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“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. Host Jonathan Maze deep dives into hot topics, from delivery to discounting and marketin... more

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How does a growth chain break into a competitive restaurant market?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features John Abdo, the CEO of the 11-unit, Minneapolis-based chain My Burger.

We spoke with Abdo at the recent... more

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Why is Sysco buying Restaurant Depot?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Kevin Hourican, the CEO of the giant distributor Sysco.

We asked Hourican to be on the podcast to talk about Sysco’s $29 billion pro... more

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How does a restaurant operator get expansion financing without a personal guarantee or selling equity?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Michael Davis, the founder and CEO of Homegrown Financing.

Davis ha... more

How will Jersey Mike’s upcoming IPO impact the market for restaurant mergers and acquisitions?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Ashish Seth, founder and managing partner of Harrington Park Advisors, an ad... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Hourican
CEO of Sysco
Sysco
Episode: An interview with Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican
Michael Davis
Founder and CEO of Homegrown Financing
Homegrown Financing
Episode: An innovative new strategy for financing restaurant growth
Ashish Seth
Founder and Managing Director of Harrington Park Advisors
Harrington Park Advisors
Episode: How the Jersey Mike's IPO will affect the M&A market
Chad Moutray
Chief Economist, National Restaurant Association
National Restaurant Association
Episode: What is going on with the restaurant labor market?
Nick Marsh
CEO of Founders Table Restaurant Group
Founders Table Restaurant Group
Episode: Why careful growth is vital for restaurant chains
Jeff Chandler
CEO, Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Episode: Inside the sale of Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Steele Smiley
Founder and CEO of Crisp & Green
Crisp & Green
Episode: The story of a growing, Midwestern salad chain
Jonathan Maze
Host and interviewer
Restaurant Business
Episode: How restaurants are faring this spring
Nick Scarpino
CEO of Giordano's
Giordano's
Episode: Giordano's is getting ready to grow again

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Jonathan Maze
Host of A Deeper Dive; Restaurant Business
Jonathan Mays
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Subway

    Subway does not have company stores as they know they are not profitable. When they did have some they didn’t run well. Over the decades Subway brought people from the field that were not good leaders and/or weak managers (dept heads). I was surprised to see how generally weak employees were at HQ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Subjourney
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great content, spotty audio

    I love the content and insights of each episode but audio quality needs improvement. The latest Raising Canes episode was extremely hard to hear given the use and recording of a speaker phone. Suggestion: record all episodes through Skype or other online platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    patrick44575
    United States6 years ago
  • Halal guys

    Really people were coming from California and Canada to eat their food from a cart in NYC. And their delivery via 3rd party is 35% of their business. Stop the fake news.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    holemole fish tacos
    United States7 years ago
  • Wow!

    Fantastic podcast that covers all aspects of the business. Interesting and thought provoking. Great mix of topics and interviews. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jrmiletti
    United States7 years ago
  • Restaurant Rockstars!

    Jonathan and his incredibly knowledgeable guests shine the brightest of lights on the restaurant industry and those inside it! Bold, insightful, and engaging are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them. Thanks for putting out such a superb show Jonathan - keep up the great work!

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    Katie Joy B.
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audio quality can vary; guests and topics are consistently engaging.
Thoughtful, data-driven insights that help operators plan strategically.
Strong guest roster with practical takeaways for franchising and growth.

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An innovative new strategy for financing restaurant growth
Q: What makes this approach different from traditional lenders or MCA financing?
Unlike traditional lenders or merchant cash advances, Homegrown aligns cash-flow with the business by taking a percentage of revenue rather than fixed daily payments, and it remains flexible if a unit underperforms. It also emphasizes a collaborative partnership rather than hands-off capital deployment, focusing on long-term growth instead of short-term returns.
An innovative new strategy for financing restaurant growth
Q: What are you looking for in a restaurant or operator before funding?
We look for multi-unit brands (at least two locations) with strong, repeatable revenue and responsible debt levels. The operator should have a plan for growth (not just hoping for a quick win) and be open to a mixed capital stack that includes potential equity alongside our revenue-based financing.
An innovative new strategy for financing restaurant growth
Q: Tell us how Homegrown Financing works.
Homegrown finances expansion by taking a small fixed percentage of revenue across a portfolio of units, avoiding personal guarantees and large equity sales, and matching capital to the longer payback period of new locations. Underwriting is cash-flow driven and enhanced with additional checks, with a focus on helping operators grow rather than extracting value quickly.
Why careful growth is vital for restaurant chains
Q: Why is careful growth more important for restaurant chains?
Marsh explains that growth should be managed to preserve product quality and brand integrity; the platform approach allows them to take on scale (via licensing and shared services) without forcing rapid, unsustainable unit expansion in new markets.
How the Jersey Mike's IPO will affect the M&A market
Q: What is the potential impact of Jersey Mike's IPO on the restaurant M&A market and the broader industry?
Ashish explains that IPO cycles tend to create a temporary wave of public listings, but the longer-term impact depends on fundamentals like same-store sales, unit economics, and growth prospects; the market may see more companies attempting to go public, but valuations will hinge on real profitability rather than hype.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Deeper Dive

What is A Deeper Dive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on in-depth discussions with restaurant industry leaders and experts, exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities operators face today. Recent episodes cover topics like franchising dynamics, growth strategies for fast-growing brands, the impact of labor and inflation on profitability, and the role of technology in ordering, operations, and customer experience. Noteworthy guests include CEOs, industry analysts, and executives from major brands, who share actionable insights on growth, branding, cost management, and investments in digital platforms. The format tends to balance strategic leadership stories with data-driven perspectives, offering operators and sponsors a practical view of how national trends play out i... more

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Recent guests on A Deeper Dive include:

1. Kevin Hourican
2. Michael Davis
3. Ashish Seth
4. Chad Moutray
5. Nick Marsh
6. Jeff Chandler
7. Steele Smiley
8. Jonathan Maze

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