as always, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski has Tech Check. </p><p><br></p><p>Join us at FSTEC 2026!⁠ https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fstec26&amp;utm_content=podcasts⁠</p>

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July 24, 2026

The pizza sector is struggling right now

<p>What is happening with the pizza sector?This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at Domino’s earnings, and what it says about the intense competition for traffic among such chains. We also look at strong restaurant and bar sales from the World Cup.And we examine Cracker Barrel’s sale of Maple Street Biscuit Company as well as the company’s strategy, and what all that means.On the Technomic Talk, Robert Byrne looks at music in restaurants and why it’s important.And Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski has Tech Check.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us at FSTEC 2026!⁠https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fstec26&amp;utm_content=podcasts⁠</p>

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What is The Week in Restaurants?

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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This podcast updates daily.

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