A Deeper Dive

“A Deeper Dive”  is a weekly podcast from Restaurant Business dedicated to going in-depth on the most pressing challenges and opportunities restaurant operators face today. Each Wednesday, our audience will hear from restaurant industry leaders – from Chipotle to Pincho Factory and Firehouse Subs to McDonald’s. Deep dives into hot topics, from delivery to discounting and marketing to menu, will give operators the latest information and solutions to drive their businesses. Restaurant Business will also bring you expert industry trends and sales analysis from data partner Technomic, and debates and expertise from RB editors.

Financing

An innovative new strategy for financing restaurant growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Michael Davis, founder and CEO of Homegrown Financing, joins the weekly restaurant finance podcast to talk about financing for restaurant expansion.

Financing

How the Jersey Mike's IPO will affect the M&A market

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Ashish Seth, founder and managing director of Harrington Park Advisors, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about restaurant mergers and acquisitions.

Financing

What is going on with the restaurant labor market?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2026

A Deeper Dive: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance podcast features Chad Moutray, chief economist with the National Restaurant Association, talking about jobs and the economy.

Financing

Why careful growth is vital for restaurant chains

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Nick Marsh, CEO of Founders Table Restaurant Group, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the company’s history and why growth chains do better together.

Financing

Inside the sale of Hopdoddy Burger Bar

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Jeff Chandler, who is stepping aside as the burger chain’s CEO, joins the weekly restaurant finance podcast to talk about its sale to Founders Table Restaurant Group.

Financing

The story of a growing, Midwestern salad chain

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Steele Smiley, founder and executive chairman of the Minneapolis-based Crisp & Green, joins the weekly finance podcast to talk about healthy eating, sandwiches and growth.

Financing

How restaurants are faring this spring

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2026

A Deeper Dive: RJ Hottovy, head of analytical research for Placer.ai, joins the weekly restaurant finance podcast to talk about the industry’s challenges.

Financing

Giordano's is getting ready to grow again

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2026

A Deeper Dive: This week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast features Nick Scarpino, the CEO of the Chicago-based pizza chain, talking about growth and the state of the sector.

Financing

Why some restaurants face a leadership vacuum

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 03, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Toni Ronayne, founder of the fractional C-suite company C Society, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk leadership.

Financing

How restaurants can handle the K-shaped economy

By Jonathan Maze on May 27, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Michelle Korsmo, president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, joins the weekly restaurant finance podcast to talk about the state of the industry.

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