About Take-Away
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Hosted by NRN editor in chief Sam Oches, Take-Away will feature interviews with CEOs and founders of restaurant companies big and small, sharing their stories and ideas for the future but also real, tangible insights for how to innovate in our foodservice future.
In Nation’s Restaurant News’ flagship weekly podcast, hosts Holly Petre, Sam Oches and Leigh Anne Zinsmeister come together to discuss the biggest headlines of the week, sharing their takes on the story behind each headline.
A three-day workweek, McDonald’s labor challenges and a possible Yum Brands acquisition 68 min
Why perception is everything at this fast-casual brand 47 min
The team discusses what restaurants can learn from one Chick-fil-A operator’s experiment with a shorter workweek, and how the sold-out Adult Happy Meal promotion at McDonald’s put a spotlight on its own labor issues. Plus: A conversation with Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim.
Sahil Rahman and Rahul Vinod of Washington, D.C., concept RASA want to give Americans a fresh perspective on Indian cuisine.
Nostalgia, price increases and Consumer Picks 71 min
Want to build a strong company culture? Start here 31 min
The team discusses how Burger King, Taco Bell and McDonald’s are tapping into our childhood memories with “blast from the past” promotions, and then examines new data that seeks to answer the question: How much is too much when it comes to price increases?
Customer experience strategist Jill Raff discusses what employees really want from the companies they work for, and how you can go about giving that to them.
What restaurants need to know about inflation, consumer traffic, and creating value 49 min
Starbucks and Chipotle’s metaverse moves, Burger King’s big investment 58 min
The team discusses how Starbucks and Chipotle are getting creative in the metaverse with gamification, IRL menu tie-ins and what one NRN editor dubbed “Loyalty 2.0.” Plus: Breaking down Burger King’s $400 million “updates.”
The NPD Group’s David Portalatin offers a look at macro trends affecting the restaurant industry. Here’s what you need to know heading into 2023.
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